Southend RNLI New Year Day Dip 2026

*** PLEASE NOTE - DIP ALLOCATION IS MADE ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS. WE ARE UNABLE TO SWITCH PEOPLE BETWEEN DIPS ON THE DAY. IF YOU WISH TO DIP TOGETHER WITH FAMILY/FRIENDS, PLEASE ENSURE YOU BOOK AT THE SAME TIME ***

Back by popular demand . . . the Southend RNLI New Year's Day Dip makes a return for the 9th year running! Yes that's right - this will be our 9th Southend RNLI Dip!

So why not brave the cold, clear the head and take a dip on New Year's Day for an incredible charity. Simply pluck up the courage to take the dip in the 5-6C waters of Southend, whilst raising money for the RNLI!

RNLI Southend is raising valuable funds to help save lives at sea.

Date: Really?. . . Thursday 1st January 2026 (the clue is in the title)!

Time: Sign in from 10:00 / Dip from 11:00

Location: Jubilee Beach, Marine Parade, Southend on Sea.

Cost: Enter in advance for £6 (includes free hot drink and mince pie)* / £25 on the day

*Conditions of Entry apply - see entry form for details. Come along in whatever you feel comfortable in, wetsuits are allowed, however do bear in mind this is a family event.

*** PLEASE NOTE - DIP ALLOCATION IS MADE ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS. WE ARE UNABLE TO SWITCH PEOPLE BETWEEN DIPS ON THE DAY. IF YOU WISH TO DIP TOGETHER WITH FAMILY/FRIENDS, PLEASE ENSURE YOU BOOK AT THE SAME TIME ***

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