In addition to a full oliebollen belly and a hangover from the champagne, the New Year’s dive on January 1 cannot be missed. The sprint for a splash in the water is possible every year in several lakes in Drenthe.
Anyone who has gathered the courage to jump into the water can at least be sure that his or her body is completely ‘on’. This time, the daredevils can participate in the New Year’s dive in Coevorden, Hoogeveen, de Wijk, Grolloo, Noord-Sleen, Veenoord, Valthermond and Nijeveen.
Anyone who wants to give their body a boost, not in Drenthe but elsewhere, must pay close attention to whether the dive will continue. Many dives have been canceled on the Wadden Islands. In Friesland and Groningen, some events on the coast are still taking place, but that could still change due to weather conditions.
Swimming in a sheltered recreational lake does not have to be more dangerous than normal, even with strong winds, although the Rescue Brigade warns to always pay close attention.
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