The Big Dip – Witterings in photos: hundreds of bathers brave the ice cold sea on New Year’s Day

The event took place at 9.30am at the Shore Inn, Shore Road, East Wittering, and was in aid of the 1st Birdham and Witterings Scout Group. Visit justgiving.com/fundraising/1stbwscoutsthebigdip.

The community fundraiser sees people from far and wide run into the sea each year on New Years Day.

A Big Dip – Witterings spokesperson said on Facebook on January 1: “Thank you to all of our amazing Dippers and spectators for 2024. It was a roaring success at 385 Dippers this year and huge crowds. And judging by the screams when everyone ran in, it was a cold one. Thank you to The Shore Inn for accommodating us. Thank you to Calamity's for the support with the catering. Thank you to West Sussex Fire and Rescue and St John Ambulance for your continued support. And finally, a huge thank you to our amazing volunteers, without them we could not run our events each year.”