DOKAN DIPPERS 2017

In 2016 I took part in the Boxing day dip. Just three Dokan dads trying to raise a bit cash for the club funds. I thought then how much more fun it would of been if we could involve the kids too.

 

In 2017 I have once again took a slightly more active role in club fund raising. We have a fantastic bunch of parents and students all willing to lend a hand if you only ask. When I found out the British Lions were charging £25 a head to do the dip I looked for alternative options and luckily for us we had a parent with a seafront hotel. The seed of a plan was set and I enrolled a few willing parents and students. What I did not anticipate was the fabulous atmosphere and volume of support the event would receive. I believe 23 Dokan dippers took to the icy sea at Roker and I estimate this will of been our most successful fund raiser ever. I will add to this report the amount raised when it is handed in.

The dip itself was chilled with a temperature of 2 degrees, and a water temperature of (damn cold) we all had icy toes, but it was a pure buzz. I am sure everyone enjoyed it and families from grans and grandad's to sisters and brothers all came down to watch the dip. Afterwards everyone went back to the hotel where everyone got dried and changed back into dry clothing. 

The Snaiths = Angela and John and Emma could not have been more hospitable, not only providing warm changing facilities but also a buffet with a variety of hot drinks. The after dip atmosphere in the Chaise guest house was brilliant. 

I foresee this becoming an annual event and increasing in size. I have already received text messages confirming others want to join in next year. 

The most enjoyable bit of fund raising I have ever done, the hot chocolate and hot tea and coffee with the snacks along with a packed room of happy people made the whole morning worthwhile. Like an early morning party. 

Check out the photos and sorry some are on twice, I am crap with technology so will ask Dokan computer wizard Mark Cole to sort this out.

 

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