ROCA BLANCA BODYBOARD AND SURF TOURNAMENT 2013
Translation: Heido Sundstrom
Among the festivities of the 2013 Rio Grande Annual Fair, various activities were held that included: agricultural, livestock, craft, cultural, culinary and religious exhibitions, as well as sporting events.
Of course, surfing had to make the list, seeing as how the state of Oaxaca is recognized throughout the world for its excellent list of beaches ideal for surfing that comprise its coastline. This time, both sporting and tourism were promoted at Playa Roca Blanca, Rio Grande, which is a long, right break located about 22 miles from Puerto Escondido.
The event counted on the participation of more than 50 competitors, who competed in two separate categories: Shortboard and Bodyboard.
In the Shortboard Category, first place went to Jafet Ramos, a promising young surfer with a lot of talent. At only 15 years old, Ramos is sure to see a long life of sports ahead.
In the Bodyboard Category, the current National Bodyboard Champion, Hector “Motor” Santiago, proved his rank and took first this year.
| Shortboard Open Category 1.- Jafet Ramos 2.- Agustín Mata 3.- Omar Corcuera 4.- Francisco Medina |
Bodyboard Open Category 1.- Héctor Santiago 2.- Constantino Miguel 3.- David Olivera 4.- Luis Felipe Espejo Fotos cortesía: Rene Jaciel Santiago Venegas |
Photos courtesy of: Rene Jaciel Santiago Venegas