Islanders urged to take the plunge for charity

Saturday 30 June 2018

Islanders are encouraged to take the plunge and choose 30 bays they want to swim in from a list of 32 over a 30-day period beginning tomorrow, in an effort to raise money for two charities.

30 Bays in 30 Days is aiming to raise money for Jersey Hospice and the National Trust for Jersey.

You can swim in a bay more than once or visit more than one in one day, as long as you have done a minimum of 30 strokes.

People taking part are encouraged to join in on the group swims starting and closing the event to register, pick up their swimming hats and meet their fellow swimmers. Between then, challengers can swim in the bays in any order they please.

Pictured: Participants will be given a swimming hat.

The first group swims will take place at 10:30 tomorrow at St. Brelade’s Bay at and both Le Mourier Swim/Sea/Save and RNLI Lifeguards will be providing safety cover until 11:00.

Steven Hunt, Fundraising Chairman at Jersey Hospice Care said: “This challenge celebrates how lucky we are to have so many amazing places to go swimming.

“I would encourage everyone to take part, enjoy the benefits for themselves and support two local charities in the process.”

 The challenge is open to everyone, and even if you’re too busy or off island during the allocated dates, you are encouraged to continue it into August.

Pictured: The first group swim will take place tomorrow at St. Brelade's Bay.

Charles Alluto, Chief Executive for the National Trust for Jersey said: “All money raised will be split equally between Jersey Hospice Care and the National Trust for Jersey and will help in The Trust’s pledge to permanently safeguard a further 1000 vergées of unspoilt coastline forever and for everyone.

“We hope as many people as possible will take part and enjoy our 30 Bays in 30 Days challenge.” 

Anyone interested in taking part can register online throughout July or at the opening swim.