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1,200 bathers are expected on Sunday January 2 in Sables-d’Olonne.
To celebrate the New Year or put their heads straight, the ocean opens up to them in cryotherapy mode! 10 ° at the very least but the amateurs are numerous, as in 2020 when 800 swimmers braved the cold and bravely set off in the Atlantic Ocean.
The city of Sables-d’Olonne, after a year “without” due to the Covid pandemic, puts the cover of Frost bath.
And it’s free! Just register on the site of l’Institute Ocean Sports.
For digestion …
On this first Sunday in 2022, participants will be expected at Place du Tribunal from 12 noon. They will be entitled to a dynamic warm-up provided by Virginie, doctor es zumba!
It will then be time, at 1:30 pm, to embark on the Atlantic by going down in front of the rotunda Les Baigneuses. “A hot drink awaits the participants at the outing. Pancakes and drinks will be on sale for those walking around. Because this Givrés bath is a festive event that brings together a large number of spectators.
Belle Epoque costume
Bathers are invited to participate in “Belle Epoque” attire. The best disguises will be rewarded before the big concert organized on the Place du Tribunal. Beatles Revolution will offer two hours of concert!
“The health pass is compulsory, as much as the mask. The sanitary pass is also required to participate in the bath ”.
For the good cause
The City of Sables-d’Olonne supports the Camino de l’Espoir association. Jean Renoux, its founding president, is delighted at the idea of participating in the event. “The Camino is re-associated with the event and we are delighted. The association helps children with neuro-cerebral diseases.
We help families up to € 1,500 per year. We therefore need € 30,000 each year. This is the reason why we organize sporting, cultural and musical events.
“Donations are welcome” remind the elected officials.
If the weather was unfortunately terrible, the Givrés bath would be postponed for a week, on January 9, with schedules modified by one hour due to the tides (bath at 2:30 p.m.).
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