Winter solstice

2024 - 6 - 21

Join the Fun: Winter Solstice Plunges and Naked Swims Making a Splash

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Experience the thrill of winter solstice plunges and nude swims for a cause and record-breaking fun!

The winter solstice is not just a time for celestial events but also for charity and unique traditions. The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is encouraging everyone to brave the cold and participate in a winter solstice plunge to support their cause. Meanwhile, oranges on trees reach their peak sweetness during this time, a fascinating natural phenomenon of gathering energy in summer for winter survival.

In George, Wilderness NSRI Station 23 celebrated their eight-year-old tradition of a winter solstice plunge, plunging into the icy ocean to raise funds and awareness. Not far off, in the River Derwent at Sandy Bay's Long Beach, a record-breaking 3000 people are gearing up for a nude solstice swim. This mass swim has become an annual event drawing nudists and thrill-seekers alike from around the region.

As winter solstice events gain momentum, it's clear that people are eager to mix charity with adventure, proving that even the coldest days can be filled with warmth and generosity. The spirit of community and support shines through these plunges and swims, creating unforgettable memories and bonding experiences for all participants.

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Brave the cold to support the NSRI this winter solstice! (NSRI)

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) invites you to brave the cold and take a splash for a cause by participating in a winter solstice plunge to raise…

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Image courtesy of "The Guardian"

On winter solstice the oranges on my tree reach their peak – but I ... (The Guardian)

It seems wondrous that the tree spends the summer gathering the energy to create sugars and vitamins that are sorely needed at a time of scarcity, six months ...

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Brave the cold for Wilderness NSRI fundraising tradition (George Herald)

GEORGE NEWS - Wilderness NSRI Station 23 braved the icy ocean during their eight-year-old traditional winter solstice plunge on Wednesday evening, 19 June.

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Record field for nippy nude winter solstice swim (Illawarra Mercury)

Up to 3000 people are set to take part in the naked winter solstice swim as part of...

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Record-breaking 3000 people to strip for nude solstice swim in River ... (Pulse Hobart)

Thousands of nudists will strip off for a mass swim in the River Derwent off Sandy Bay's Long Beach this morning. The annual Nude Solstice Swim is back for ...

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Image courtesy of "New Zealand Herald"

What is winter solstice in NZ? What to know about the shortest day of ... (New Zealand Herald)

On June 21, New Zealand will celebrate the winter solstice . But what does this mean, for the weather, the daylight hours or our spiritual selves? Sarah...

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Aussies wake up to year's shortest day (NEWS.com.au)

Australians have woken up to the shortest day of the year, with less than 10 hours of sunlight expected today amid freezing temperatures throughout the ...

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The winter solstice: All about the shortest day of the year (The New Daily)

The winter solstice is here; the day's short daylight hours come as the southern hemisphere reaches its furthest angle away from the sun.

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Image courtesy of "Chronicle"

Winter Solstice: World shortest day and longest night recorded (Chronicle)

“The winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year and the longest night in the Southern Hemisphere, when the sun appears at its most northerly position, ...

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Winter solstice: The shortest day of the year is here! (East Coast Radio)

It's a wonderful day on the East Coast! Did you know that today marks the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere? Yes, it's the winter solstice ...

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Winter solstice: Today is the shortest day of the year! (SAPeople News)

According to Vox Weather forecaster Annette Bota, the winter solstice in South Africa takes place today. “In simple terms, you might hear it referred to as the ...

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Think it's cold? Try a dawn ocean swim on winter solstice (WAtoday)

On the shortest day of the year in the depths of winter, this Torquay group wades into the water after a lantern parade.

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Record turnout at Canberra's winter solstice swim for Lifeline (The Canberra Times)

Lucy is a reporter for the Canberra Times. Originally from the Central West, she has a passion for local and rural news.

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Today is the shortest day, but tonight won't be the coldest night (Stuff.co.nz)

Niwa meteorologist Chris Brandolino explains why winter has been comparatively warm so far, and isn't expected to cool off in a hurry. Friday is the shortest ...

Winter solstice welcomes a frosty weekend (Daily Advertiser)

Low-pressure systems moving over eastern Australia likely to bring another rainy, cold weekend over June 22 and 23rd,...

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'Paganistic' ritual for winter solstice at Aldinga's Stonehenge - ABC ... (ABC)

June 21 is the winter solstice, and residents of Aldinga Arts Eco Village in Adelaide's southern suburbs take an early morning dip and then congregate at ...

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Australia's shortest day of the year is here (Weatherzone)

Today marks the date of the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere, making it Australia's shortest day of the year based on time between sunrise and ...

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Antarctic researchers mark winter solstice with icy swim - video (The Guardian)

Expeditioners plunged into the ice-cold water to an audience of seals.

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Australia's shortest day of the year is here (Weatherzone Business)

The winter solstice is an annual occurrence that falls in late-June each year. It marks the moment Earth's Southern Hemisphere reached its furthest tilt away from the Sun, which causes: The Southern Hemisphere's shortest day of the year ( ...

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Winter Solstice 2024, welcome to the shortest day of the year (Newcastle Weekly)

The hobby photographer is an “unofficial member” of the Newy Sandrays, a group of swimmers that regularly greet the mornings with an ocean swim at Newcastle ...

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Midwinter celebrations mark turning point for expeditioners ... (Australian Antarctic Division)

Even on Macquarie Island at this time of year, there's only about six hours of daylight. The winter solstice is a highlight of the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic ...

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Brighton Winter Solstice street party returns this weekend with live ... (Glam Adelaide)

Located along Jetty Road at Brighton, the event will be fully licensed and will have cozy fire pits, festive lighting, live music, and a range of children's ...

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Winter solstice ocean swim draws a crowd to Nobbys in Newcastle (Newcastle Herald)

More than 70 ocean swimmers joined whales and dolphins in brisk water to mark the winter solstice at Nobbys beach on June 21, with perfect swimming ...

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The shortest day of the year is here: Here's how witches celebrate ... (Stuff.co.nz)

Rachael Treymane, coven co-leader and admin of the Witches and Pagans of Aotearoa Facebook page, said winter solstice held great significance in pagan tradition ...

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