Author: alex
Happy New Year 2012 and an Invitation to the Swimmers’ Baptism
I. PKO Praha’s cold-water swimmers wish all our supporters a happy 2012 and invite you to Braník on Sunday 8 January at 10:30 for the…
Alfred Nikodem Memorial 2011
On 26 December 2011, as every year, we organised the oldest Czech cold-water swimming competition: the Alfred Nikodem Memorial. Its 65th edition again offered 100-,…
Alfred Nikodem Memorial 2011 — Photo Gallery
As every year, we organised the Alfred Nikodem Memorial on 26 December 2011. Its 65th edition again featured 100-, 300- and 750-metre events. Skies were…
Invitation: Christmas Cold-Water Swimming
I. plavecký klub otužilců Praha warmly invites you to the 65th Alfred Nikodem Memorial, our Christmas swimming competition in the Vltava. The event is supported…
We Won the Mayor’s Cup in Plzeň
Racing at Plzeň’s Bolevecký Pond traditionally provides one of the tougher cold-water challenges. This year was no exception, although the event had moved a week…
Čehovice Pond: Finally, Cold Water!
The real cold-water swimming season began for us at Čehovice near Prostějov. Water at 3.9°C finally allowed performance grades to be earned. The 250 metres…
Přerov Lagoon
The 13th František Venclovský Memorial at Přerov Lagoon took place in unusually warm November weather. With water above 8°C, everyone could swim without needing a…
Jičínský Knížepán
Sunshine greeted competitors at Jičín’s Kníže Pond. The nine-degree water allowed even newcomers to swim longer distances without qualification restrictions. Lovely weather, good organisation and…
Pool Racing in Slavkov
The winter swimming breaststroke championships took place in Slavkov’s outdoor pool on Saturday 8 September 2011, with water at 16°C — conditions more reminiscent of…
Punkva: Opening the Cold-Water Swimming Season
The winter swimming season traditionally begins with a swim in the Punkva Caves in the Moravian Karst. The water stays almost the same temperature every…