Midwinter madness: More than 70 people made the dash to the water, with most getting out as quickly as they got in. Pictures: Guy Williams : A bracing dip greets revellers at midwinter fest
Midwinter madness: More than 70 people made the dash to the water, with most getting out as quickly as they got in. Pictures: Guy Williams : A bracing dip greets revellers at midwinter fest
Three masketeers: Katherine Cournane (left), Jess Wills (centre) and Sam Van Buuren (all 17), of Timaru, were not too cold to stop and pose after their quick dip. : A bracing dip greets revellers at midwinter fest
Three masketeers: Katherine Cournane (left), Jess Wills (centre) and Sam Van Buuren (all 17), of Timaru, were not too cold to stop and pose after their quick dip. : A bracing dip greets revellers at midwinter fest
Pink cheeks: Warren Bradley (left) and Dave Pearton, of Timaru, took their fancy dress seriously. : A bracing dip greets revellers at midwinter fest
Pink cheeks: Warren Bradley (left) and Dave Pearton, of Timaru, took their fancy dress seriously. : A bracing dip greets revellers at midwinter fest
Portrait of a lady: English tourist James Tinkler, aka ‘‘The Milk Maid’’, won first prize in the fancy dress competition. : A bracing dip greets revellers at midwinter fest
Portrait of a lady: English tourist James Tinkler, aka ‘‘The Milk Maid’’, won first prize in the fancy dress competition. : A bracing dip greets revellers at midwinter fest
A bracing dip greets revellers at midwinter fest
More than 70 hardy types took the plunge at the annual midwinter swim on Sunday.