FERNANDO STALLA NOMINATED FOR “MAN OF THE YEAR”
Translation: Heido Sundstrom
The most prominent Mexican in the world of Stand-Up Paddling, Fernando Stalla from Nayarit, has been nominated (along with 27 other surfers from around the world) for the “Man of the Year” award at the 2013 SUP Awards, organized by the SUP The Magazine and presented by Body Glove. The Award’s Ceremony will take place on September 26th, 2013 at the San Clemente Casino in California.
Here are some of the categories in which Stalla has been nominated:
- 2013 WPA Hennessey’s World champion
- 2013 ISA SUP World Games, 3rd Place
- 2013 Punta Sayulita Classic, Elite Race, 1st Place
- 2013 US SUP Tour Elite Race, 1st Place
Note that Fernando Stalla won two bronze medals at the last SUP World Games held in Peru, one individual medal and the other for teams, making history and giving Mexico its first medals at these games, which are like the Olympics of Stand Up Paddling.
Go to this link and vote for Fernando Stalla. Let’s support Mexican talent, go Mexico!