Lieutenant Governor to join Manx residents at Douglas Dip

Residents braving the chill at dips across the Isle of Man today

If your watching the annual Douglas Dip today you might spot the Lieutenant Govenor, Sir John Lorimer, and his wife Lady Philippa in the water.

Its the first time in history a Lieutenant Govenor will partake in a New Year's Dip on the Island.

Close to 400 residents in Douglas are expected to take the plunge for today raising funds for the charities Breast Cancer Now and Beach Buddies.

Speaking ahead of the event, Sir John told Manx Radio they decided to join in as they know people who died of cancer:

There are numerous New Year's Dips taking place across the Isle of Man this morning and this afternoon.

They're based at Castletown, Port St Mary Chapel Beach, Port St Mary Inner Harbour, Brewery Beach in Gansey, Port Erin, Ramsey, Douglas and Peel.

A list of locations and times is available below:

10am - Castletown Harbour

10am - Chapel Beach, Port St Mary

10.45am - Port St Mary Inner Harbour

11am - Ramsey

11.30am - Brewery Beach, Gansey

12pm - Queens Promenade, Douglas

12pm - Peel

12.15pm - Port Erin Beach