Guerrero State surfing selection contest

By: Isaac Avila
Translation: Heido Sundstrom

This past weekend, the first event organized by the newly created Guerrero State Surfing Association was held at Playa Punto Muerto in Acapulco. This event had more than 60 competitors from all over the state, including surfers from Petatlan, Zihuatenajo and locals from Acapulco, who were divided into seven categories.

Though the waves did little to help, as they were small in size at one to two meters, the quality of the competition was good and the competitors exhibited their best tricks. Those from Acapulco clearly dominated their heats and won in several categories. Highlights of the event included the current junior champion, Luis Rey Hernandez, who won the Under 14 and Under 18 categories, while Oscar “Pawi” Chino took the Senior category as well as the most coveted and heaviest category: the Open.

This tournament was the first of three and counts for the State Selection that will go to compete in the upcoming National Surfing Games in Rosarito, Baja California Norte this August.

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