PRESS RELEASE (12/28/2016)
Big party by the sea this morning in Loano, to celebrate the 30^ edition of the Winter Swimming Tournament, promoted by the’Department of Tourism, Culture and Sports of the City of Loano and organized by the’ATI Free Equipped Beaches in collaboration with the Italian Bathing Union of Loano, the Italian Swimming Federation Lifeguarding, the Coast Guard of Loano.
Veterans and beginners of the cimento came from Liguria, Piedmont, and Lombardy who gathered at Bagni Medusa to take the traditional end-of-year plunge.
A morning with spring weather welcomed the 225 trysts Who were able to linger in the sea for a long time. The temperature outside exceeded the 18 degrees and that of water i 15 degrees.
The younger Leonardo Carbone (5 years) arrived from Milan and the younger to dive was Camilla Facciolo (6 years) coming from Boissano.
Carla Carli, Genoese class 1934 was awarded the “most mature” award” e Salvatore Lombardo Class of 1932, a resident of Vendone, received the cup as the cimentista “more mature.”.
They return to win the “largest group.” i Bad weather swimmers. Finally, two cups were presented to the cymbalists who participated in the “more original way.”. Receiving the award were. Enrico Centofanti in an “Indian” costume.” and Elettra Lorè, little girl dressed as “fairy” from Mondovi.
Present at the award ceremony were the Councillor for Tourism, Culture and Sports Remo Zaccaria and City Councilor Luana Isella.
The rescue service was taken care of by the Operators of the Italian School of Dog Rescue, from the team OPSA (Multipurpose Water Rescue Operators) of the Italian Red Cross and from the CRI of Loano present with an ambulance, physician and EMTs.
