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Invitation to the Cold-Water Swimmers’ Baptism in the Vltava
As usual, the first Sunday in January — this time 3 January 2016 — brings the traditional cold-water swimmers' baptism. The event is open to…
Alfred Nikodem Memorial 2015
Updated with the midday news, Jaromír Váňa’s video report and Antonín Kutil’s photo gallery. The Alfred Nikodem Memorial took place for the 69th time beside…
Invitation to the Christmas Cold-Water Swimming Festival 2015
I. plavecký klub otužilců Praha warmly invites you to the 69th Alfred Nikodem Memorial, our Christmas swimming competition in the Vltava. The oldest and best-known…
Petr Šlajs takes third in an international competition
On Saturday 19 December 2015, the international River Labe CZ Ice Swim 2015 took place on the Labe in Hradec Králové under the auspices of…
Our New Club Member on Czech Radio
How is our newest recruit, Lucie Leišová, preparing for her next swimming challenge — the English Channel? Find out in the interview broadcast by Czech…
Cold-Water Swimming Is Not about Records — You Feel It in Your Mood
A more resilient body, an unusual way to relax, perhaps even the admiration of friends. Cold-water swimming also has fairly strict rules, however… Read the…
Pilsen Solstice Festival 2015
On Saturday 28 November 2015, the 37th Solstice Festival cold-water swimming competition took place at Bolevecký Pond in Pilsen. It also always includes the club…
Jičínský Knížepán through a Newcomer’s Eyes
Our currently fastest swimmer, Petr Šlajs, describes his first encounter with fellow Czech Winter Swimming Cup competitors on his blog. Below you will also find…
The Winter Swimming Season Begins
After a two-year break caused by construction work, the winter swimming season opened once again in its traditional and beautiful setting, the Punkva Caves. Thirty…
New Swimming Talent Leads the Club Trial
As usual, the weather improved for our pre-season “triathlon”, allowing the working party and campfire to go ahead as planned. The least predictable part was…