Weymouth Lions Christmas Day Harbour Swim

Every year thousands of people line the harbour at Weymouth to witness this annual Lions event which has become a landmark event for the town. It all started back in 1948 as a bet between two friends, Dill Laker (Landlord of the Duke of Cornwall public house) and Reggie Bugler (a local taxi owner) . It has grown over recent years to be a great way to raise much needed cash for local charities.
For those brave enough to suffer a Christmas morning dip, the 70 metre plus distance starts from the C

First swim starts at 1100am. followed by seven other swims thereafter. Last swim is a competetive swim. £10 per entry. To purchase tickets go to, billetto.co.uk/e/lions-christmas-day-harbour-swim-tick

Weymouth Harbour, Trinity Road, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 8TJ

Wed 25 Dec 2019

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Website: weymouthlionsclub.co.uk/

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