The event took place between teams from East and West Ayton over the River Derwent, with the losers being the first to take an early bath in the icy river.
The popular event brought out crowds in the cold to bring to start the New Year in style, with all proceeds from the well-attended event going to charity.
Photographer Richard Ponter went along for the Scarborough News to capture all the fun from the annual stand off between East and West.
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