BBCNEWS Our World December 27, 2021 01:31:00
Forsome, a dip in the sea is as much of a christmas tradition as turkey and crackers. this was the scene at boscombe pier near bournemouth. a little further north on the yorkshire coast swimmers have been hopping into the north sea, braving the waves in all manner of costumes and fancy dress. ahead of their swim, alison freeman went to meet some of them to find out why they were doing it. they're used to being in the cold and getting wet, but the lads from redcar rugby club's under—14s are still a little nervous aboutjumping in the north sea as part of the annual boxing day dip. freezing! it...