Island 232 - Havre des Pas Bathing Pool, St Helier, Jersey

 

Havre des Pas Seawater Bathing Pool is a very small largely man made tidal island built on a rock about 100 metres south of St Helier.  It was built by Jersey Swimming Club and opened in 1895.  After falling into disrepair, it underwent a major refurbishment in 2001.  Since 2005 it has been managed by the States of Jersey.  Life guards are on duty from 10am-6pm every day from May to October but the pool is open all year.  The water in the pool is refreshed by every high tide.  It provides a free safe bathing pool at low tide.  Changing facilities and a café were added in 1927. There is also a sunbathing terrace and freshwater showers  It can be hired for private parties and is also used by the Polar Bear Swimming Pool and local water polo clubs.  Around 100 swimmers take part in the Christmas Day swim each year.

Bridge to the Bathing Pool - needed for access when the tide is in

Entrance to the Bathing Pool

Bathing Pool at low tide

 Lifeguard details and plaques commemorating people associated with the pool