1 of 15 photos
Fabian Eberhard of the author's The German Sparkle Party floating with HUUB team finds grip on the slippery rocks.
2 of 15 photos
The champions in the women's competition, Caroline Holmqvist and Kristin Larsson, stride towards the finish line.
3 of 15 photos
Nicolas Remires and Julian Dent of Team ENVOL celebrate their victory.
4 of 15 photos
If you think it is tough to swim in 8 degree cold water, then wait until you need to get out of it!
5 of 15 photos
Surf combined with slick rocks makes the transition to running problematic.
6 of 15 photos
Welcome treats at the finish line.
7 of 15 photos
Eventual winner Julian Dent leads his team mate Nicolas Remires out of the water.
8 of 15 photos
It is all splash and fun!
9 of 15 photos
Heavy winds created challenging swims across the Baltic Sea.
10 of 15 photos
Canadian Paul Krochak shows perfect team work by helping his partner Tobias Höglin out of the water.
11 of 15 photos
First start, first win - Nicolas Remires and Julian Dent celebrate at the finish line.
12 of 15 photos
The German Sparkle Party floating with HUUB team back on land
13 of 15 photos
Surfs up.
14 of 15 photos
Swimming in the choppy sea made it tough to stay close to the team mate.
15 of 15 photos
A racer catches the last wave to find shelter on beach.
