Shoreham RNLI's December Dip returns
Shoreham RNLI are inviting its supporters to take the plunge this 7 December to raise money for the charity
Join Shoreham RNLI on Sunday 7 December on Kingston Beach (next to the lifeboat station) for a bracing sea dip in waters that average a chilly 11°C in December!
The event will start from 10am, with the first participants set to take the plunge from 10.30am. Participants will enter the water in waves and will dip for a maximum of 10 minutes.
Fancy dress is optional but encouraged!
For those not participating in the dip, there will be Christmas music to enjoy, the RNLI shop will be open, and hot drinks and mince pies will be available.
It’s always a great atmosphere - so why not take the challenge and sign up!
Tickets cost £6 and include a hot drink after your dip.
Register here - https://rnlishorehamdecemberdip2025.eventbrite.co.uk/
RNLI safety tips for taking a winter swim or dip:
- Be prepared – Check the weather forecast, including tide information and wave height. Take plenty of warm clothes for before and after your dip, along with a hot drink for when you come out of the water. Take a mobile phone in a waterproof pouch. Wearing a wetsuit will help increase your buoyancy and reduce the chances of suffering cold water shock
- Never swim alone – always go with a buddy, if possible, to a familiar spot and tell someone when you plan to be back
- Acclimatise slowly – never jump straight in as this can lead to cold water shock, walk in slowly and wait until your breathing is under control before swimming
- Be seen – wear a brightly coloured swim cap and consider using a tow float
- Stay in your depth - know your limits including how long to stay in the water and swim parallel to the shore
- Float to live - If you get into trouble lean back in the water, extending your arms and legs, and resisting the urge to thrash around to gain control of your breathing
- Call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard - if you get into difficulty or see someone else in trouble call for help immediately
- If in doubt, stay out – there is always another day to go for a swim
Media Contact
Liz Zachary | Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer Shoreham Harbour M: 0777 3810857 | E: [email protected] or Jess Curtis | RNLI Regional Communications Manager South East Mob: 07483 488243| Email: [email protected]
Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,700 lives.
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Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries
Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland) or by email.