Charities celebrate 10th year of 30 bay swim challenge

BBC Published Jun 28, 2026 Reviewed Jul 1, 2026 ✓ Reviewed by citations.press editors

Marina Brockbank from Jersey Hospice stated that the event was vital in helping two charities continue providing specialist services.

2 · charities Marina Brockbank, from Jersey Hospice

Marina Brockbank from Jersey Hospice stated that participants make a real difference to their two amazing charities.

2 · charities Marina Brockbank, from Jersey Hospice

The two charities are marking the 10th year of the annual swimming challenge.

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Participants can complete the fast‑paced version of the challenge within 30 days.

30 days · challenge duration Liana Summers-Shaw, National Trust for Jersey representative

A more leisurely pace allows participants to spread the challenge over a two‑month window.

2 months · event window Liana Summers-Shaw, National Trust for Jersey representative

The National Trust for Jersey and Jersey Hospice Care stated their challenge is called the 30 Bays Summer Challenge, previously known as 30 Bays in 30 Days.

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The charities extended the challenge by one month last year.

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Liana Summers-Shaw from Jersey's National Trust stated participants could swim at every bay within 30 days or take a more leisurely pace over a two-month event window.

30 days · challenge completion period2 month · event window Liana Summers-Shaw, from Jersey's National Trust

The annual swimming challenge is in its 10th year.

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The opening swim event will be held at 10:00 BST on Sunday at Greve de Lecq.

National Trust for Jersey and Jersey Hospice Care, charities

Two charities are marking the 10th year of an annual swimming challenge with new elements added.

The National Trust for Jersey and Jersey Hospice Care said its 30 Bays Summer Challenge, previously known as 30 Bays in 30 Days, would now also include a 'tide and seek' scavenger hunt - finding hidden symbols on the signs at each beach.

Last year the charities extended the challenge by one month to give more people the opportunity to complete it.

Liana Summers-Shaw from Jersey's National Trust said anyone could take part and encouraged islanders to enjoy the wellbeing and physical benefits of the challenge.

She said: "30 bays is all about appreciating Jersey's beautiful coastline and enjoying nature.

"If you like a fast-paced challenge, you could swim at every bay within 30 days as per the original 30 bays or take a more leisurely pace over the two-month event window.

"You can also just visit the bays for tide and seek, take a photo, or simply enjoy a mindful moment."

The charities said the opening swim event will be held on Sunday at 10:00 BST at Greve de Lecq.

Marina Brockbank from Jersey Hospice said the event was one of many that were "vital in helping both charities continue providing specialist services which can benefit the whole island".

She said: "Every person who takes part is not only enriching their own wellbeing but also making a real difference to our two amazing charities.

"It's a wonderful way to come together, enjoy Jersey's coastline, and support causes that touch so many lives."

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