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Ždáň, Slapy 2012

An unusual series of three races on three consecutive days ended with the Slapy Marathon at Ždáň on Saturday 7 July 2012.

Seč, Ejpovice and Bolevák 2012

The end of June and beginning of July brought a series of open-water races: Seč Reservoir on 30 June, Bolevecký Pond on 5 July, and…

Campfire, 24 June 2012

Our traditional pre-summer campfire followed immediately after the club trial. This little gallery captures the atmosphere of our get-together. Photos: Ivan Landa

The Season’s Final Cold-Water Races in Nová Paka

“Čeření Bahňáku” in Nová Paka once again lived up to expectations, with a wonderful atmosphere despite the April weather. The winter season said goodbye with…

Břeclav Beaver 2012

Ideal conditions — air at 8°C, water at 1.8°C and sunshine — plus access to the starts on foot or by boat and a friendly…

Czech Championships — Brno 2012

On Saturday 11 February 2012, Brno’s Svratka hosted another Czech Winter Swimming Championships, this time freestyle and in truly wintry conditions. The water was 1.0°C…

Braník Ice 2012 — Ladislav Nicek Memorial

The tenth anniversary edition of our competition was also the first Ladislav Nicek Memorial. Interest was strong, with 151 competitors. Conditions were truly wintry; to…

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:…

Cold-Water Swimmers’ Baptism 2012

I. PKO Praha’s traditional swimmers’ baptism took place on Sunday 8 January 2012. The weather was less traditional: air at 4°C, water at 5°C, cloudy…

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…