Category: Club life
Introducing young people to cold-water swimming
On Saturday 16 December 2017, we will once again hold our event called “Children, meet cold water…”. We will welcome children from schools in Prague…
The autumn time trial
This autumn's work party had a particularly energetic, get-things-done spirit. Coordinator Vladimír Čadil especially appreciated the strong turnout and everyone's hard work. We restored the…
The spring time trial
On 23 June 2017 we held our traditional Vltava time trial. We call this event our “triple event”, because it consists of a work party,…
Introducing Young People to Cold-Water Swimming
On Wednesday 7 December, we held our very first “Children, meet cold water…” event. Club chairman Tomáš Prokop and several other experienced cold-water swimmers welcomed…
Autumn Club Trial and Campfire
On 25 September 2016, I. PKO’s cold-water swimmers gathered for their traditional meeting ahead of the 2016/2017 winter season. As usual, it had three parts:…
Swimming from Vrané nad Vltavou to Prague
Looking for a little excitement in winter swimmers’ quiet summer season, we decided to try reviving regular swims from the Vrané nad Vltavou dam, river…
Spring Club Trial and Campfire
Our spring and autumn club trials have become a tradition, giving I. PKO Praha swimmers and invited members of the public a chance to compare…
Expedition to the Pole of Cold — Oymyakon
On Wednesday 15 June 2016, our I. PKO clubhouse hosted a fascinating talk by polar explorer Václav Sůra about his expedition to Oymyakon. Oymyakon is…
Cold-water swimmers’ baptism 2016
Alongside the Christmas memorial — the St Stephen’s Day swimming event beside Prague’s National Theatre — I. PKO’s cold-water swimmers’ baptism is eagerly followed by…
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…