30 bays in 30 days begins today

Monday 01 July 2019

The annual beach swimming challenge to raise money for Les Bourgs Hospice begins today.

Participants are asked to swim in a different local bay every day in July with 33 listed all around the coast.

Entering the 30 bays in 30 days challenge which has been running for several years now in the island raises money to go towards Les Bourgs Hospice £1,100,000 annual running costs. Swimmers can either take part as individuals or join in with group swims and collect sponsorship from their peers. 

While some swimming spots have become difficult to access this year, additional bays in Herm have been added to the list and those who are unable to reach all the bays because of a disability are encouraged to get involved regardless. 

"The good news is that we have been able to add Petit Port back onto the list. The bad news is that due to a landslide the hidden gem of a beach Divette is shut for the summer so this has had to be taken off," the website reads.

Pictured: More information can be found on the event website. 

"Baie des Pecqueries is no longer included but is replaced by Les Amarreurs.  In addition, three from Herm have been added for all you day trippers, weekend breakers and those heading over for the school holidays. So, pick your favourite 30 from the list or if you want an extra challenge to swim them all, the choice is yours.

"Please do try to get involved in the group swims to start and close the event. It was great to see so many people take part last year and it was a brilliant atmosphere. After that you are free to swim the bays in whichever order, whenever you like between 1st and 30th July – you don’t have to swim every day if you don’t want to.

"If you’re going to be off the rock or life is just too busy then you can bank swims on the days that you have more time, it can be as flexible as you need it to be. If you want to be inspired there was one retired gent who completed the challenge throughout July but as an added challenge also ticked every bay off in one day! If you aren’t a strong swimmer you’ll be relieved to hear that you only have to swim a minimum of 30 strokes in each bay, not the whole thing so please sign up," it reads. 

Adults pay £15 to register online  as can under 18s for £5 each.