3 July, 2026
Did someone say shark? Apex predator joins pirates, butterflies and more for icy plunge

Several hundred people took part in the traditional Devonport Midwinter Dip off Windsor Reserve on 21 June, led into the water by Devonport Druid Chris Mullane. The Officers Mess provided the post-swim soup.

Uh-oh… Shark Elise Kandziora with Eva and Fleur Delaney

If the hat fits… Stephen Perry opted to mix formality with fleece-lined warmth. Right: Helen Adams and Fiona Laird.

Keeping it chill… Violet Evetts-Perry looked relaxed waiting for her swim.

Butterfly ladies (from left) Meena Jeram, Cathy Brown and Diane Dale

Arrrr, etc… Seven pirates and a unicorn (from left): Mark Davies, Mike Spooner, Aaron Birley, Kate Fisher, Ben Parsons, Wade Baylis, Fi Riley and George Spooner.

Sisters Anita Stewart and Sarah Pardy.

A superhero takes flight (Druid Chris Mullane is at bottom right.)

Making a splash… Participants in the Devonport Midwinter Dip make their dash down the beach and into the water off Windsor Reserve.

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