Description: Get the new year off to a bracing start! The new year in Peel traditionally starts with a quick dip in the bay, raising thousands for charity. The Peel New Year Dip takes place on new year's day at 12 noon on Peel Beach. Preceded by judging of the fancy dress competition at
We take debit card or cash when signing on. Medals on ribbons and certificates for participants. This will be the first year without Helen who helped Jacque organize the dip for approx. 20 years.
The dip began on 1st January 1983 with a total of 4 dippers raising £50.00 for Multiple Sclerosis.
The number of dippers increased in the following years, as did the charities receiving money. The Peel R.N.L.I was added and then a third charity changing each year.