Quicksilver Group News
March 16th, 2014Green Island Ocean Swim set for 14 September
Great Adventures annual Green Island Ocean Swim is set for a big splash on Sunday 14 September! Swimmers of all ages will take on this unique Great Barrier Reef swim competing in 1.5km and 3km events.
The event is open for swimmers aged 12 and over, with prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall for men and women in both the 1.5km and 3km swims. A fun “Nippers” swim will also be included for junior swimmers under the age of 12.
Typically the water temperature at this time of year is 24 degrees with the air temperature around 28 degrees. The swims will take place on the leeward side of the island with each leg of the event offering a variety of conditions, from shallows to wind chop to tidal flow – and the opportunity to swim over beautiful corals and colourful marine life.
Since its inception in 2006, the Great Adventures Green Island Ocean Swim has developed into a wonderful community event and a much anticipated swim on the local ocean swim calendar. It is made possible with the support of Surf Life Saving Queensland and the Cairns Crocs Triathlon Club.
Fast catamaran transfers for competitors and spectators to Green Island depart at 8.30am from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal. The swims will commence at approximately 10am.
Registration and bookings can be done online at www.green-island.com.au/oceanswim or by calling Great Adventures on (07) 4044 9944.
Accommodation is available to stay at Green Island Resort. For enquiries please contact [email protected] or call (07) 4031 3300.
2014 Great Adventures Green Island Ocean Swim
| Swimmers Price | |
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| Over 15 years | $62 |
| 12 – 14 years | $31 |
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| Non-swimmers (Spectators) Price | |
| Adult | $60.20 |
| Child (4-14) | $30.10 |
