MORE than 200 brave souls entered the sea at Coverack on Christmas Day to raise money for charity.

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This year, a record number of 261 participants took part in the annual Coverack Christmas Day Swim to raise money for St Keverne and Coverack Cancer Research UK local committee.

Falmouth Packet: Coverack Christmas Day swimmers Coverack Christmas Day swimmers (Image: Robin Hobson)

The Christmas day swim was the optional fancy dress for participants, with some dressing up as elves, pirates, 1920s showgirls, and inflatable dinosaurs.

Falmouth Packet: Coverack Christmas Day swimmers Coverack Christmas Day swimmers (Image: Robin Hobson)

Posting on Facebook, the cancer charity said: "A grateful "thank you" from the St Keverne and Coverack local Cancer Research Committee to all yesterday's swimmers and supporters.

Falmouth Packet: Coverack Christmas Day swimmers Coverack Christmas Day swimmers (Image: Robin Hobson)

"A fantastic turnout! We will let you know how much we raised as soon as we have added in the sponsorship amounts.

Falmouth Packet: Coverack Christmas Day swimmers Coverack Christmas Day swimmers (Image: Robin Hobson)

"Thanks also to the team who put the tent up for an extra changing room and to the First Responders. We are so grateful."