The chilly waters of the Gareloch prove an unmissable attraction for hundreds of madcap festive folk every New Year’s Day and January 1, 2015 looks like being no exception.
The swim is being organised this year under the auspices of the RNLI and as usual the Rhu based lifeboat crew will be on hand both in and out of the water to ensure that when the hooter goes at noon all the hardy swimmers will be cold and wet but very safe.
The YOUR Radio team will also be there to record the proceedings and rumour has it that one intrepid radio star will be taking the plunge along with the others.
The RNLI team of volunteers will be on duty in the boat shed to provide hot soup for the swimmers when they return to shore and every swimmer will be given the certificate with its motto ‘Many are Cauld but Few are Frozen’.
Look out for next week’s Advertiser for the swim booking form and bring it with you on the day.
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