Festive dips- please add yours

dampflippers · 10-12-2009, 10:35 PM

Sunderland Boxing Day Dip
http://www.sunderlandevents.co.uk/ev...p?EventID=3507
Run by the Lions club, but I think you can chose your own charity to be sponsored for.
entry form: http://editorial.jpress.co.uk/579585...try%20form.pdf

South Shields Boxing Day Dip
organised by and fundraising for St Clare's Hospice.
http://stclareshospice.com/events/boxing-day-dip.html

Both the above are mainly just a get in and get wet event (possibly with the help of a fire hose!)

laserblazer · 11-12-2009, 06:17 AM

This is for me but I shall probably wear two wetsuits.

http://hotelgarbe.prophoto-international.com/

Big Nev · 11-12-2009, 07:19 AM

City of Liverpool open water section always used to have a Boxing Day 50 metre swim in Salthouse Dock, part of the Albert Dock area.
I have done this and it's fun but cold.

Wildy may know if it's still on

mpfmark · 11-12-2009, 08:55 AM

normally one at seaton carew on boxing day but the fire crews wont ket you beyond waist deep its a not worth the hassle really...better to go new years day to start the year off without the crowds

Brick · 11-12-2009, 11:15 AM

I'm hoping that the Triathlon organised swim at King Lear's Lake on New Year's Day will be on again this year, and that we'll get some ice cover as happened last year.

Wildswimmer · 11-12-2009, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Nev

City of Liverpool open water section always used to have a Boxing Day 50 metre swim in Salthouse Dock, part of the Albert Dock area.
I have done this and it's fun but cold.

Wildy may know if it's still on

I've just emailed Robin for confirmation

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpfmark

normally one at seaton carew on boxing day but the fire crews wont ket you beyond waist deep its a not worth the hassle really...better to go new years day to start the year off without the crowds

You don't need permission to swim in the sea so I can't see that the fire crew has any authority to stop you. As you say, best have your own private "event

Wildswimmer Pete

Dave_G · 11-12-2009, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wildswimmer

I've just emailed Robin for confirmation

You don't need permission to swim in the sea so I can't see that the fire crew has any authority to stop you. As you say, best have your own private "event

Wildswimmer Pete

Typical of the Nanny state we are now living in!

Wildswimmer · 11-12-2009, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Nev

City of Liverpool open water section always used to have a Boxing Day 50 metre swim in Salthouse Dock, part of the Albert Dock area.
I have done this and it's fun but cold.

Wildy may know if it's still on

Just had email from Robin:

Quote:

Hi Pete,

Boxing Day Dip, 10.30 registration (£5.00) to cover costs, 10.45 Safety briefing, 11.00 Dip.

Certificate presentation at The Liverpool a public house in James St oppisite the Dock.

If you want to raise sponsorship for a charity, please think about www.liverpoolheartbeat.com which is in honour of fellow swimmer and friend Ken O'toole.

Kind regards

Rob

Wildswimmer Pete

dampflippers · 11-12-2009, 07:08 PM

Here's one for Stevecbcanoe:

Polar Bare Plunge
http://www.canada.com/theprovince/ne...02e6e6&k=99697

dampflippers · 11-12-2009, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brick

I'm hoping that the Triathlon organised swim at King Lear's Lake on New Year's Day will be on again this year, and that we'll get some ice cover as happened last year.

http://www.leicestertriathlonclub.co...c439103ea2048f

mad.max · 11-12-2009, 07:56 PM

Cheltenham Lido Christmas Day 11 - 11.30 am - Good Luck
http://www.sandfordparkslido.org.uk/index.htm

GettingFaster · 11-12-2009, 10:41 PM

At the risk of being accused of spamming, I would rather keep private any details of any "festive dips" I take part in - just look for a big grin on my face.

(It's ok, I've got my coat already.)

Spidey · 11-12-2009, 10:53 PM

Christmas Day - Brighton 11:00.

broomhillsaved · 12-12-2009, 05:55 AM

Christmas Day at Felixstowe on the beach at Cobbold's Point - organised by St Elizabeth's Hospice. (It's usually a minimum £5 or £10 donation, but many folks raise more)

JET · 12-12-2009, 07:04 AM

Boxing Day Eastbourne 1030am beach opposite Langham Hotel.

10-12-2009, 10:35 PM	#1
dampflippers Established Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tyne & Wear Posts: 1,110	Festive dips- please add yours Sunderland Boxing Day Dip http://www.sunderlandevents.co.uk/ev...p?EventID=3507 Run by the Lions club, but I think you can chose your own charity to be sponsored for. entry form: http://editorial.jpress.co.uk/579585...try%20form.pdf South Shields Boxing Day Dip organised by and fundraising for St Clare's Hospice. http://stclareshospice.com/events/boxing-day-dip.html Both the above are mainly just a get in and get wet event (possibly with the help of a fire hose!)

11-12-2009, 06:17 AM	#2
laserblazer Established Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 1,196	This is for me but I shall probably wear two wetsuits. http://hotelgarbe.prophoto-international.com/ __________________ The problem with the gene pool is that there is no lifeguard

11-12-2009, 07:19 AM	#3
Big Nev 28 months now and counting Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Rochdale and driving on M60 to Trafford training sessions Posts: 3,796	City of Liverpool open water section always used to have a Boxing Day 50 metre swim in Salthouse Dock, part of the Albert Dock area. I have done this and it's fun but cold. Wildy may know if it's still on __________________ Evertonians are born not created!! We do not choose, we are chosen Those who understand, need no explanation. Those who don't, don't matter.

11-12-2009, 08:55 AM	#4
mpfmark http://bit.ly/markswim Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Teesside. Posts: 1,014	normally one at seaton carew on boxing day but the fire crews wont ket you beyond waist deep its a not worth the hassle really...better to go new years day to start the year off without the crowds __________________ Mark

11-12-2009, 11:15 AM	#5
Brick Can't swim and chew gum at the same time Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Leicester Posts: 3,083	I'm hoping that the Triathlon organised swim at King Lear's Lake on New Year's Day will be on again this year, and that we'll get some ice cover as happened last year. __________________ BETTER DROWNED THAN DUFFERS IF NOT DUFFERS WON'T DROWN -- Arthur Ransome

11-12-2009, 07:08 PM	#9
dampflippers Established Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tyne & Wear Posts: 1,110	Here's one for Stevecbcanoe: Polar Bare Plunge http://www.canada.com/theprovince/ne...02e6e6&k=99697 Last edited by dampflippers; 11-12-2009 at 07:31 PM.

11-12-2009, 07:56 PM	#11
mad.max prefers 50s & 100s, starting 2 like 400s Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: cheltenham Posts: 85	Cheltenham Lido Christmas Day 11 - 11.30 am - Good Luck http://www.sandfordparkslido.org.uk/index.htm __________________ I'm forever blowing bubbles

11-12-2009, 10:41 PM	#12
GettingFaster Established Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 7,260	At the risk of being accused of spamming, I would rather keep private any details of any "festive dips" I take part in - just look for a big grin on my face. (It's ok, I've got my coat already.)

11-12-2009, 10:53 PM	#13
Spidey I'm watching you. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Only 24 hours from Tulsa Posts: 8,423	Christmas Day - Brighton 11:00.

12-12-2009, 05:55 AM	#14
broomhillsaved Pool campaigner Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ipswich Posts: 3,377	Christmas Day at Felixstowe on the beach at Cobbold's Point - organised by St Elizabeth's Hospice. (It's usually a minimum £5 or £10 donation, but many folks raise more) __________________ www.savebroomhillpool.org Regd Charity Broomhill Pool is a Suffolk Icon http://www.suffolkicons.com/icon.asp?id=111

12-12-2009, 07:04 AM	#15
JET Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: East Sussex Posts: 71	Boxing Day Eastbourne 1030am beach opposite Langham Hotel. __________________

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