Nippers Take Over Holywell Bay in Wild Beach Challenge Day

Hundreds of young lifesavers unite for Max Hocking fun day

Around 400 children from surf life saving clubs across Cornwall gathered at Holywell Bay on Friday 14th June for the annual Max Hocking fun day.

The beach, known as the ‘Bay of Dreams’, was filled with excitement as nippers tackled a mix of sea and beach-based challenges, topped off with a high-energy obstacle course finale.

Volunteers make it happen

The day was organised by Holywell Bay Surf Life Saving Club, with volunteers pulling together to run the popular event.

Steve Peck, Chairman of Holywell SLSC, said:

“This event was always going to be special as the preparation involved was immense.

“Huge respect and congratulations to the Nipper team for pulling off some genius events – you would never think tug-of-war-flags would work – but it does!

“The finale obstacle course could have been its own television show – encouraging teamwork and camaraderie which is essentially what the lifesaving scene is all about.

“Huge thanks to everyone who helped make it happen and all the Cornish clubs who attended, gave it their all, and helped create a day to remember!”

Teamwork at its core

The day gave young lifesavers the opportunity to mix with others from different clubs, taking part in team events designed to challenge them physically while promoting cooperation.

The final obstacle course, featuring nippers of all ages and clubs working together, proved to be a crowd favourite and a memorable end to the event.