To enter please register for a ticket online. This is a not-for-profit organisation and proceeds will be donated to nominated charity organisations and community groups.
Once a ticket has been ordered, an email confirmation will be sent to the email address entered on the booking.
The email confirmation will contain a QR code and a ticket number. You will need this information in order to collect a swim wristband.
Please note: If a person does not have a swim wristband, they will not be able to have a swim medal.
It is strongly advised to register and collect your wristband before New Year’s Day, however, you will also be able to enter on the day of the event.
All entries for the event (booked in advance or on the day) must be completed online.
Please make sure you give yourself enough time before the start of the swim to collect your wristband as it is likely to be extremely busy at the pickup point.
Wristbands can be collected from the Salt on the Strand, Saundersfoot shop or at a pickup point located at the slipway on Saundersfoot beach.
For the opening times of the pickup point, please follow our NYDS Facebook and Instagram pages (links below).
On arrival, please have the email order confirmation ready for a speedy check-in.
We are still in the planning phase for 2027 – watch this space!
Although it is referred to as a ‘Swim’, it is in fact a ‘Dash & Splash’. The simple rule is, that you dunk in ! If, however, you are 80+ we’d expect you to go no further than your knees.
This is an inclusive event and as such, there is no age limit, but during the event, children and young persons under the age of 16yrs are to be under the supervision of parent/s or designated adult, at all times.
Yes! Please click on the button below to make an online donation:
Yes, of course you can. If you can get people to sponsor you, then that money will go to your nominated charity.
Please download a sponsor form from this website. Complete the top of the form giving your details as well as the name of your charity. Also please keep us posted on your fundraising effort as we will add it to the overall total.
There isn’t a limit. You will, however, be running into the icy cold sea and this should hopefully prompt generosity from your sponsors.
If you have paid your entry fee and collected your wristband you will be entitled to a medal.
All sponsorship money must be handed in to Salt On The Strand, Saundersfoot by the end of January. Please include your sponsor form, clearly identifying the chosen charity or worthwhile cause. If living away, please send a cheque or transfer the money (By Bank transfer) with the sponsorship form to Saundersfoot Festivities Ltd.
When all the money has been collected, the committee members of Saundersfoot New Year’s Day Swim will allocate the bucket collection to all the various nominated charities. Sponsored participants are therefore guaranteed that what they collect will be topped up.
Your nominated charity will only receive a top-up if you send the money you have collected to Salt On The Strand, Saundersfoot or transfer the money direct to The NYDS Charitable Account. The cost of putting on the swim is met through commercial sponsorship from local businesses and the £5 Entry Fee.
Our best advice is to wear suitable footwear !
For more Safety Advice information please visit our terms and conditions page.
In the swim’s history, despite some very poor weather, we have never called the swim off. However, the safety of the entrants is paramount, and the final decision will be made in consultation with our designated ‘Water Safety Team,’ who will monitor conditions on the lead up to the event and on the day.
Charlie is the swim’s very own mascot! He was so named by Saundersfoot Primary School, following a competition. ‘Shivers’ is self-explanatory, but we would like to think that the name ‘Charlie’ remembers a local hero, Charlie Cox, who led many a Swim when he was well into his 80’s.
You can get to Saundersfoot by train or bus – plan your journey with Traveline Cymru www.traveline.cymru or you can drive.
There will be limited parking in the village so please plan for this. If you are looking for a lift have a look at www.takemetoo.org.uk
Please see village map for parking locations:
Yes, a Park & Ride service will be provided by Taf Valley Coaches. The service will run from the bus stop near the Kilgetty Community Centre. Exact times to be announced nearer the date.
Please note! There is limited parking at the community centre.
Park & Ride Collection Point
Kilgetty Community Centre
Kilgetty
Generally, no refunds are made. Please see the Terms & Conditions on the Tickets Page for more information:
Due to the incredibly busy, loud and exciting nature of the event, we do not advise for dogs to participate.
There will be over 2500 participants on the beach at the start and for the welfare of the dogs, we do not feel it is a suitable environment for animals. There will also be a pyrotechnic to signal the start of the swim comprising of a bang or several bangs plus very loud music throughout.
