The New Year's jump into the sea in Portorož is a traditional event on New Year's Day that you simply must not miss! Every year it attracts more brave jumpers and spectators, why not join the event this year? It will be varied and fun!
New Year's jump into the sea: the water is 10 degrees at that time
Start the new year actively, boldly, a little differently. Literally jump into the new year! This year, they will be at the event on the first day of the new year New Year's jumps into the sea 2017 the bravest, for the thirteenth time in a row, rushed screaming into our beloved sea on the central Portorož beach. The water then has a 'pleasant' 10 degrees. There will be an active warm-up with fun props, an entertainment program, jumpers will receive commemorative diplomas and, of course, hot tea and mulled wine, which will warm even the most frosty.
There are more brave jumpers every year
Last year, the event was attended by between 3,500 and 4,000 spectators, who cheered loudly for a record 445 budding daredevils who plunged into the cold sea. The icy water didn't stop the jumpers, and some actually competed in the craziest jumps and poses imaginable. Just jumping into the sea was not enough to get a diploma. It was necessary to swim from one pier to another, which most did without any problems. The title of ambassador of the Slovenian sea and the commemorative diploma, with which the participants undertook to take care of the cleanliness and promotion of the Slovenian sea, will probably hang proudly on the wall or in the office for a long time.
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The feelings experienced by the participants at the event say it all: "It was crazy.", "We'll come again next year.", "I'm so cold that I can't feel my fingers, but I'd go again.", "If I could If someone had told me that I would be so cold, I would never have come, but I will definitely come back next time." Did we convince you? You must register for the event, you can find the registration form at this link.
Video: New Year's jump into the sea 2015
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