YeAABA
The New Years Day Dook
The next Dook will take place on 1st January 2026 down at Broughty Ferry Harbour at 1pm
Main Sponsor for 2026
METROROD DUNDEE
Spectators
Spectators are very welcome to come and watch the event. Please note that viewing space may be limited. As we will be operating solely out of our clubhouse on the day, access to the pier will be limited to Dookers and YeAABA staff.
You will be able to watch the proceedings from the east side of the harbour, from the mound within Castle Green, or from the harbour side beside Broughty Castle.
In order to help keep the event alive, we would be happy to receive any monetary donation that you might wish to make as you watch the event. Stewards with donation buckets will stationed around the harbour on the day.
History of ‘The Dook’
The New Year’s Day Dook is a tradition handed down by the fisher folk of Broughty Ferry - some of whom bathed in the waters of the Tay every a morning except on the Sabbath. This tradition dates back to 1891 as recorded in the first official minutes of the Club. The 1st of January was special, as it heralded in Neer' Day i.e. the first day of the New Year, when the community congregated to celebrate together.
Until 2021, the Dook had never been cancelled no matter the weather and even in 1989 we had to break the ice, with pick axes, in the harbour to be able to swim. However in 2021 we were beaten by the uncertainty and restrictions in place due to Covid 19.
The Dook is the first event in Broughty Ferry and Dundee and can boast being one of the largest in Scotland. The event also raises valuable donations for many charities as most Dookers raise sponsorship by taking part.
Over the years participation in the Dook has increased dramatically now attracting over three hundred Dookers and up to three thousand spectators. We welcome everyone who would like to take part and hope you will join us on New Year’s Day.
We will once again be holding a fancy dress competition for the best looking costumes, but this will be held before the event at the pier entrance (by the Gazebo)! But please, NO MANKINI's!
*** Please note that Dogs are not permitted to participate in the DOOK ***
Before arriving at the Dook, please read the Dook Information which is available via the button below.
INDIVIDUAL ENTRIES
Adults £16 and Juniors £9
On the day registration will be available from 10:30 till 12:30 only
Registration will close sharp at 12:30.
No entries will be accepted after this time.
SPONSORSHIP FORM
If you are raising money for a charitable cause then a generic sponsorship form can be downloaded below, where the dooker only needs to fill in their details and the necessary charity information. The completed forms will need to be passed to the relevant charity, along with any monies raised, if they are to be able to claim Gift Aid from HMRC.
TEAM ENTRIES
Team of 10 - £120
On the day registration will be available from 10:30 till 12:30 only
Registration will close sharp at 12:30.
No entries will be accepted after this time.
A Team Entry into the New Years Day Dook (10 Members) (Cost £8 per Team Member)