Enjoyed a 4.1 degree dip and celebrated Great Grimsby Day 22/01/21 by officially acknowledging the £2790.25 raised for Doorstep from our December Dip A Day. Thanks so much for all our dippers, donators and supporters. Looking forward to doing it all again for another local charity next year.
Updated on Sun, January 23 2022, 12:09 PM
On behalf of the water rats we would like to thank each and everyone one of you who supported our dip a day in December to raise money for our chosen charity Doorstep. Every little bit of help you gave from dipping everyday or maybe a few dips throughout December or home baking cakes and supplying lovely biscuits for the dippers to go with their hot drinks. For sharing our charity page with friends and family and making a donation no matter how large or small. It all adds up to helping us raise almost £2500 for a well deserved local charity. Well done everyone for taking part in our dip a day throughout December. It is very much appreciated. Thank you.
It's not too late of course if you still wish to make a donation.
Many thanks and Happy New Year.
Updated on Sat, January 1 2022, 8:57 AM
Who wanted to start the new year on the right foot
Updated on Sat, January 1 2022, 8:53 AM
And then there were 8 dippers just before midnight
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3 road trippers or should I say road dippers.
Updated on Sat, January 1 2022, 8:44 AM
10 Water Rats dipping at 1015
Updated on Sat, January 1 2022, 8:43 AM
A tropical 7.4 degrees to finish with.
Updated on Sat, January 1 2022, 8:42 AM
Updated on Sat, January 1 2022, 8:41 AM
Tomorrow is our last of 31 daily dips in December. Our freezin for a reason has been a huge success for Doorstep and hopefully we can get a final push to raise even more for them. On behalf of all the Grimsby & Cleethorpes Water Rats Open Water Swimming Club, I would like to thank everyone who has donated and supported us in the many ways you have during our challenge. Looking forward to bringing in the New Year in the water for my final dip!
Updated on Thu, December 30 2021, 4:59 PM
Best way to relax after a hard days work.
Updated on Thu, December 30 2021, 4:52 PM
Has it got colder from this morning?
Updated on Thu, December 30 2021, 4:51 PM
A late dipper and even a double dip for Steve
Updated on Thu, December 30 2021, 4:50 PM
No rain and even some scattered sunshine
Updated on Thu, December 30 2021, 4:49 PM
A good turnout for our morning dip
Updated on Thu, December 30 2021, 4:48 PM
15 degree air temperature pushing up water temperatures
Updated on Thu, December 30 2021, 4:48 PM
Day 30 our penultimate dip
Updated on Thu, December 30 2021, 4:47 PM
But only two more days to go and we can’t thank everyone enough for all the support for our fundraising.
Updated on Wed, December 29 2021, 9:11 PM
The evening dippers found it cold in the dark
Updated on Wed, December 29 2021, 9:10 PM
The dippers were not put off by the weather
Updated on Wed, December 29 2021, 9:07 PM
Chilly and we this morning
Updated on Wed, December 29 2021, 9:06 PM
Updated on Wed, December 29 2021, 9:06 PM
Not so much festive fa-la-la-la-la and more just singing in the rain.
Updated on Tue, December 28 2021, 6:01 PM
Despite the weather a good turn out today
Updated on Tue, December 28 2021, 6:01 PM
Warming up to 5.8 degrees
Updated on Tue, December 28 2021, 6:00 PM
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Updated on Mon, December 27 2021, 8:09 PM
The dippers have done well for Doorstep
Updated on Mon, December 27 2021, 8:09 PM
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But once in and over the shock
Updated on Mon, December 27 2021, 8:03 PM
Updated on Mon, December 27 2021, 8:01 PM
Dippers beginning to feel the cold
Updated on Mon, December 27 2021, 8:00 PM
Updated on Mon, December 27 2021, 7:59 PM
Updated on Mon, December 27 2021, 7:59 PM
11 dippers enjoying the day after a bit too much turkey and trimmings
Updated on Sun, December 26 2021, 1:55 PM
Drizzly, cloudy and cold at 4.6 degrees in the docks
Updated on Sun, December 26 2021, 1:54 PM
Updated on Sun, December 26 2021, 1:54 PM
Such good causes with additional Christmas Day donations to RNLI
Updated on Sat, December 25 2021, 7:55 PM
Fancy dress, singing and laughing. Such a good time.
Updated on Sat, December 25 2021, 7:54 PM
Fantastic turn out for our Christmas Day dip
Updated on Sat, December 25 2021, 7:52 PM
Only just above 5 degrees
Updated on Sat, December 25 2021, 7:52 PM
Updated on Sat, December 25 2021, 7:51 PM
And more freezin for a reason
Updated on Fri, December 24 2021, 3:32 PM
Singing and laughing again
Updated on Fri, December 24 2021, 3:31 PM
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To find out more about our charity fundraising for Doorstep
Updated on Fri, December 24 2021, 3:29 PM
She chatted with many in the group
Updated on Fri, December 24 2021, 3:29 PM
Lara King from BBC Humberside visited
Updated on Fri, December 24 2021, 3:28 PM
Updated on Fri, December 24 2021, 3:27 PM
Only one more sleep till Christmas
Updated on Fri, December 24 2021, 3:26 PM
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Updated on Fri, December 24 2021, 3:26 PM
And he survived to tell the tale with a smile
Updated on Thu, December 23 2021, 5:43 PM
Even had a first time dipper
Updated on Thu, December 23 2021, 5:42 PM
Singing and laughing warmed the mood
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But can still keep singing
Updated on Thu, December 23 2021, 4:28 AM
Freezing phalanges ( fingers & toes)
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With smiling faces and a little sing song
Updated on Tue, December 21 2021, 3:29 PM
Updated on Tue, December 21 2021, 3:27 PM
5.9 degrees didn’t make it the shortest swim though
Updated on Tue, December 21 2021, 3:26 PM
Day 21 - shortest day of the year
Updated on Tue, December 21 2021, 3:26 PM
Updated on Mon, December 20 2021, 9:16 PM
Singing, laughing and learning how to use a water thermometer properly
Updated on Mon, December 20 2021, 9:13 PM
Morning dippers with spirits not dampened
Updated on Mon, December 20 2021, 9:08 PM
Day 20, a bit overcast and 5.8 degrees
Updated on Mon, December 20 2021, 9:07 PM
Updated on Sun, December 19 2021, 8:43 PM
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Almost the same number of swimmers/dippers
Updated on Sun, December 19 2021, 8:41 PM
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Updated on Sun, December 19 2021, 8:58 AM
Updated on Sun, December 19 2021, 8:57 AM
With cap under their chins
Updated on Sun, December 19 2021, 8:57 AM
Updated on Sun, December 19 2021, 8:56 AM
Not even wearing leathers (that’s wetsuits to you and me)
Updated on Sun, December 19 2021, 8:53 AM
I chanced to see so swimmers
Updated on Sun, December 19 2021, 8:52 AM
When cloudy was the weather
Updated on Sun, December 19 2021, 8:51 AM
Updated on Sun, December 19 2021, 8:51 AM
Updated on Sun, December 19 2021, 8:49 AM
Updated on Sun, December 19 2021, 8:49 AM
Misty and murky by the afternoon, but didn’t dampen the mood.
Updated on Fri, December 17 2021, 7:58 PM
Beautiful sunshine in the morning, with singing and laughter
Updated on Fri, December 17 2021, 7:56 PM
5.5 degrees in the morning and 5.9 degrees in the afternoon
Updated on Fri, December 17 2021, 7:55 PM
Updated on Fri, December 17 2021, 7:54 PM
We were treated to lovely cakes from Christine Houlden (many thanks) and we’re now over £1500 raised for Doorstep. Many thanks to all our generous supporters. It’s all on the sleigh ride down to the finish now with the added excitement of our new clubhouse container arriving on site today.
Updated on Fri, December 17 2021, 4:00 AM
Updated on Fri, December 17 2021, 3:55 AM
Back below 6 degrees with 8 dippers and some taking in the sunset in Cleethorpes.
Updated on Fri, December 17 2021, 3:54 AM
Day 16 over halfway through the challenge
Updated on Fri, December 17 2021, 3:53 AM
And the 5pm end of day dippers - 16 dippers in total
Updated on Thu, December 16 2021, 8:17 AM
Updated on Thu, December 16 2021, 8:16 AM
Updated on Thu, December 16 2021, 8:16 AM
Updated on Thu, December 16 2021, 8:15 AM
Over 6 degrees, so may say almost tropical
Updated on Thu, December 16 2021, 8:14 AM
Updated on Thu, December 16 2021, 8:14 AM
And we can’t thank everyone for their generous support and donations for Doorstep
Updated on Tue, December 14 2021, 4:47 PM
Some need to learn the words for the 12 days of Christmas, although the substitute lyrics increased the laughter.
Updated on Tue, December 14 2021, 4:45 PM
Updated on Tue, December 14 2021, 4:43 PM
Day 14 and things warming up
Updated on Tue, December 14 2021, 4:42 PM
Last bin dip…..get me back in the docks!
Updated on Mon, December 13 2021, 5:04 PM
And again, spot who’s in both pictures
Updated on Mon, December 13 2021, 5:02 PM
Updated on Mon, December 13 2021, 5:01 PM
And again, spot the difference
Updated on Mon, December 13 2021, 5:00 PM
Updated on Mon, December 13 2021, 4:59 PM
Warming up to 5.9 in the docks.
Updated on Mon, December 13 2021, 4:58 PM
Day 13, lucky for some….
Updated on Mon, December 13 2021, 4:57 PM
A big thank you to all our supporters
Updated on Sun, December 12 2021, 6:49 PM
Updated on Sun, December 12 2021, 6:47 PM
Updated on Sun, December 12 2021, 6:46 PM
Updated on Sun, December 12 2021, 6:46 PM
Today’s theme seemed to be reindeer
Updated on Sun, December 12 2021, 6:44 PM
But a heat wave for the bin
Updated on Sun, December 12 2021, 6:43 PM
Updated on Sun, December 12 2021, 6:42 PM
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Updated on Sun, December 12 2021, 6:39 PM
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I’ll keep my distance and just give a wave.
Updated on Sat, December 11 2021, 7:48 PM
If she does, I can be brave
Updated on Sat, December 11 2021, 7:45 PM
Does cluck 3 need to be saved?
Updated on Sat, December 11 2021, 7:42 PM
Updated on Sat, December 11 2021, 7:41 PM
Updated on Sat, December 11 2021, 7:41 PM
Our very own 3 french hens
Updated on Sat, December 11 2021, 7:37 PM
Something tells me they must be friends
Updated on Sat, December 11 2021, 7:36 PM
Think the camera needs a cleanse…
Updated on Sat, December 11 2021, 7:34 PM
Does someone look grumpy, or is it just the lens?
Updated on Sat, December 11 2021, 7:34 PM
But not at the docks, cause ratty says so
Updated on Sat, December 11 2021, 7:33 PM
2.6 degrees, that’s getting low
Updated on Sat, December 11 2021, 7:32 PM
Still in the bin, ho,ho,ho
Updated on Sat, December 11 2021, 7:31 PM
Updated on Sat, December 11 2021, 7:31 PM
Even if it means dipping in our bins.
On behalf of Doorstep we thank you for your generous giving.
Updated on Fri, December 10 2021, 2:41 PM
To keep up the singing, squealing, laughter and grins
Updated on Fri, December 10 2021, 2:38 PM
We thank you all, are we on a roll
Updated on Fri, December 10 2021, 2:35 PM
And today we hit our donation goal
Updated on Fri, December 10 2021, 2:34 PM
And even got the right date
Updated on Fri, December 10 2021, 2:30 PM
The 10 am group weren’t late
Updated on Fri, December 10 2021, 2:29 PM
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Updated on Thu, December 9 2021, 8:02 PM
The 5 pm swim we’re on the right day
Updated on Thu, December 9 2021, 8:00 PM
The 5pm swim were on the right day
Updated on Thu, December 9 2021, 8:00 PM
At below 5 degrees, even the swans came for a cuddle
Updated on Thu, December 9 2021, 7:57 PM
Perhaps the cold water was making some muddled
Updated on Thu, December 9 2021, 7:55 PM
Updated on Thu, December 9 2021, 7:54 PM
Updated on Thu, December 9 2021, 7:53 PM
And giving us the feeling of being alive
Updated on Thu, December 9 2021, 7:31 AM
Keeping singing and squealing voices high
Updated on Thu, December 9 2021, 7:30 AM
Water temperature still a chilly 5
Updated on Thu, December 9 2021, 7:29 AM
And thanks to your support we’re doing great.
Updated on Thu, December 9 2021, 7:28 AM
Updated on Thu, December 9 2021, 7:27 AM
Their stylish entry and dip was truly delightful.
Well done today.
Updated on Tue, December 7 2021, 6:03 PM
And although for a final pair, the weather was turning frightful
Updated on Tue, December 7 2021, 6:02 PM
But their laughter and squeals didn’t displease
Updated on Tue, December 7 2021, 6:01 PM
Our second pair looked at ease
Updated on Tue, December 7 2021, 5:58 PM
We all felt the fingers freeze
Updated on Tue, December 7 2021, 5:57 PM
First dip at 10, not a breeze
Updated on Tue, December 7 2021, 5:53 PM
Updated on Tue, December 7 2021, 5:52 PM
Updated on Tue, December 7 2021, 5:51 PM
To all our supporters, a BIG Thank You
Updated on Mon, December 6 2021, 9:00 PM
Dips at 8am, 5pm and lunchtime too
Updated on Mon, December 6 2021, 8:52 PM
Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
Updated on Mon, December 6 2021, 8:50 PM
It’s the season to be jolly
Updated on Mon, December 6 2021, 8:49 PM
Updated on Mon, December 6 2021, 8:48 PM
Updated on Mon, December 6 2021, 8:47 PM
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Updated on Sun, December 5 2021, 2:59 PM
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Too many for one group photo
Updated on Sun, December 5 2021, 2:53 PM
Updated on Sun, December 5 2021, 2:52 PM
Updated on Sun, December 5 2021, 2:52 PM
Updated on Sun, December 5 2021, 2:51 PM
Big shout out to Kev for visiting and bringing mince pies
Updated on Sat, December 4 2021, 5:27 PM
Updated on Sat, December 4 2021, 5:25 PM
The sun came out to greet us.
Updated on Sat, December 4 2021, 5:24 PM
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Updated on Sat, December 4 2021, 5:22 PM
Updated on Sat, December 4 2021, 5:21 PM
5.9 degrees is really nothing to laugh about.
Updated on Fri, December 3 2021, 8:27 PM
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Updated on Thu, December 2 2021, 9:39 PM
Fingers frozen but not the smiles
Updated on Thu, December 2 2021, 9:36 PM
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Updated on Wed, December 1 2021, 7:55 PM
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Updated on Wed, December 1 2021, 7:53 PM
So today it started. Several members made it down to enjoy a choppy 6.3 degree dip with a windy 2 degrees air temp. Lots of smiling faces, singing and glad Sonia from Doorstep was able to attend our first session.
Updated on Wed, December 1 2021, 7:18 PM