As swimmers, through open water, we have the potential to connect with the sea in a special, beautiful and unique way, being able to feel, in an indescribable way, how our true being and essence manages to unite with the whole like a drop of water that dissolves and merges into the infinite ocean. This ability leads us to experience a unique and sincere spirituality in the sense of being able to realize that not only the drop is part of the whole, but also that the whole is found within the drop. That is, the macrocosm as a reflection of our microcosm or the bottomless sea as a mirror of our inner being.

The above leads us to reflect and understand that the sea is a living being with an intelligent and conscious energy that is there to provide all the learning that the soul needs for its highest good, for its evolution and to create its own history in this three-dimensional plane.

Each learning is unique, personal and non-transferable and that is precisely why Mayan Channel Swim will always promote humility towards the sea as a value in each voyage carried out. Under this understanding, we know that part of the success of a swimming journey on the part of the athlete is due to their effort, their spirit and their determination, as well as their physical, mental and emotional preparation. However, we are also aware that a large part, if not almost all, of this success is due to the will and generosity of the sea. Likewise, that the leniency or inclemency that you may have with a swimmer will be totally different from that which you wish to have with someone else; and worse still, that due to his desire or whim he does not allow a swimmer to successfully cross, regardless of whether the latter is the most fit and capable in the world to do so.

It is for this reason that at Mayan Channel Swim, we do not give any importance to swimming times, since we consider that these are relative, misleading, apparent and that they depend on fortune and the maritime circumstances that the swimmer has to face. A slow swimmer can make the “best time” thanks to the fact that he was favored by a great current that led him to break the record. An impressively fast swimmer may be disadvantaged and end up with the “worst time” because he encountered a large countercurrent during his crossing that prevented him from arriving at the time desired or predicted by himself according to his personal swimming times.

At Mayan Channel Swim we value more the effort, determination, mental strength and warrior spirit of a swimmer who, despite the contrary and adverse circumstances, manages to finish successfully no matter the time. THOSE ARE THE STORIES THAT MAYAN CHANNEL SWIM SEEKS TO WITNESS!

NOTE: Despite the above and to comply with the best international open water practices, Mayan Channel Swim will keep and publish, on this website, a ranking of times of all the swimmers who have made the crossing from Cozumel to Riviera Maya.

The selection and criteria taken into account to be selected for the Honorable Mention will be as follows:

• 1.-When the weather conditions are very adverse and difficult, and despite this the crossing is achieved. (strong currents and winds)
• 2.- When there are swimmers with donation projects to social charity foundations.
• 3.- When the crossing is achieved with swimmers who have some type of special condition.

The honorable mention consists of giving a special commemorative plaque and special appointment in the general ranking list.