On November 29, 2026, the Departmental Committee of River Swimming (Nage en Eau Vive) for Eure and the Regional Committee of River Swimming for Normandy are set to host the third leg of both the Championnat de Normandie NEV and the Trophée de l'Eure. The event promises an exhilarating 4-kilometer descent along the picturesque river Eure, inviting swimmers from local clubs as well as those outside the department. Swimmers will gather at the ponton located near the intersection of Departmental Road D71 and the Chemin de Halage du Vaudreuil to embark on a thrilling journey that winds through the Morte Eure section within the Golf du Vaudreuil, concluding at the base in Val de Reuil. The course is approximately 4 kilometers long and typically takes around one hour to complete. This event welcomes all licensed members of FFESSM (2027) along with their spouses or family members who can participate upon obtaining a "Open-Pass" license for €3, provided they have a medical certificate confirming fitness within the last year. For minors participating in this competition, only an attestation of negative responses to health questionnaires is required. Participants must present either individual insurance coverage from FFESSM (Leisure 1, 2, or 3) or another organization that includes coverage for competitive river swimming. All necessary documents can be downloaded through the Sportif.com registration platform. The entry fee stands at €15 per person until November 15th midnight; thereafter, it increases to €18 from November 16th to November 21st midnight. Additionally, a participation of €5 is requested for hot beverages and pastries provided for accompanying individuals. The technical fees associated with the Sportif.com platform are borne by each competitor during registration. The official gathering point will be at Base NEV 27 – Voie Marmaille in Val de Reuil (adjacent to Pagaie Passion club), where participants should arrive no later than 08:45 AM. GPS coordinates for the venue are - Latitude: 49.265880, Longitude: 1.221910. No shuttle service is arranged; therefore, swimmers are encouraged to coordinate their transportation among themselves or with fellow participants arriving at the same time. For more information and registration details, interested individuals can visit https://medical.ffessm.fr for health questionnaires and download necessary forms from the provided link. This event offers a unique opportunity to experience the beauty of river swimming in Normandy while contributing to the vibrant community atmosphere surrounding this competitive yet inclusive sporting tradition.
