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ChillyNips

Chilly Nips - A welcoming group of like minded wild dippers! Every Saturday, 9am - Paignton Pier. Join us in ending the stigma, a safe space to talk and be free.

Cold water therapy has so many benefits physically and mentally.

15/03/2026

Change is a beautiful scary thing but to grow new seeds need planting.

When we first began, we were known as *Chilly Nips 52*. It started with three founders, a shared idea, and a simple goal, to bring people together through the power of the sea. I’ll always be grateful for those early beginnings and the people who helped create the community we have today - however

Over the past couple of years, the group has continued to grow, evolve and thrive. Week after week I’ve watched people show up for themselves and for each other — stepping out of comfort zones, supporting one another, laughing, dipping, and building something really special together.

So it feels like the right time for the next chapter.

I am simplifying the name back to Chilly Nips the heart of what we’ve always been. Same community. Same values. Same chilly dips. Just moving forward with fresh energy.

With that comes a new logo, new merch, new socials and some exciting new ideas, for the future of the group.

But the most important thing that will never change — the incredible people who make this community what it is.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey so far, whether you joined us once or every week, and if you’re new here… welcome to Chilly Nips.

The water’s cold, but the community is warm.

A huge shout out to the very talented for taking my idea and bringing it to life

14/02/2026

2026 Recents! If you havent joined us yet this is your sign to join our family 😍

18/01/2026

🪼 SAVE THE DATE - FEB 7TH - LEANNES OCEAN INSPIRED INFLATABLE BIRTHDAY RUN!

🪼 Pick your costune, get it ordered and join us for a ridiculously funny fun run, breakfast and a pint! Followed by stripping off and into our swimwear for a Birthday dip and cake!

🪼 Level 45 is all about making a prat out of ourselves and enjoying the ride with it! Cant wait to see what we all look like and how this turns out!

26/12/2025

Happy Boxing Day from us to you!

Yesterday the sea reminded us who’s in charge 🌊

With rough conditions, official warnings, and all organised swims cancelled, I made the call for our wild swim group not to enter the water this Boxing Day. Instead, we met for coffee, warmth, and conversation — and that mattered just as much.

Yesterday, two souls were tragically lost at sea and the search continues. Our thoughts are with those and their families. A stark and sobering reminder that while the ocean gives us so much, it can also be ferocious and unforgiving. Respecting it is not fear — it’s wisdom.

Wild swimming is about connection, courage, and community, everything we have built here with our family but it’s also about knowing when to pause. Sometimes the bravest choice isn’t getting in — it’s listening, adapting, and looking after one another.

Thank you to this beautiful group for understanding, trusting my call, and showing up anyway

The sea will be there another day.

Stay safe. Stay kind. Stay connected.

I am grateful to you all and appreciate you 🤍

19/11/2025

🎄 Do you have plans next Wednesday Eve? You do now! Chilly Nips are having a "Sip & Paint" evening led by the amazing Ash and hosted by the equally amazing Sarah!

🎄 Perfect evening of fun with friends, date night or even self care! Come and make a beautiful Ocean inspired Christmas masterpiece ready for you to gift to a loved one or decorate your own home with us.

🎄 We would love to have you join us. 6:30pm - 8:30pm and after we have finished we are going to wander down to Preston for a moonlit dip under the stars amd Hot Chocolate after!

🎄 Link in our stories or drop Leanne a DM!

01/11/2025

🐾 Today was a tough one. Joey & Leanne have been friends since they were smalls. Joey has gone to hell and beyond. He will forever be a hero in our eyes. Always putting others needs above his, helping people and sometimes putting himself last on his list - I will always remember the day I met Brody. He saved Joey.

🐾 Today Chilly Nips did what Chilly Nips does best - they came together in a time of need to show support, love and kindness. Running into the water holding Joey's hand and just as we all got shoulder deep the sun shone bright on us all! Brody shining down on us!

For Jobro

A year has passed, yet you’re still near,
Your pawprints echo, soft and clear.
My soul mate, healer, steady friend,
The love you gave will never end.
The beach still whispers where you’d roam,
Tennis balls your heart’s true home.
You saved me, Brody, loyal and true,
Every wave still speaks of you.

🐾 Beyond Grateful for you all.

14/10/2025

Erm.......this is us! It's been a while since a Facebook dump! What are you waiting for? Join us every Saturday morning for a 5k run, a dip in the sea and the best coffee in the bay!

06/09/2025

🌙 Some very special dates to add to your diary starting tomorrow evening with a 7:30/45pm meet at Paignton Pier for a Chilly Nip Full Moon Swim.

• September brings the Corn Moon, a time of harvest and gratitude.

• October shines with the Hunter’s Moon, symbolising strength and preparation for winter.

• November welcomes the Beaver Moon, marking a season of building and resilience.

• December closes the year with the Cold Moon, a reminder of stillness, reflection, and renewal.

🌙 Swimming under the light of the full moon is a truly magical experience, the water glows, the world feels quieter, and there’s a deep sense of connection to nature and to yourself. Each of the autumn and winter moons holds its own energy, from the abundance of the Corn Moon to the peaceful reflection of the Cold Moon, and wild swimming beneath them offers a unique way to embrace those rhythms. Not only does it boost mood, resilience, and circulation, but it also creates unforgettable moments of calm and community.

🌙 These are gentle, inclusive swims, ideal for feeling present, boosting your mood, easing stress, and forging memorable moments in nature.

24/07/2025

✌🏽 Without you we would not be as special. A little post of some of our favourite faces who make Chilly Nips the community it is.

✌🏽 We appreciate your support

17/07/2025

🌊 Our body speaks fluent ocean even without the sandy toes and salty hair you can mimic the effect with this breathing technique

🫁 4 counts in (building a gentle wave)
🫁 6 counts hold (floating at peak)
🫁 8 counts out (release of the wave)

🧜🏼‍♀️ Practice this anywhere & watch your inner mermaid emerge

OR

🧘🏼‍♀️ Join us for our first beach yoga on Saturday 26th. On your mat at 7:30 am for a 30-minute flow before our dip

19/06/2025

This mornings swimrise 😘

06/12/2024

🚩 THIS PAINS ME NO END GANG BUT TOMORROW DIP IS CANCELLED. PLEASE STAY INSIDE AND STAY SAFE. I WILL ARRANGE ANOTHER DIP IN BETTER WEATHER TO MAKE SURE THE CHILLY NIPS GETS THEIR 52 DIPS IN

🚩 I URGE YOU TO TAKE NOTE AND HEAD THESE WARNINGS AS YOU KNOW MY ALEX IS A COASTGUARD AND WILL UNDOUBTEDLY BE OUT IN IT DOING HIS THING.

🚩 DO NOT ADD EXTRA BURDEN TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES OR PUT YOURSELVES AS RISK

🚩 I LOVE YOU ALL AND APPRECIATE YOU AND I WILL MISS YOUR FACES TOMORROW

🚩 STAY SAFE ✌🏽

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