Hundreds of brave swimmers took the plunge in the River Test for a good cause.
The annual swim at Southampton International Boat Show returned for a third year on Saturday.
Around 100 swimmers paddled past tall ships and superyachts docked in the River Test, with cruise ships looming large in the distance.
The charity swim was in aid of the city's Rose Road Association, which supports children and young people with disabilities.
Setting off from Mayflower Park, the non-competitive 1km event was opened by Paralympic Gold medallist Peter Hull MBE.
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Peter, who said he was “too much of a wuss” to take part, said the charity is very close to his heart.
“In a previous life I was a Paralympic swimmer, but in a pool not the sea,” he said.
Peter added: “Rose Road empowers young people to get involved. Swimming did that for me, and now the charity does it for other people.
“Having this fundraising swim at such a high profile event raises the profile of the charity, as well as money.”
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