The water was a bit too cold for these two.The water was a bit too cold for these two.
The water was a bit too cold for these two.

The best images as Boxing Day dippers brave icy cold conditions in the North Sea

By Duncan Atkins
Published 28th Dec 2021, 09:04 GMT
Updated 28th Dec 2021, 09:06 GMT
Whitby's Boxing Day dip returned this year with a good crowd cheering on the brave souls who ran into the North Sea for charity.

Organisers Whitby Lions said more than £700 had been raised from street collections alone. Here are some of Brian Murfield's photos from the event.

The water was a bit too cold for these two.

. Taking a dip

The water was a bit too cold for these two. Photo: Brian Murfield

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Two of the dippers having fun

. Having fun

Two of the dippers having fun Photo: Brian Murfield

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Dippers on the slipway ready for the off

. Ready

Dippers on the slipway ready for the off Photo: Brian Murfield

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I wonder if those costumes helped them stay warm? Unlikely...

. Keep warm

I wonder if those costumes helped them stay warm? Unlikely... Photo: Brian Murfield

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Everyone was happy - despite the cold!

. All smiles

Everyone was happy - despite the cold! Photo: Brian Murfield

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Two of the dippers having fun

1. Having fun

Two of the dippers having fun Photo: Brian Murfield

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Dippers on the slipway ready for the off

2. Ready

Dippers on the slipway ready for the off Photo: Brian Murfield

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I wonder if those costumes helped them stay warm? Unlikely...

3. Keep warm

I wonder if those costumes helped them stay warm? Unlikely... Photo: Brian Murfield

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Everyone was happy - despite the cold!

4. All smiles

Everyone was happy - despite the cold! Photo: Brian Murfield

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