This Wednesday, January 1 at 10:30 a.m., the beach facing Place Maillol was crowded with people between swimmers ready to face the 14° water and onlookers. And this time to start the year off on the right foot has more and more fans. Like Eric: “This is my baptism in the town. I am from the North and the previous year, it was in Le Touquet that I had my first swim. Here, the temperature is milder. I am happy with this wonderful approach which allows you to share a friendly moment by finding yourself in the water for January 1st. It must be said that the mild weather was appreciated with beautiful sunshine without the slightest breath of wind on the horizon. A 30-minute warm-up period took place to get in better physical condition before diving time, with Véronique and Céline from the Énergie fit association and Coach'N dance, organizers of this event: “This session will make it easier to get into the water and start this first day of the year in a dynamic way.”
200 brave
At 11 a.m. sharp, nearly 200 brave swimmers, wearing their Santa hats, jumped into the water. The Sea Rescuers were present, Jean-Philippe Montserrat outing boss explains: “There are eight of us from Saint-Cyprien for aquatic surveillance at the swimming level so that everything goes well with joy and good humor.” Their stand was also present to collect donations and sell small items and clothing.
The town hall offered a well-deserved snack to the courageous swimmers.
-A very beautiful morning which allowed the bodies to be revitalized, while warming the hearts with the sweet thought that this year will be a great success with happiness.
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