This event has been prepared with true enthusiasts in mind – the Polar Bear Club of the Vistula District 2023. On Sunday, November 5th, the winter swimming season will kick off! Enthusiasts will gather at the Beach Bar Aquatica and then head together toward the picturesque Rusałka Beach near the ZOO for a chilling experience.
The event schedule is as follows:
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- 10:00 AM – Registration for winter swimming and Vistula clean-up begins.
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- 11:00 AM – Winter swimming lecture and official welcome.
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- 11:15 AM – Group walk to Rusałka Beach.
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- 11:30 AM – Warm-up and entry into the water.
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- 12:00 PM – Delicious soup for all registered polar bears.
This year, there’s a fantastic new addition: a sauna will be available from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM! You can sign up for 30-minute sessions – registration opens every Saturday before the swim at 12:00 PM, so stay tuned!
What else? As is tradition, riverside masquerades are organized, and this year they will be rewarded immediately with a unique cruise on the Vistula.
During the grand finale on December 10th, special prizes will be awarded: hoodies and hats for the most persistent polar bears. On what basis? It’s very simple!
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- Hoodies for every brave cold-water enthusiast who collects stamps for 5 winter
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- Hats for everyone who is eco-conscious, cares about the environment, and collects stamps for participating in 5 clean-up events along the Vistula River.