After consultation with the Stadslabo, the Bruges Polarenkring, organizer of the event, decided to make the decision now. “It does not look like the floating layer and water quality will be in order by the end of August. To avoid further rising costs, we now make this difficult decision,” the board says. The blue algae are currently a thick layer of slurry on the water surface.
All together would participate in the competition nearly 400 recreational and competitive swimmers. “It is with regret that we have to cancel this beautiful, annual international event,” said the organization.