It’s that time of year again, and the best swimmers from around our island, as well as the surrounding areas are preparing for the Cocos Crossing. Hosted by our island’s two oldest swim clubs, the Manukai Athletic Club and the Manhoben Swim Club, this year’s Cocos Crossing will take place on the 28th of May with check-in starting at 5 am.
Here at Nissan Guam, Cocos Crossing is one of our favorite island events. From watching all the fierce competitors battling out in the crystal clear waters, to the amazing local food and entertainment at the Fiesta, there is something for everyone to love at Cocos Crossing. With the race being held in Merizo, you’re going to need a reliable way to get your family down there for the day, and what better way to get there than in a brand new Nissan vehicle? Our wide variety of Nissan vehicles ensures that we have the perfect model to fit your family’s needs no matter what they are. We’ve also got exceptional financing options which allow you to get into your new vehicle without going anywhere near over your budget. Check out our inventory and find the vehicle of your dreams today.
Course Layout
Located at the southern tip of our island, the Race will be held within Cocos Lagoon which lies between Merizo and Cocos Island. The lagoon is protected for the most part from the open ocean by the fringing reef around it. Because there is access to the open ocean that surrounds Guam, participants will see many of the amazing marine creatures that call the waters near our island home. Sea turtles, manta rays, and an abundance of tropical fish make up the majority of the sea life that can be seen, with an occasional reef shark or two making an appearance. Because currents may be on the strong side due to weather conditions and locations such as around the channels, swimmers are encouraged to prepare themselves before the race to ensure they can handle the challenge.
The Cocos Crossing is divided into four different race options. Competitors can choose to enter the 5K Race, the 10K Race, the 2.5-mile Swim, or the 2.5-mile Neptune Swim which allows competitors to use masks, fins, and snorkels. Both of the 2.5-mile races will be straight swims from the Cocos Island pier to the Merizo public pier with event buoys as guides. The 5K race will be in the shape of a half diamond, and will begin at the Cocos Island pier as well. The 5K race will then curve around a buoy in the middle, and head towards the Merizo pier. Contestants in the 10K race will follow a diamond-shaped course that begins and ends at Merizo pier. The 10K course will go across the lagoon to Cocos Island, and then to a specially placed buoy, and then will head back to the Merizo pier.
For those interested in competing in this year’s Cocos Crossing, registration will be open until the 24th at 11:59 pm Guam time, and must be completed and paid for on the Guam Cocos Crossing event page on Eventbrite. While none of the vehicles we have here at Nissan Guam will be able to help you in the race, we know that the perfect vehicle for your family is waiting here for you. To stay updated on more local events, keep an eye on our Community Blog. If you’ve fallen in love with a vehicle in our inventory, you can schedule a test drive right from our website by clicking the button below. We hope to see all of you in Merizo on race day!
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