For several years the bathhouse Chalet Moia starts the new season with the extraordinary opening of the first of January. At 12.00, it will take place in the icy waters of the Sirio (4.0-4.5 ° C average) the fourth winter ordeal.
now classic event for many canavesani meet the first of January on the “Sirio” banks to “warm up” with their brave cheers “polar bears” canavesani and not. Tradition that over the years has increasingly gained more numerous participants and onlookers. In 2014 the number of participants has risen to 21, the young Giacomo Vercelli of only six years, from Varallo Sesia to the Dean Rodolfo Riotta 80 from Novi Ligure. In confirmation of the low health risk if the physical conditions are good.
New this year is the proposed tree of plenty, in Christmas version.
On short distance (30 meters), only to be strictly carried out with a swimsuit, there are ladders for easy exit from the water to the “polar bears” less adventurous. On the pier, adjacent to each ladder was placed a “greasy pole” with hanging numerous awards, which will be so “collected” by the intrepid swimmers.
The Directorate provides services, cabins and showers with hot water and, for the safety of all, half of the emergency room of 118.
E ‘is also expected to attend the Italian team Rescue Dogs (SICS) which will play functions of assistance and emergency response in the water with beautiful Newfoundland dogs.
It is confirmed in the edition 2015 “II memorial spouses Moia”, founder of the homonymous settlement. Beginning at 11:30 am there will be an amateur race of about 3600 meters equal to a lap of Lake Sirio, to go counter-clockwise, starting and finishing at “Moia”.
Just enough time to take off your running shoes and put on the costume, that is, to transform from “runner” in “polar bear.”
You can follow the event from webcams at: www.chaletmoia.it
At the end, hot drinks, mulled wine and lies offered by the management of the bathhouse Chalet Moia.
It is hoped that this year the number of participants, such as that of the audience, continue to grow. By management of the Chalet Moia a warm invitation. … Word of mouth
