Clemence Blanche, Jess Barton, Helen Ken, Luke White. Melissa Austin, Sophie Borland and Sophie Elhers.
Getting ready to take the plunge.
Into the freezing water.
Dressing up makes you feel warmer.
Dressing up makes you feel warmer.
Dressing up makes you feel warmer.
Dressing up makes you feel warmer.
Linda McKie emerges from the water.
Flatmates (from left) Holly Peacock, Cazna Sevell, Monica Beaton, Caitlin Bowie and Louisa Dean.
Mermaids Laura Chaloner (left) and Katie Diggleman.
Mermaids Laura Chaloner (left) and Katie Diggleman.
Photos by Craig Baxter; prints available from otagoimages.co.nz.