People of all ages take the plunge and dive into the North Sea on Boxing Day – for fun or for charity.
Here then, is just a snippet of some of the fabulous costumes we have seen over the years and the groups of brave dippers taking to the waves.
1. Santa Claus is coming to town
Crimdon dippers take part in the Boxing Day dip to raise funds for George Carr in 2012. Photo: Frank Reid
2. Big smiles
Jo&Mya fundraisers do the Boxing Day dip alongside Ian Richardson in 2012. Photo: TY
3. Where's Wally?
Wally can be found in Seaton Carew doing the Boxing Day dip in 2014. Photo: Joe Spence
4. Group photo
These rugby players pose for a group photo before they head into the cold North Sea in 2014. Photo: Joe Spence
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