Have you ever done a Christmas sea swim?

[purplepoppy]

Many coastal towns around the UK host a mass swim around Christmas time. Crowds of people, many wearing fancy dress rush into the water for a short very cold swim (sea temp near me is around 10°C near me, other places are much lower).

Thousands of people do them, but have you?

[CalmUntilAbused]

I haven't done it yet, but it sounds like a good idea, just without the "mass" part. I've done it once on Easter (but the temperatures might have been similar at that time) and there was no one there except for my family. I guess I'm more comfortable in such a setting.

[Sharkstealth]

It's very cold here also. No that is not a thing here. When I worked for ski resorts we would jump in the snow then get in the hot tub. That's the closest I ever got.

[Brainsbeforebeauty]

Here is New Year’s Day and called the polar bear plunge but no I’ve personally never did

[electromagnetic]

Sounds cold.
have you or will you be partaking in the event?

[Insecure2]

No, never. I hate the cold so I avoid such events. However, some people in my country actually take cold baths in rivers in winter, but not on Christmas or any other special day.

[goaded]

I knew some women in the Blue Tits swimming society who probably do, but I've never been that crazy myself.

[molonski2]

Its summer in Australia , and its always summer in Thailand , so the answer is YES often.

[exitseven]

In the US we do it on New Years day. I have done this before and I may do it this year.

[FenixG45]

No, I'd consider it if I prepared for it. Years ago, I jumped into a deep snowbank wearing only shorts!

[Guido]

No, the water here is already turned to ice. Makes for a hard landing when diving in.

[Jerre]

No, I never have and never will. I like sea water in the high 70’s to low 80’s.

[Jerre]

@purplepoppy zThank you for the Like

[Pete671]

I don't need to, I have the same size all year round,,,

[Charliefretz329]

They do a polar bear swim where I grew up, but not associated with Christmas

[sawno]

Here thats new years but never did it.

[sawno]

Here is the dutch one, I assume its very similar to yours but with added EDM:
https://youtu.be/U_QkHDvuMwc?t=53

[Jmmmfi4]

NEVER HEARD OF THIS

[zagor]

Yes - when I was living in Hawaii.

[Anonymous]

I need the water to be freezing, cold

[Ladyblanche]

Helllll no