Great Mediterraenan Race

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On Sunday, November 14, one of the most anticipated SUP events of the year was held in Alicante and with a large influx of people, the Great Mediterranean Race of SUP Race was organized by the Club Deportivo Parres together with the support of Alicante Provincial Council. The event was scored on the official circuit of the Fesurfing SUP Race league of the Mediterranean Circuit and of the 2021 long distance Spanish Cup.

The event’s technical director, Daniel Parres, added that “the organization has worked intensively to consolidate the event as a benchmark at a national and international level and the response we have had from the clubs has been very satisfactory, with more than 200 riders, that doubles the number registered in the last edition”. Highlight the assistance of clubs from all over the national and international territory, making clear the importance of the test and the growth and consolidation of this nautical sport.

At nine o’clock in the morning the elite race started, they paddled 13 kilometers in perfect conditions for this sport. In Urbanova the starting signal was at the same time as the III Gran Carrera del Mediterráneo – Costa Blanca Half Marathon 2021 with its start in Alicante.

It should be noted that not only the Elite and Amateur Category Stand Up Paddle SUP competitions have been held, but also the youngest and those over 50 years of age had their opportunity to demonstrate their skills on a SUP board. In the recreational non-competitive modality, Rockie, all fans of this sport were able to participate with a very comfortable 2.5km crossing, with the goal that they could enjoy the SUP competition environment as part of the event.

In the men’s elite event, Fernando Pérez (01h 26m 12s) from Club Cangrejo Moro was proclaimed the winner, in second place Rui Ramos (01h 27m 32s) from Club Fluvia de Portugal, followed by Iván de Frutos (01h 27m 42) from Club Deportivo Parres. In the female elite, Victoria Ryzhova (01:52:12) from the BeWater Club of Santa Pola dominated the race from the beginning and was proclaimed the winner, Zoe Remolina (01:55:42) in the second position, followed by Mar Bascuñana (01:55 56s), both from the SUP Republic Club of Alicante

The III Great Mediterranean Race of SUP Race has been a competition with very special characteristics for various reasons, one of which is the route, the participants have enjoyed three landscapes in three different cities in the province of Alicante on their journey. The start was made from Urbanova, Alicante, passing through the spectacular beaches of Elche located in Arenales del Sol and the finish line was at Varadero beach in the city of Santa Pola.

As a novelty this year, and with the aim of achieving a greater external projection of the test, the Organization opted for streaming retransmission through different national and international channels. More than 5 cameras distributed in different locations on land and sea, together with the presence of 2 commentators specialized in this sport, ensured that all those who remained connected to these channels were informed at all times of the particularities of this sport and lived very fence the entire test together with the competitors. If you haven’t been able to see it live, now is the time to do it!

Another very important feature has been the promotion of real gender equality in this SUP competition. Since the test was conceived, equality has been evident, from the poster announcing the race to the prizes awarded to the winners, they have been awarded exactly the same in the women and men categories, a Prize Money of 1,500 Euros was distributed among the winners of the Elite category. Highlighting the rise of this sea sport is undeniable, more than 200 registered and almost 50% of women and men.

The III Great Mediterranean Race of SUP Race has had the support of sponsors and collaborators to make the event a success, highlighting; Starboard, Teralco Group, Álaves, Nauticmar, Quickblade and E-Estudio among the main ones. FULL ALBUM