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Thurs 1st January '26

Dock 9, MediaCityUK, Salford Quays

**Wetsuits & Skins Welcome


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Lets make '26 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!


Entry*

Adults (16+) £30.00

Young People (7-15yrs) £10.00


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

There will be TWO 'waves' of swimmers entering the water at 15 minute intervals based upon surnames*


Registration:

09:45-10:45 

Swims:

Wave 1) Surnames A-H: 11:00

Wave 2) Surnames I-Z: 11:15

All swimmers to have left the water by 12:15.


*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 a changing tent & rinse shower as well as a covered area to store shoes/keys at the swim assembly area on the bund. 


Event Swim Caps: Bespoke caps are guaranteed for first 150 entrants with entrants from 150+ receiving Polar Swim caps.


Towfloats Compulsory (for safety). For 'dippers' close to Dockside they are not required.


Young People

Any 7-15yr olds should be experienced  in cold water and this SHOULD NOT BE their first time swimming. We've seen too many kids tears over the years! Maybe try them at one of the Polar Swims first?


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. In 2025 Belinda starred with her 'Chocolate Machine' creation. Delicious :).


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.


Public Toilets; Will be available in Quayside Mall from 10.00am.


Further Info; Any info will be updated on this page and will also emailed out in the week prior to the swim. 

Foodbank Collections Welcome!

There will be a tin and dry food collection for the Salford Foodbank. 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 x