Islanders encouraged to brave '12 Bays of Christmas' charity swimming challenge

  • Video report by ITV Channel's Kate Prout

A festive swimming challenge is coming to the Channel Islands to raise money for charity.

12 Bays of Christmas will take place in December, with seasoned swimmers encouraged to take a dip in the cold water.

They will have 12 bays to tick off the list.

Each will be given a nickname in keeping with the festive season - including Baby its Cobo Outside, Porte-let it Snow and Away in Fermain-ger.

In Jersey, money raised will be given to the National Trust for Jersey and Jersey Hospice.

Fundraising in Guernsey will benefit Les Bourgs Hospice.

12 Bays of Christmas in Guernsey

Credit: Les Bourgs Hospice

12 Bays of Christmas in Jersey

Credit: Jersey Hospice Care & National Trust Jersey

It comes off the back of a record year for the 30 Bays in 30 Days challenge, which raised more than £36,000 for charity.

Registrations are open now and can be completed here for Jersey and here for Guernsey.