Scottish Santa Splash 2024

Join us on 1st December at 9am (time may change due to tide times) and take a brave dip at Portobello Beach. 

Your ticket cost will help us to support people with aplastic anaemia and includes:

• A Santa Hat to wear into the sea
• Festive treats

Register before 1st October 2024 to qualify for our early bird offer.

Registration opens at 9am, so arrive any time from then to meet other Santas! We'll have a group photo before running into the sea together at 9.30am.

Hot drinks will be provided after.

Fundraising: If you'd like to, you can ask friends to sponsor you for your dip, to raise more funds for The Aplastic Anaemia Trust. The best way to set up your fundraising page is through our website. Click here to set yours up now. 

Raise over £50 and we'll send you a sew on patch

Hints and tips to make the dip safe and successful;

• The water will be cold, so if you're not used to open water swimming, don't jump in, instead go in slowly allowing your body to adjust to the temperature of the water.
• When you are in the water remember to breathe. Try breathing in for 5 and out for 5.
• Don't spend too long in the water
• After you leave the water it's best to get changed into warm clothes that are easy to put on, such as joggers or pyjamas. Bring a dressing gown.
• When you're out of the water, get your arms and upper body warm first

Benefits of Cold Water Swimming
1.It boosts your immune system
2. It gives you a natural high
3. It improves your circulation
4. It increases your libido
5. It burns calories
6. It reduces stress
7. It is a great way of socialising and making new friends

By signing up to the Santa Splash you are agreeing to;

• I am a confident and able swimmer
• I am fully responsible for myself and any children in my care.

Photos will be taken on the day. They will be used by The Aplastic Anaemia Trust. If you would prefer not to be photographed please do let us know. 

Can't make it to Scotland?

Are you in Wales? Sign up for Sblash Siôn Corn