About 4,500 people took part in the traditional new year dip in the North Sea at Ostend this weekend.
Last year the temperature of water was 4°C and this year’s bathers enjoyed a whole 8°C on Saturday.
“There was a great atmosphere and about 10,000 spectators were there to cheer them along,” said Vincent Drouard from Ostend tourist board.
The new year dip is a popular group activity, said Drouard, adding that some businesses use the event as a team-building exercise.
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