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Hundreds take part in Deal's 40th anniversary Boxing Day swim

17:01, 26 December 2021

updated: 17:13, 26 December 2021

Hundreds of people flocked to Deal Pier to take part in the annual Boxing Day swim.

People came in fancy dress and Santa hats to join in the tradition which today marked its 40th year.

It attracted hundreds of participants and spectators alike. Picture: The Unofficial Photographer
It attracted hundreds of participants and spectators alike. Picture: The Unofficial Photographer
It even attracted the attention of The Grinch. Picture: The Unofficial Photographer
It even attracted the attention of The Grinch. Picture: The Unofficial Photographer

It took place next to Deal Pier from 11am this morning, attracting hundreds of participants and spectators alike despite the downpours.

There were fears the event might be cancelled because of spiralling cases of Covid-19 but organisers at Deal Rotary Club felt it was safe to go ahead as long as people acted "sensibly".

The organisation roped in extra volunteers to help with crowd control, maintaining safety - and to walk round collecting donations in buckets.

All money raised will be split between local good causes. Picture: The Unofficial Photographer
All money raised will be split between local good causes. Picture: The Unofficial Photographer
The downpours didn't keep people away Picture: The Unofficial Photographer
The downpours didn't keep people away Picture: The Unofficial Photographer
People came in fancy dress and Santa hats. Picture: The Unofficial Photographer
People came in fancy dress and Santa hats. Picture: The Unofficial Photographer

It is not yet known how much money was raised but all the proceeds will be split between local good causes.

The annual event has raised more than £50,000 since its inception.

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