To apply sunscreen before swimming is very normal task; but on Sunday lathering may be taken to a whole new level.
The Cancer Council is calling for more than 255 northern beaches locals to slip, slop, slap in a 60m by 60m area on Manly Beach to break the world record for the most people applying sunscreen at the same time.
The idea came from 19-year-old Narrabeen resident Cale Watson.
He said, ‘‘I was browsing over the Guinness Book of World Records website when I saw it’’.
“The northern beaches were an obvious spot for the record attempt in light of the crowds that head here in summer”, said Mr Watson.
‘‘The record to beat is 251, set earlier this year. It is required to be done for two minutes, simultaneously and individually.’’ The record has proven to be highly sought after around the world, the latest attempt recorded last weekend in California.
Fortunately, it was unsuccessful with only 121 people turning up.
Cancer Council spokesperson stated that when we found out about the Americans doing it we thought they would blow us out of the water but they failed massively.
To coincide with the attempt, the Cancer Council will be unveiling its Sun Sound jingle.
A spokesperson told, ‘‘The jingle was created by Ben Lee and will be played at Manly from this summer every few hours to remind people about sun protection’’.
To be a part of the record attempt, head to North Steyne Surf Club at 10am.
The Cancer Council is calling for more than 255 northern beaches locals to slip, slop, slap in a 60m by 60m area on Manly Beach to break the world record for the most people applying sunscreen at the same time.
The idea came from 19-year-old Narrabeen resident Cale Watson.
He said, ‘‘I was browsing over the Guinness Book of World Records website when I saw it’’.
“The northern beaches were an obvious spot for the record attempt in light of the crowds that head here in summer”, said Mr Watson.
‘‘The record to beat is 251, set earlier this year. It is required to be done for two minutes, simultaneously and individually.’’ The record has proven to be highly sought after around the world, the latest attempt recorded last weekend in California.
Fortunately, it was unsuccessful with only 121 people turning up.
Cancer Council spokesperson stated that when we found out about the Americans doing it we thought they would blow us out of the water but they failed massively.
To coincide with the attempt, the Cancer Council will be unveiling its Sun Sound jingle.
A spokesperson told, ‘‘The jingle was created by Ben Lee and will be played at Manly from this summer every few hours to remind people about sun protection’’.
To be a part of the record attempt, head to North Steyne Surf Club at 10am.
Source - World Records News
