In short: Two thousand people have disrobed and dashed into the River Derwent in Hobart to mark the winter solstice with a nude swim Two thousand people have disrobed and dashed into the River Derwent in Hobart to mark the winter solstice with a nude swim What's next? : The swim marks the end of the annual Dark Mofo festival …
The air temperature was 5 degrees and the water about 11, but that did not stop about 2,000 swimmers from plunging naked into Hobart's River Derwent to celebrate the passing of the longest night. Key points: The River Derwent plunge started at sunrise — 7:42am The event is held to celebrate the passing of the winter solstice, or longest night …