Falklands are holding Mid Winter Swim plus a “Lunacy Certificate”

Friday, July 7th 2023 - 10:05 UTC

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Previous mid winter swims have been a great success

On Sunday 9th July Falkland Islands are holding their Mid-Winter Swim at Surf Bay. The annual event raises funds for the Lighthouse Seafarers Mission; the Cancer Support and Awareness Trust and the Stephen Jaffray Memorial Fund.

The Swim starts at 11:00 AM and registry at 10:00 AM onwards.

The Registry Fee is £5.00 and those wishing T-shirts sponsored by the Falkland Islands Company can purchase them for, Adults £18 and Children’s £15

After the event everyone is welcome including families, to head to the Victory Bar for mulled wine, hot food and an open log fire. Likewise to the Seafarers Mission for hot drinks, soup and bacon rolls (swimmers are entitled to theirs for half price at the Mission).

When all is over swimmers will be awarded free a Certificate of Lunacy signed by the Falklands Governor. (Penguin News)

Categories: Tourism, Falkland Islands, Entertainment.

Tags: Atlantic Ocean, Mid Winter Swim.

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FitzRoy
The ones not taking the dip have done it before.
Jul 10th, 2023 - 08:33 am +2
FitzRoy
Oh, Wænk, done the ice challenge several times in Norway and Scotland. Trust me, the temperature of the sea is nothing to do with it. The whole thing is about charity fund-raising. People getting together and doing something fun is probably beyond your understanding.

Understand?
Jul 08th, 2023 - 09:25 am +1
Tænk
Chay..., Kelpers...

The ones in need of a “Certificate of Lunacy” are the ones not taking the dip...!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZBC79NZfFQ&pp=ygUUTWFzcyBXaW50ZXIgYmF0aGluZyA%3D

Capisce...?
Jul 07th, 2023 - 05:57 pm 0

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