Daniel Bell (left) attempts to save Jodi-Lee Williams from the frigid waters of St Clair beach.
Daniel Bell (left) attempts to save Jodi-Lee Williams from the frigid waters of St Clair beach.
Linda McKie (left) and Jodi-Lee Williams lose their footing and fall into the chilly waters.
The All White Vestal Virgins, clockwise from left, Alvaro Garcia, Xan Bichindaritz, Brigid Casey, Rhoda Wilkins, Malcolm McDonald and Kaitrin McMullan.
Alvaro Garcia (left) and Malcolm McDonald make a hasty retreat.
A surf rescue boat (rear) circles the swimmers as they exit the water.
Smurfs up: Cory Buchanan (28) (left) and Jake
Hawker (22).
Dunedin swimmers brave the beach for the midwinter Polar Plunge, to help raise funds for the St Clair Surf Life Saving Club. Photos by Craig Baxter; prints available from otagoimages.co.nz.