‘Push through the painful bit’: record 3,000 people take nude Dark Mofo swim in Derwent

It's really hard when the water reaches your waist, says Bec Trollip, who swam in the chilly Hobart river to mark the winter solstice

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Double up on your socks, leave your shoes on until the last minute, don't overthink it and bring a friend.

Those were some of the top tips shared among a record crowd of 3,000 people who went for a nude sunrise swim in Hobart's River Derwent on Friday to mark the winter solstice.