Are you up for this year’s 30 Bays challenge?

St Brelade’s Bay, last day of the National Trust for Jersey, 30 Bays in 30 Days challenge Picture: ROB CURRIE

Launched in 2016, the annual event is organised by the National Trust for Jersey and Jersey Hospice Care, and encourages participants of all ages to swim 30 strokes in 30 bays around the Island throughout July. Alternatively, swimmers can visit their closest or
favourite bay 30 times to complete their swims.

Nearly 700 people took part last year and raised £26,000, which was split between the two organisations.

Donna Le Marrec, marketing and events manager at the National Trust for Jersey, said: ‘We hope as many people as possible will take part and enjoy the 30 Bays in 30 Days challenge. Please do not be put off if you think that you cannot complete the challenge in July. We encourage you to continue in August or just swim in your favourite bay as many times as you can.’

Organisers are hopeful that this year will include the traditional opening and closing swims at St Brelade’s Bay, which could not take place last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Information on where and when these will take place will be announced close
to the start date while restrictions are reviewed.

Katrina Hancock, director of income generation at Jersey Hospice Care, said: ‘I would encourage everyone to get involved, whether you’ve been doing it for years or this is your first time – it’s a great way to enjoy our Island home and raise vital funds for two really important local charities.’

Islanders can register via the event’s website at 30bays30days.org.je.

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