Boxing Day/ New Year’s Day Dip

Take a bracing dip in the sea on Boxing Day or New Year’s Day!

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Date

Saturday 26 December 2026

or Friday 1 January 2027

Location

Your local seafront

Sponsorship

As much as you can raise!

The thrill of the chill

This festive period, join the hundreds of brave ‘dippers’, gather your courage, don your warmest swimwear, and brace yourself for the invigorating thrill of the sea.

Head to your local seafront and get ready to launch yourself into the wintery waves, the perfect and refreshing way to recover from the Christmas festivities.

By taking the plunge, you’re ensuring we can continue our mission in the new year, caring for the critically ill and injured people of our region. With every shiver, you’re saving lives!

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How it works

Joining your local dip is simple. Just follow the three steps below to get started.

STEP 1

Sign up to your chosen dip

Visit the official webpage of your chosen Boxing Day Dip and complete your registration there first.

STEP 2

Return to this page

Once you’ve signed up, come back here so you can continue the process and let us know you’re taking part for us.

STEP 3

Let us know you’ve registered

Tell us you’re taking the dip this Boxing Day as part of our life-saving team.

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BOXING DAY DIPS

Take the plunge this festive period.

Brave the cold, make some memories and support us. Explore ice cold dips taking place across our region and find one near you.

BOXING DAY DIP LOCATIONS

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BOXING DAY DIPS

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Click or tap a yellow pin to explore the Boxing Day dips currently on our map.

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FIND YOUR DIP

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What to expect

Let us know!

Once you’ve signed up, please use the below form to fill out your details and let us know you’re taking on the ice cold dip for us!

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