Tenby Boxing Day Swim started in 1970 and has snowballed into Tenby's main Christmas attraction. With around 600 swimmers and thousands of onlookers each year, this fantastic spectacle is not to be missed. With everyone swimming for charity, and the majority in fancy dress, Boxing Day in Tenby is a surefire way to carry on the fun at Christmas. A roaring bonfire greets the emerging swimmers and everyone of them receives a medal for their bravery. Started by Tenby Sea Swimming Association, (TSSA),  the Osborne family has been associated with the spectacle from the beginning and Chris Osborne, chairman of TSSA has seen the event take place in every weather condition, from brilliant sunshine to freezing wind-chill. And he said that each year, the organisers never fail to be amazed by its growing success and popularity. As the swim goes from strength to strength each year, the event grows with canoes, raft racing and much more before the great immersion at 11.30am . Come and meet your friends on the North Beach this Boxing Day, give generously to the local charities and enjoy all the fun of the beach.

Said Chris: “It’s a magnetic spectacle to see the dash of madness, as the chilling waters of Carmarthen Bay are invaded by a multi-coloured mass of squeals, shouts and giggles. Is there a better way of breaking out of that Christmas slumber? Every year, the swim surpasses previous numbers of swimmers, spectators and, perhaps most significantly, contribution to local and national charities, which justifies the whole extravaganza.”

Last year’s event attracted almost 600 entrants who raised over £17,000 for charities and good causes. If your organisation would like to be considered for a donation, then write as soon as possible to TSSA secretary, Mrs Nicole Evans, 8 Upper Hill Park, Tenby.

Those of you who would like to join the swim this year can request a sponsor form by completing the application form below.