Hmmmm...brings back memories of the Canaan pond skimming extravaganza. One year, they had to fish a dead skunk out of the pond when it decided to go for a swim. I highly recommend a wet suit for the attempt. That water gets real cold! it's not too deep 2-3' but burrrrrr

Better yet, a dry suit. Otherwise, that initial shot of cold water will still be a shock

-Warren-

yes....True!!!! anything but your birthday suit.

Goofy costumes are the norm.

The trick is to actually skim the entire pond... it's quite a challenge, but if you maintain your balance a little further back than usual and stay off your edges you just might make it.

perhaps a nice set of fat powder boards? or would that really make that much of a difference?

If I ever do this, I would break out my old 200+ cm skis and wear a kayaking drysuit. The rest would need to be all skill -- unfortunately, you can't really practice!