Tuesday, 6 January marks the return of the traditional ‘Tuffo di Befana’ event in Marina di Pisa. Now in its 18th edition, consolidating a tradition that aims to promote unity, sharing and the universality of giving, it is organised by Avis Comunale di Pisa in collaboration with Amici del Mare di Livorno, the Italian Red Cross, Pubblica Assistenza and Croce Azzurra del Litorale, with the collaboration of the Municipality of Pisa.

Il ritrovo per tutti i partecipanti è martedì in piazza Sardegna alle ore 11.00 per le iscrizioni cui seguirà, alle ore 11.45, l’arrivo della Befana Avis con i dolci per i bambini e alle ore 12.00 il primo bagno dell’anno.

All participants will meet on Tuesday in Piazza Sardegna at 11:00 a.m. for registration, followed at 11:45 a.m. by the arrival of the Befana Avis with sweets for the children and at 12:00 p.m. by the first swim of the year.

The number of participants in the dive has grown over the years, from a few dozen friends from Livorno and Pisa in 2009 to over 300 in 2023, coming from different areas of Tuscany. The “twinning” with the “Amici del Mare” (Friends of the Sea) of Livorno, where the Marinese initiative began, gives the event a special significance, focusing on the passion and sharing of winter life at sea. In this context, the arrival of the Befana and the distribution of AVIS stockings helps to amplify the geographical scope of the initiative, making the day special and allowing everyone to feel part of the initiative. Once again this year, there will be prizes for the largest group, the youngest diver and the oldest diver.