Take a look below at our list of Boxing Day swims taking place across the Island this year.

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Gurnard

This year’s Boxing Day dip in Gurnard will be raising money for much-needed funding for The Wave Project to help children struggling with mental health issues.

The dip gets underway at 11am on Gurnard Green.

To donate visit the event’s GoFundMe HERE.

Ryde Boxing Day swim 2022 (Image: Ryde Beach Lifeguards)

Ryde 

Ryde’s Sea Swim gets started at 10am from Ryde Beach Lifeguard Station, near the Big Kahuna beach cafe. 

Seaview

Springvale Beach in Seaview will host a Boxing Day swim in memory of Zoe Panayi.

Zoe’s brother, Charalambous, has been taking on 12 challenges in ten months, which includes the Seaview Boxing Day swim.

To donate visit Charalambous’s GoFundMe HERE.

A spokesperson for the Zoe’s Law campaign said: “It would be amazing to see as many of Zoe's friends and family there to celebrate Zoe again!”

Keep an eye on the Zoe’s Law Facebook page, as the time of the event will be released on Christmas afternoon.

Ventnor Boxing Day swim 2022 (Image: Shani Watts)

Ventnor 

A favourite for many Island swimmers and paddlers, the Ventnor Boxing Day swim attracts hundreds of participants – with hundreds more spectating – each year.

Taking place off the Esplanade, this year’s swim is in aid of Ventnor Carnival Association, PATCH, Ventnor Foodbank and Wroxall Foodbank, with collection buckets available on the day.

The swim gets underway at midday.

For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page HERE.

Swimmers at Small Hope Beach in Shanklin last year (Image: Julie Harvey)

Shanklin

Shanklin’s Small Hope Beach will welcome brave souls for their Boxing Day charity swim at 12.30pm.

The Salix Beach Cafe will be open from 9am, offering food and hot drinks.

The swim aims to raise money for the Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat.

Find out more information on the event’s Facebook page HERE.