RNLI Selsey Seal Dip
Selsey RNLI Lifeboat Station’s inaugural 'Seal Dip’ - raise money for your local station by braving a quick sea dip in waters that average 11°C in May.
Selsey RNLI Lifeboat Station will hold their inaugural 'Seal Dip’ this May Bank Holiday weekend to raise vital funds for the lifesaving work of its volunteer crew.
The event, which will take place on Sunday 4th May, is a new event for the local community.
Participants will be encouraged to raise money for their local lifeboat station by braving a quick sea dip in waters that average 11°C in May.
Hosted at East Beach Green, the event will start from 10.00am, with the first participants set to take the plunge from 10.30am.
Each participant can enter for £5 and they will be encouraged to raise sponsorship from friends and family – registered participants will automatically receive a personal Just Giving page.
Fancy dress is optional but encouraged and keen space film fans will notice this is taking place on a special date in the calendar!
After their dip, participants will receive a hot drink.
For those not participating in the dip, the RNLI pop up shop will be open and there will be singing entertainment from the Selsey Molls and Selsey Shantymen.
Operations permitting there will also be a sail past of Selsey Station’s Shannon and D-Class lifeboats.
Full safety measures will be in place which include Safety Boats. There will also be an ambulance on site.
This event is open to both adults and children over the age of 12. Younger children are welcome to attend but cannot take part in the dip. All children will need to be accompanied by an adult at all times.
All participants are asked to arrive for sign in at the registration tent on East Beach Green between 10.00 and 10.30am where they will be given a wristband. This wristband must be worn at all times and scanned before and after the dip.
Parking is available at East Beach public car park and the green is a 5-minute walk from the nearest bus stop located as East Beach shops.