The event is held each year to help raise money for the 1st Birdham and Wittering Scout Group.
Swimmers dressed up in all sorts of fancy dress before taking part in the event, braving the freezing temperatures.
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People braved the freezing temperatures to take part in the annual New Year's Big Dip in East Wittering. Picture: Eddie Mitchell Photo: EDDIE MITCHELL
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People braved the freezing temperatures to take part in the annual New Year's Big Dip in East Wittering. Picture: Eddie Mitchell Photo: EDDIE MITCHELL
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People braved the freezing temperatures to take part in the annual New Year's Big Dip in East Wittering. Picture: Eddie Mitchell Photo: EDDIE MITCHELL
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People braved the freezing temperatures to take part in the annual New Year's Big Dip in East Wittering. Picture: Eddie Mitchell Photo: EDDIE MITCHELL