It added: “As a lifesaving organisation, our first responsibility must always be the safety of our community. This has not been an easy decision, but we firmly believe it is the right one.

“No amount of fundraising is worth risking a life.”

The charity described the swim as one of its biggest fundraising activities, and said it was “incredibly grateful” for the support it had received and hoped this would continue in future events.

In January, the swim had to be cancelled due to high waves, which resulted in the fire service using their hoses to provide a seaside shower instead.

The event was also called off in 2025, due to “sewage overflow events”, which Yorkshire Water apologised for.

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