View an edited version of a documentary shown on Supersport 6 of an historic event, the Speedo Ice Swim Africa.
This is an ice swim - a swim done in water temperature less than 5C in Fraserburg, close to the town Sutherland, which is one of the coldest towns in South Africa.
20 to 22 January 2012 - Jurmala, Latvia.
The seaside resort of Jurmala has a long history of swimming and is well-known for its natural resources - its mild climate, invigorating seawater, fresh air, mineral-rich mud and rejuvenating spa treatments are world-class. Jurmala is situated by 33 km stretch of white sandy beach, with large pine forests and the River Lielupe creating a magical border around the city.
Latvian hospitality is generous and genuine. Try it for yourself!
The water temperature at Tooting Bec lido was 3C, and weather on the damp side, but that didnt stop East Dorset club members picking up a hatful of medals and having the best time - the atmosphere was fabulous.
If you want to experience British eccentricity at its very best, you have to take part next time.
Following an invigorating swim on Sunday 12 December 2010, we were delighted to announce East Dorset Open Water Swimming Club’s awards for the 2010 season at our annual Christmas lunch:
Best female swim: Emily Abbott
Best male swim: Paolo Deluca
Most improved male swimmer: Simon Gater
Most improved female swimmer:Martha Holman
Most inspirational swimmers: Annie Richardson and Mike Trew
President’s Awards: Bob Holman and Stuart Purcell
Chairman’s Award: Gerry Griffin
Read on for some important reminders
Fed up of huddling in front of the three bar fire? Feeling a little claustrophobic in your scarf, hat and gloves? Sky’s Simon Newton asked swimmers at the Parliament Hill Lido why on earth they wanted to dive into 0.1C water in the annual ‘Plum Pudding Plunge’
Saturday 4 December 2010 (60 metres) - Parliament Hill Lido, London
The OSS December Dip - on the first Saturday of every December - is gaining something of a cult following, with 240 swimmers celebrating the start of the 2009 festive season.
It’s back for 2010, with some brilliant speakers, a hot tub, cold plunge, ginger wine & mingling, and the kind of good time you can lunch off for at least the rest of the day.
Kate Rew, of the Outdoor Swimming Society, tells One Planet about the joys of swimming outdoors.
South London Swimming Club will be holding this biennial event which has become a must for cold water swimmers but also attracts many first time competitors. Age and ability is no barrier - with water temperatures as low as 3°C, jumping in for the 30 yard races is a challenge in itself.
There are a variety of races this year, from the traditional “head up” breaststroke, the freestyle dash and relays, to the endurance 500 yard challenge for the really fool hardy. To help competitors recover there’ll be a Finnish sauna and a hot tub available after the races as well as a host of stalls and entertainment going on throughout the day.
As Lewis Pugh climbs up Mount Everest in preparation for his glacial swim on 22 May 2010 Speedo have released a series of exclusive videos on the “Ice Bear”.
Video highlights of 700 competitors from 20 countries including Finland, Russia, UK and Nigeria who entered this year’s event held in Lake Bled, Slovenia. The competition included 25 metres breaststroke, 25 and 50m freestyle, relays and the creme de la creme of winter swimming, the 450 m Endurance race.
