Category: Winter swimming competitions
41st Cold-Water Swimmers’ Gathering on the Metuje, Náchod
The 41st Cold-Water Swimmers’ Gathering on the Metuje, also the 13th J. Řebíček Memorial, took place in Náchod on 14 January 2012 amid wintry scenery:…
Dr Jaroslav Danielka Memorial, Pardubice
The 41st cold-water swimming display on the Elbe in Pardubice was held this year as the first Dr Jaroslav Danielka Memorial. Both water and air…
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…