Big Chill Swim 1000

Big Chill Swim 1000 is part of the Big Chill Swim in Windermere

The Big Chill Swim 1000 is an ultra-endurance 1000m non-wetsuit swim open to experienced cold water swimmers only and part of the Big Chill Swim, an extreme swimming event in Windermere, England organized by Colin Hill of Chillswim.

Events

30m penguin dip (£12): Ideal for novice winter swimmers, a non timed, no pressure swim - any style acceptable! One width of the marina.
30m breaststroke (£15): Competitive head up breaststroke race, all types of hats welcome! Races will be one width of the marina and held in age group divisions.
60m freestyle (£15): Competitive freestyle race. Races will be two widths of the marina and held in age group divisions. No tumble turns allowed.
4 x 30m relay (£50): A competitive yet fun team event, any swim style, mixed teams only (one person of opposite gender). Each participant will swim one width of the marina for their team.
450m endurance swim (£20): For experienced cold water swimmers only. A huge endurance challenge! Only touch turning allowed for 15 widths of the marina. Participants must provide summary of cold water training and experience, by email to info@chillswim.com to accompany their entry. Minimum requirement is to swim 1 km in water less than 6°C before the race, including witness current email/phone number contact details. This endurance swim race has limited entries. Chillswim reserve the right to refuse entry to swimmers who do not have sufficient experience (please don't be offended it is for the safety of the event).
'Big Chill Swim 1000: an ultra-endurance 1000m non-wetsuit swim open to experienced cold water swimmers only.