Pictures: Residents brave New Year's Dip

Thousands of people flocked to Scarborough's South Bay for the traditional New Year's Day Dip.
Leaping with delight as he exits the seaLeaping with delight as he exits the sea
Leaping with delight as he exits the sea

The Scarborough Lions event attracts around 100 entrants each year and is a highlight of the town’s festive calendar.

Our photographer Richard Ponter was there to capture the action.

Did you go to watch the dip? What did you think?

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