Sauna Meets Speed: Wakeboarder Jumps Over Flaming PortaSauna in Viral Stunt

In one of the more unexpected scenes to emerge from the UK outdoor scene this year, a professional wakeboarder has been filmed launching over a fully lit wood-fired sauna - flames crackling, steam rising - in what can only be described as a wild fusion of sport and sauna culture.

The stunt, captured at South Coast Wake Park, featured a blazing-hot HEX sauna tent from fast-growing startup PortaSauna. Designed to withstand the elements and ready for adventure, the tent took centre stage as wakeboarders soared above it in a bold celebration of outdoor living and cold-water culture.

"It's the kind of thing people say can't be done - mixing fire and water, madness and mindfulness," said Harry Beardsley, Commercial Director at PortaSauna. "But that's exactly the spirit we wanted to capture. Our saunas are built for life outside, and that includes a bit of chaos."

The moment quickly made its way around social media, drawing attention from wellness communities, outdoor enthusiasts, and lifestyle brands alike. But behind the viral energy was a clear message: recovery, resilience, and adventure don't need to be confined to spas or sterile settings. They can happen in wild places, among friends, with steam rising into the open air.

Named UK Start-Up Business of the Year 2025, PortaSauna has quickly become a standout in the growing world of mobile wellness. Their signature HEX and HEXXL sauna tents can be packed into the back of a car, assembled in under ten minutes, and heat up in less than twenty. The brand's wood-fired cold plunge range - known as PortaPlunge - adds to the company's commitment to natural contrast therapy, a growing trend among athletes and recovery-led wellness seekers.

"This wasn't just about going viral," added Beardsley. "It's about showing what outdoor living can be. There's nothing wrong with calm and quiet, but sometimes wellness looks like this - firewood, friends, and someone flying overhead on a wakeboard."

The footage was part of PortaSauna's seasonal campaign, designed to show the ruggedness of the brand's products and the sense of fun and freedom they aim to promote. It's a far cry from sterile spa rooms or chrome recovery tanks - and that's exactly the point.

With more than 30 retailers across the UK, a growing presence across Europe, and new offerings like the event-focused PortaSpa, PortaSauna continues to carve its own path in the wellness industry - one that feels less like a brand and more like a movement.

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Founded in 2024, PortaSauna is a UK-based wellness company designing and manufacturing portable, wood-fired saunas and cold water recovery gear. Their products focus on mobility, community, and connection to the outdoors - built for adventurers, athletes, and anyone seeking a new way to recover and recharge.

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