Now in its eighth year, the annual New Year’s Big Dip, organised by the Flanders Friends, took place as usual on Mablethorpe Beach, with 63 brave souls taking to the seas in a variety of weird and wonderful costumes.
Some wore wetsuits, others simply wore swimwear, but at 10am at the horn, they all ran straight into the North sea, taking part helped to raise money for the Poppy Appeal, with the Mablethorpe RNLI volunteers keeping everyone safe during the event.
Just some of the costumes the dippers wore included giant donut costumes, clowns, and Where’s Wallys, while also taking part as usual was Steve Atherton in his distinctive poppy ensemble.
The final total raised will be announced at a later date, and Flanders Friends have extended their thanks to everyone who supported the event.
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Mablethorpe RNLI keeping dippers safe. Photo: John Aron
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And they're off! Photo: John Aron
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There were a variety of colourful costumes worn by dippers. Photo: John Aron
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Mablethorpe New Year's Day Big Dip. Photo: John Aron