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Copa Aaron Saenz concludes in Acapulco + Video

by Rocío Rivera on 11 Nov 2014
Aspects of the sailing race Aaron Saenz Cup on November 9, 2014 in Acapulco, Mexico. Hector Vivas/LatinContent/Getty Images
There were eight races that were part of the Mexican Sailing Circuit (CMV) 2014, efforts were made by the Mexican Sailing Federation (FMV) in conjunction with the relevant agencies in each race, which were conducted in different states of Mexico: Quintana Roo, Jalisco, Nayarit, State of Mexico, Guerrero and Veracruz.

By fostering the FMV occurring during 2014, the Mexican Circuit Vela was attended by sailors from all over Mexico, fulfilling the goal set at the beginning of the year.

El CMV came to an end with the Copa Aaron Saenz, a regatta of great tradition and a trajectory of 19 years and the most relevant in the state of Guerrero. This race started with only 10 ships in its first edition, with a significant growth over the years, managing to take this 2014-166 boats in different classes: Optimist, Laser, Laser Radial, C420 and J70.

The climate in this filed Acapulco closure of CMV was spectacular, reaching up to 18 knots, allowing each day to comply with race regulations established by the Technical Committee for the FIFA Aaron Saenz. It was perfect for maximum enjoyment of the court and sail under the best climate conditions.

The National Circuit 2015 will seek the internationalization of their regattas to create a more prepared competition with foreigners.







Las end positions for each class were:

Optimist Beginners:


1. Eduardo Ávila Torruco
2. Ana Paula López del Barrio
3. Eduardo S. Plata Mendoza

Advanced Optimist:

1. Andres Domenech
2. Bruno Aloi Timeus
3. Milton Reyes Marin

Laser

1. Ander Belausteguigoitia
2. Aloi Fauro Timeus
3. James Margules

Laser Radial

1. Seifert Polo
2. Elena Oetling
3. Juan Luis Medina

C420

1. Camilla and Casilda Flores
2. Gabriel Toribio and Hugo Miranda S.
3. Bargallo Joaquin and Maria Elena Vivas

J70

1. Julian Fernandez
2. Erik Brockmann
3. Diego Cervantes

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