30 Bays and 15 Bays in 30 Days Challenge 2026

1st July, 2026

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30 Bays in 30 Days Challenge

Memorable swims. Memorable summer.
Rediscover your love of sea swimming—or start a new one! This challenge is the perfect way to explore Guernsey’s stunning coastline, enjoy time with family and friends, and make the most of summer.

Back for 2026 - 15 Bays in 30 Days

If you’ve always wanted to take part but are short on time, this option is for you! Sign up, choose any 15 bays, and complete them at your own pace during July.

About the Event

Since its launch, 30 Bays in 30 Days has raised over £290,000 for Les Bourgs Hospice. The concept has inspired similar events in Jersey and Alderney, and has grown to include:

9 Bays in 30 Days – perfect for younger families
12 Bays of Christmas – a festive winter challenge
5 Bays in 5 Days – supporting Alderney charities

By taking part, you’ll help Les Bourgs Hospice continue providing free, specialist palliative care and support to patients and their loved ones. We encourage participants to raise at least £30 in sponsorship or make a donation.

What is the Challenge?

Swim at least 30 strokes in 30 bays (or 15 bays if you choose the smaller challenge) during July.

Flexible timing – bank swims on weekends or when you have more time
Accessibility option – if mobility issues make some bays difficult, choose the ones that work for you and complete 30 swims there
Team option – register individually and share the bays between your group in any way that suits you

Extras

Every entry receives a beautifully illustrated map by Caroline Cummins (Little Paper Gallery) to tick off your swims.
Option to purchase a framed keepsake of your summer swims.
Beach Clean option in partnership with Plastic Free Guernsey—perfect for non-swimmers who want to support the event and protect our coastline.

When?

1st – 30th July 2026
(You can continue into August if needed.)
First group swim: Vazon, 6:30pm on 1st July.

Where?

Vazon
Albecq
Grandes Rocques
Port Soif
Portinfer
Baie de Port Grat
Rousse
Le Grand Havre
Les Amarreurs
Ladies Bay
Baie de la Jaonneuse
Pembroke Bay
L’Ancresse Bay
Fontenelle Bay
Bordeaux
La Vallette Bathing Pools
Fermain Bay
Marble Bay
Petit Port
Moulin Huet
La Jaonnet
Saints Bay
Petit Bot Bay
Portelet
Rocquaine Bay
L’Eree Bay
Perelle Bay
Crocq Bay (behind Fort Richmond and accessed via the slipway)
Richmond
Cobo

HERM:
Hotel Beach
Shell Beach
Belvoir Beach

ALDERNEY:

Braye

Saye

Arch

Corblets

Longis

OPTION FOR THOSE WITH A DISABILITY OR HAVE MOBILITY ISSUES - we are lucky to have so many amazing places to swim off Guernsey but some of them present a challenge to get to. If you would like to get involved but think that you will be unable to swim at every bay on the list please still sign up then choose which bays work for you & complete 30 swims at those to complete the challenge.

How to Register

REGISTRATIONS are now open! Please click on this link.

Thank you for your support.

Downloads

Sponsorship form 30 bays in 30 days 2026.pdf

Sponsorship form 15 bays in 30 days 2026.pdf

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