Other events in Baltic States

The competition in winter swimming will take place on January 8 in Estonia in a framework of a program of a cultural event Tallinn – European Culture Capital 2011, a cultural foundation Tallinn 2011 reports.

The main event – the Estonian open Championship in winter swimming will start on January 8, with an opening ceremony at 10.00 presenting a performance by Finnish so-called ice-figure-swimmers, writes LETA.

The fastest winter swimmers will go head-to-head and Estonian championship medals will be awarded in the following winter swimming events: 25 m breaststroke, 50 m freestyle, 4 x 25 m freestyle relay and a 450 m endurance event.

The participants arrive from Finland, Latvia, Russia (Moscow, St Petersburg, and Novosibirsk) and of course all over Estonia. Immediately after the competition everyone has a chance to dip into the icy river water, heat up in the sauna or hot tub.

Long term weather forecast promises proper winter temperatures, so the participants at Pirita Open will have a chance to experience true winter extreme as well as unforgettable views.

The event is free of charge for spectators, participators need registration. Winter swimming festival Pirita Open 2011 is part of the program of European Capital of Culture Tallinn 2011.