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Sauna & Recovery Sessions

The Big Chill

16 January 2027
Burton Sailing Club, Foremark Reservoir

About the Event

We are delighted to be back at Burton Sailing Club on Foremark Reservoir for this winter event. SAUNA & COLD PLUNGE AVAILABLE DURING AND POST-EVENT! Post-event contrast therapy. Book a 50-minute wood-fired sauna session and warm up properly after The Big Chill (who wouldn't want that in the depths of January?!) Sauna and cold plunge sessions are available to everyone attending, whether competing, spectating, or part of the crew. About the event; THE BIG CHILL WINTER RACE ❄️🏁 4km or 12km Lap Race The big chill is back!! but we have a new home - Foremark Reservoir, Derby Join us on Saturday 17th January 2026. On water start, on water finish. Expect a mix of left and right turns within the route. For those doing 4km. You are one and done! For those doing 12km, 3 times a charm. Format On water start, on water finish. Expect a mix of left and right turns within the 4km route. There is NO beach run in this technical event. This is all about paddling, save your running for getting to the front of the cafe queue for your celebratory hot chocolate. Fun friendly vibes, everyone welcome. Following categories in both Male & Female HARD BOARD FLEET Junior 12.5 Below 12.6 - 13.9 14 and above ISUP FLEET Junior 12.5 Below 12.6 - 13.9 14 and above On The Day Registration 9:30am - 10:30am Race Starts 11:15am Prize Giving around 2:15/230pm Facilities Car parking adjacent to the launch area, changing facilities, toilets, hot showers, cafe serving breakfast, lunch. #THEBIGCHILL

Sessions run in 50-minute slots throughout the day, with space for up to 10 people at a time. Book your slot in advance — your spot is held for 15 minutes while you check out.

Wood-fired stove and bench seating inside the sauna
Warm up — wood-fired heat, seats 10–12
The cold plunge tub ready beside the sauna
Cool down — twin cold plunge by the water

The Big Chill · 16 Jan