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Solstice swimmers brave the briny at Castor Bay

Flagstaff Team

Drawn to the flame… Swimmers were quick to seek warmth after the annual Castor Bay winter swim

Around 80 people took to the sea off Castor Bay last Saturday at 7 am for a winter solstice sunrise swim.
Dawn hadn’t yet broken when swimmers plunged in, some having clustered around a beach bonfire before their chilly dip.
The sun rose behind Rangitoto as the brave bathers exited the water, with the fire again proving popular.

Dressed to impress… Michelle Rowe (left) and Angela Hjorring

Hat-doffing Andrew Charlesworth and bewigged organiser Andy Parker were among the happy swimmers

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