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Start 2026 with a splash into Salford Quays. Big, bold and mighty cold!

Lets make it a year to remember!

Our long established NYD swim (15 years and counting!) is THE perfect traditional cold water dip for aqua-lovers daring to be different. Located in Dock 9, MediaCityUK, the uber-friendly crowd and iconic Lowry Theatre backdrop guarantees top pics and crazy fun. Celebrate the start of a new year with family, friends and fellow cold water lovers! The invigorating water temp is expected to be 7c!

**Wetsuits & Skins Welcome**

Swim Courses:

There'll be a 250m towfloat-compulsory course for competent swimmers who are then able to swim for as long as they safely want.

There is also a 100m non-towfloat course for dippers / swimmers who still want the buzz of a deliciously cold open water swim. Towfloats are still recommended :) 

Event Timings

Registration: 10.15-11.15am. 

Swim times: There will be THREE 'waves' of swimmers entering the water at 15 minute intervals based upon surnames*

Swim Start Times:

Wave 1) Surnames A-F ; 11.00am 

Wave 2) Surnames G - L ; 11.15am

Wave 3) Surnames M-Z ; 11.30am

All swimmers to have left the water by 12pm.

*If attending with friends / family with different surnames its 100% cool if you simply swim together. No need to email us regarding this, just turn up and let us know on the day.

Parking: Quayside next to venue. 

Facilities: There will be changing tents/ shower available in addition to a covered area to store shoes/keys at the swim assembly area on the bund. 

Event Swim Caps Bespoke caps are guaranteed for first 200 entrants with young people and entrants from 200+ receiving Polar caps

Towfloats: Compulsory on 250m course (for safety). For 'dippers' close to Dockside they are not required

Complimentary hot drinks & cakes will be available on the day for swimmers.

Wetsuit Hire (all sizes)  Available on day. No need to prebook. £10 CASH + £20 CASH deposit 

Best dressed hat Competition  Get creative and flaunt your most outrageous hats. 

Be Safe - Juniors (7-15yrs) MUST have an adult (16+) in the water with them. Towfloats are highly recommended although not compulsory except on 250m course.

Our nominated charity is TBC. 

Foodbank Collections Welcome!

There will be a tin and dry food collection for the Budding Burnley community gardening group which grows vegetables for local food banks and community.

Donations welcomed.

Items needed the most: Cans of beans, chicken, fish (Tuna, Salmon), meat (SPAM, Ham), vegetables, fruit, cooking oils, crackers, dried herbs and spices, granola bars, Instant mashed potato, rice, pasta

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This event offers the option to purchase XCover, so that participants may be able to get a refund if they are unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances.

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