Cobo Bay Boxing Day Dip

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Cobo Bay Boxing Day Dip

Postby chenrezig » 27 Dec 2013, 15:23

My Aunt was telling me about this when she phoned yesterday .. over 600 "dippers" opposite where she n my uncle live in Cobo Bay Guernsey. Over 600 people took part, raising funds for the local Cheshire home...

http://www.channelonline.tv/channelonli ... ?ID=508863

Hundreds of islanders braved a chilly morning on Guernsey's Cobo beach for the annual Boxing Day dip. The event raises money for the Guernsey Cheshire Home. Each year hundreds take to the water, with many more packing the beach and lining the seawall to witness the spectacle. Afterwards, those who do brave the waves are offered a warm drink as a thank you for their efforts. The dip attracts a number of well-known islanders, including a number of Guernsey FC players who were in among the cross for the icy encounter!
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Re: Cobo Bay Boxing Day Dip

Postby annie » 27 Dec 2013, 15:35

brrrhh!!! Barmy!!!
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Re: Cobo Bay Boxing Day Dip

Postby maureenho » 27 Dec 2013, 15:46

Rather them than me  sp0
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Re: Cobo Bay Boxing Day Dip

Postby daisy » 27 Dec 2013, 16:35

sp0  Approx 30 people took the plunge here on Boxing Day in the North Sea - raising money for RNLI

That is one tradition I would not dream of taking part in  brrrrrrrrrrrrr
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Re: Cobo Bay Boxing Day Dip

Postby sandy4 » 27 Dec 2013, 17:02

not for me thaks a hot bath is my limit! 
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Re: Cobo Bay Boxing Day Dip

Postby wendy » 27 Dec 2013, 17:57

loads went into the sea at Cromer on Boxing Day.
I am cold thinking about it
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