With sunny weather and mild temperatures predicted, there are few excuses not to get down to Waikanae Beach on Sunday, June 23, for this year’s Midwinter Swim. With a “team” theme, groups are encouraged to register together and take a dip in uniform. Pictured are a team from Waikanae Surf Life Saving Club with midwinter swim organisers. From left are Clayton Hope, Thomas Hart, Lauren Pickett, Lucy Mossman, Rayleen Wright, Treva Rice, Shelley Donaldson, Cory Hutchings, Jamie Gedye, Holly Hope, Devon Hatwell and Scott Hatwell. Picture by Liam Clayton
Planet Sunshine, the children’s ward at Gisborne Hospital, will benefit from this year’s rainbow-themed Midwinter Swim.
Organised by Tracey Schwass the ice-plunge fundraiser will be held at Waikanae Beach on the Sunday closest to the winter solstice (June 23).
“The rainbow is the costume theme this year,” says Ms Schwass.