A campervan convoy, family-friendly activity day and overnight camp-out will take place at the Watersplash in aid of a local ocean-therapy charity, if planning permission is secured.
Healing Waves is hoping to host the fundraising event on Saturday 5 September, to coincide with the final weekend of the school summer holidays.
Organisers hope the fundraiser will provide “a lovely way of ending the summer for families” while raising funds for the charity, which delivers ocean therapy for individuals living with disabilities.
Under the plans, the event would begin with a convoy of up to 100 campervans starting from Le Pulente at around 10.30am.
The first 50 vehicles, which would remain overnight at the Watersplash, would arrive at Le Pulente car park from 9.45am, while a further 50 vehicles would wait in a separate holding area before joining the route.
The convoy would be released in groups of 25 vehicles to reduce congestion and complete an 11.75-mile circuit around the west of the Island before returning to the Watersplash.
Once the convoy returns, the Watersplash car park would host a family fundraising event featuring a surf simulator, bouncy castles, face painting, a coconut shy and live music throughout the afternoon and evening.
The proposed entertainment programme includes DJs, acoustic performers and bands, with music scheduled from midday until 9pm, followed by an overnight campervan stay for up to 50 vehicles.
The Watersplash would provide food and drink under its existing licences, with additional entertainment licences unlikely to be required because activities would take place within the venue’s existing permissions.
However, organisers acknowledge that a road event licence may be required for the convoy, subject to approval from the Bailiff’s Chambers, Honorary Police and other authorities.
A risk assessment accompanying the plans sets out measures intended to minimise disruption and improve safety.
These include requesting Honorary Police escorts at the front and rear of the convoy, deploying marshals at key junctions, staggering departures to reduce traffic congestion and encouraging drivers to adhere to 20mph and 30mph speed limits.
Organisers also propose catch-up points along the route to keep the convoy together.
For the overnight campout, campervans would be positioned at least three metres apart in accordance with Jersey Fire and Rescue recommendations.
Gas cooking, barbecues, open fires and drinking within the car park would not be permitted, while security staff and fire safety equipment would be provided on site.
First aiders from both Healing Waves and the Watersplash would also be present throughout the event.
Organisers intend to close Le Pulente car park and the adjacent southern car park on the evening before the event to allow preparations to take place and to ensure sufficient space for participating vehicles.
