Admin August 12, 2011, 2:41 pm h.
After almost 3 weeks of problems and false starts in Petropavlovsk Kamchatsky the Bering strait swim 2011 was finally and definitively cancelled, or at least postponed until 2012. Kamchatka is also known as the land of fire and ice and on this occasion it seems the fire prevailed as the swimmers were limited to training swims in Avachinsky bay and the pacific ocean, lowest temperature 11c. However there were visits to a small lake with 10 minute swims in 5c water. Some participants also summitted the Avacha Volcano in abysmal conditions, but ultimately the enormous target that was the Bering Strait was not even sighted.
Beaurocratic problems concerning the ship(s) prevented the expedition from leaving the harbour in Petropavlovsk Kamchatsky. The tragic sinking of a passenger vessel on the Volga river earlier in July was the catalyst for these problems and after tireless work from the organisers it seemed that a ship carrying the swimmers to Chukotka and the Bering Strait would sail but alas it wasnt to be and all hopes for this event turn to 2012. Anybody interested in being involved in next years event either as a swimmer, organiser or sponsor please contact me here
Admin March 11, 2010, 11:55 am h.
The Finish & in the distance - the start. River Morava, Olomouc
Toboggan, rollercoaster, fairground ride – all words that were used to describe the winter swimming competition in the Morava Rapids, sorry I mean the Morava River on saturday 27th of February.
Two months of snow and extreme conditions all but dissapeared in the 5 days prior to the competition and water levels swelled and the river began to resemble something like mountain rapids.
Cold water swimming is always fun but on this day we really were in for a fast and furious ride as over 60 participants lined up for the longest 750m course.
To read the full report and see more photos put the mouse on REPORTS and then REPORTS FEB 2010 or simply click on this link
http://extremewinterswimming.com/zS
Also, scroll down and watch cold water swimming videos.
Admin February 25, 2010, 11:30 am h.
After some “down” time we are now up and running again. Although site admin is ongoing new content will be published soon including more winter swimming videos featuring swimming in extreme conditions, in very cold water.
More information about how to harden the body against cold water will also be coming along with information about various other things including news of the professional documentary film that is currently in production, featuring the many aspects of winter swimming and even exclusive & as yet unseen footage of a wedding in cold water !
