Nick Borregine, owner of sponsor Shellring Ale Works, leads the way as plungers run into the water ringing in the new year at the 2025 Port Royal Pirate Plunge on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, at The Sands Beach in Port Royal. Proceeds from the event were to benefit CAPA. Amber Hewitt/The Island News
Pirate Tim Newman presents Port Royal Mayor Kevin Phillips as he tries to encourage attendees to vote for his pirate costume at the 2025 Port Royal Pirate Plunge on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, at The Sands Beach in Port Royal. Proceeds from the event were to benefit CAPA. Amber Hewitt/The Island News
