Despite the freezing temperatures, some people were still braving the water, and let me in on some "of the secrets of getting into the water down there. Rule 1 – don’t get wet! Gear includes three layers of clothing before getting into a dry suit featuring sealed everything and very stylish three-fingered gloves (keeping a couple of fingers together helps stop them freezing). All the stuff takes about 20 minutes to get into.
Surf Hazards Turning into an ice cube, Leopard seals. Named for their spotted coats, but also pretty damn vicious, and could take a decent hole out of you if you were looking tasty.