Snowy Lossiemouth is charity hero Commando's hardest dip yet
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THE Cold Dip Commando's "extreme" cold swimming challenge lived up to its name in Lossiemouth.
Despite snowfall, veteran Tim Crossin stuck by his pledge to swim in the sea every day in January regardless of weather conditions during his Lossie visit on Wednesday, January 19.
Mr Crossin is taking on the challenge, which sees him swimming in a different location each day while living in a campervan, to raise money for charities close to his heart.
The Royal Marine was diagnosed with his fourth cancer ahead of starting the cold dip challenge but, staying true to his incredible spirit, decided to push on with his challenge regardless.
Aiming to raise £10,000 for The Royal Marines Charity, Lymphoma Action and Rock 2 Recovery, after only 23 days he had already raised over £19,000.
Mr Crossin said his swim at Lossiemouth had not been easy but he was humbled by the fact others had joined him.
He said: "This morning, at 8.30am, there was heaps of snow on the ground and I thought: 'This will be fun'.
"But there were loads of people turning up in their towels and flip flops.
"It is absolutely humbling and I'm so proud of everyone.
"I am very very humbled – and really cold.
"I would say this is, so far, the one that has got me shivering most."
One of the advantages of the challenge for Mr Crossin is the chance to connect with service personnel and veterans from all areas and all forces.
Since his challenge takes him across the coasts of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, he has had plenty of opportunities to speak to plenty of people involved in the armed forced.
Mr Crossin said that Lossiemouth was no exception.
He said: "It was amazing.
"The guys from the RAF turned up, there were marines and sailors, and a lot people I hadn't seen for a long time and their families.
"I just hope people keep following me in this challenge, and that they go to Cold Dip Commando on JustGiving.
"But even if they just turn up, the support is absolutely great.
"Every swim is fantastic, but this time I had the sun on my back and snow on the ground.
"You can't beat that."
