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Fabian Eberhard of the author's The German Sparkle Party floating with HUUB team finds grip on the slippery rocks.
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The champions in the women's competition, Caroline Holmqvist and Kristin Larsson, stride towards the finish line.
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Nicolas Remires and Julian Dent of Team ENVOL celebrate their victory.
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If you think it is tough to swim in 8 degree cold water, then wait until you need to get out of it!
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Surf combined with slick rocks makes the transition to running problematic.
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Welcome treats at the finish line.
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Eventual winner Julian Dent leads his team mate Nicolas Remires out of the water.
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It is all splash and fun!
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Heavy winds created challenging swims across the Baltic Sea.
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Canadian Paul Krochak shows perfect team work by helping his partner Tobias Höglin out of the water.
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First start, first win - Nicolas Remires and Julian Dent celebrate at the finish line.
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The German Sparkle Party floating with HUUB team back on land
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Surfs up.
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Swimming in the choppy sea made it tough to stay close to the team mate.
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A racer catches the last wave to find shelter on beach.
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