"Gorilón" by Emigdio Begdía, "Symphony" by Javier Onaindia and "Gaitero" by Juan Valdivia the final podium

The XXXII Bizkaia de Cruceros- I Copa Mercedes Benz Aguinaga concluded in the Vizcaina waters of the Abra, with the triumph in the final general of the 'Gorilón' cantabre by Emigdio Bedia, following the last two tests scheduled by the regatta committee. There were loose winds of 6 to 7 knots on the final day for the dozens of crews that took part in one of the most relevant sailing competitions in the Cantabric. After the decisive quote, the 'Symphony' in class A, the 'Gorilon' in class B - the absolute winner -, the 'Lasai' in C, the 'Nexus' in class D and the 'Biobizz' in the J 80 monotypes ended first in the different classifications of this test organized by the Royal Maritime Club of the Abra-Real Sporting Club.

The "Symphony 'of Javier Onaindia - second in the general - took advantage of the last minute fall of the" Yamamay', always the great favorite but that did not take part at the end in the race, and led for its regularity this Championship of Bizkaia de Cruceros- I Copa Mercedes Benz Aguinaga in class A, following the tours of Sunday. He ended up in front of Juan Ignacio Gomeza's' Zazpiki Lovely Rita 'and Lorenzo Mendieta's' Ashandar WOP '(both on the three-point podium of the final winner). The' Clandestino-La Gallofa 'of Jesus González Pérez, the' Phoenix 'of Ricardo Peña, the' Maitena 'of Mikel Emaldi' and the 'Akelarre' of Mauricio Guibert were then classified. In class B, the winner 'Gorilón' of Emigdio Bedia, of the Real Club Marítimo de Santander, had as main adversaries to the 'Gaitero' of Juan Valdivia and the 'Salem' of Carlos Martón (the two also three points from the winner).

For its part, the 'Lasai' of Ainara Jauregui ended up class C leader by exceeding the 'hang Loose' of Iñigo Axpe and the 'Katxiporreta' of Josu Pérez. In addition, Javier Trueba's' Nexus' vizcadino maintained the first position in class D, in which he took over the 'Kohe' of Ander Estefanía and the 'Irrintzi Lau' of Kepa Azarloza. José Azqueta's' Biobizz ', on his side, occupied the first place in the class J 80.

01 / 07 / 2017: The Bizkaia de Vela-Mercedes Benz Aguinaga Championship began in Getxo

The Bizkaia de Crucieros- Copa Mercedes Benz Aguinaga began in Abra waters on a day almost more typical of the winter season rather than the summer that just started. The west-west winds and short waves of more than three meters made it difficult to navigate the crews that take part in one of the most outstanding sailing dates in the Cantabrian Sea. After the first day, the 'Clandesto-La Gallofa' in class A, the 'Gorilón' in class B, the 'Lasai' in C, the 'Nexus' in class D and the 'Biobizz' in the J 80 monotypes lead the classification in the absence of the final day of this Sunday.

Basque and Cantabrian cruises seek victory in one of the most outstanding tests in the Avocaine waters of Abra

The candid ship 'Clandestino' - La Gallofa 'by Jesus González Pérez, in the absence of the favorite' Yamamay 'who was unable to go to the test from Santander for the harsh conditions of time during the last week, leads this Championship of Bizkaia de Cruceros- I Copa Mercedes Benz Aguinaga in class A, after the 10-mile tour, ahead of the' Symphony 'of Javier Onaindia, the' Phoenix 'of Ricardo Peña, the' Maitena 'of Mikel Emaldi', the 'Akelar' of the 'of the' Gomez of the 'of the' Lorenzo of the 'and' of the 'Gomez of' of the 'of the' of the 'of the' of the 'Gomez of the' of the 'of the' of the 'of the' of the 'of the' of the 'of the' of the.

In class B, the "Gorilón 'of Emigdio Bedia, also a cantabre, has as its ultimate rivals the" Salem' of Carlos Martón and the "Gaitero 'of Juan Valdivia. On the other hand, the' Lasai 'of Ainara Jauregui, who defeated in the Inverse Regata, is class C leader ahead of the' Katxiporreta 'of Josu Pérez and the' hang Loose 'of Iñigo Axpe. In addition, Javier Trueba's' Nexus' is first in class D, in which he overcomes the 'Irrintzi Lau' of Kepa Azarloza and the 'Kohe' of Ander Estefanía. José Azqueta's' Biobizz 'appears in the first place in class J 80. The organizing committee of the Royal Maritime Club of the Abra-Real Sporting Club, with good judgment, adapted a route in accordance with the difficult weather conditions.

29 / 06 / 2017: 40 cruises in the Bizkaia-Copa Mercedes Benz-Aguinaga in Getxo

The "Yamamay 'song appears, one more summer, as the crew to beat at the XXXII Bizkaia Championship of Cruises - I Copa Mercedes Benz-Aguinaga, which is disputed in the waters of the Abra de Getxo this weekend. The best ships of the Basque and Cantabra fleets (about 40 cruises and J 80 monotypes) will take part in this appointment, which is 32 years old, and with which the summer period is marked to the Abra. This competition stands out among the important races scheduled in the wide calendar of the Real Club Marítimo del Abr- Real Sporting Club, next to the Trophy Eskarra, the next Regata Costa Vasca or the Copa Castro. This Bizkai- I Copa Mercedes Benz-Aguinaga, one of the dates noted on its agenda by the regatists due to its wide participation and antiquity, presents a difficult challenge for all the ships: to aspire to unbank the' Yamamay ', winner of twelve editions (the first in 1997 and eight of the last nine contested since 2008) and that has just been imposed in the XIX Regata SAR Don Felipe de Borbon in Santander.

The quality, history and highest prestige of the Maritime of the Abra and Mercedes Benz, by the hand of Aguinaga, boast a brilliant edition of the Bizkaia Championship, which celebrates its three-year birthday

Two will be the punctual tests, both about 15 miles away. The participating ships will be about forty, sailing most of the most important of the Basque and Cantabrian fleets. In addition, class J 80 vessels will also compete. The first race will be held on Saturday, July 1, with the line of departure in the outside Abra and complicated day forecasts. The second tour will take place on Sunday, July 2, and will decide the winners of one of the great tests of the sailing calendar organized in the waters of the Abra by the Club de Las Arenas. In the Sunday test, the fleet will sail to the interior Abra, where the sailboats will make another barlovento-sotavento before crossing the line of arrival. Both tests of this thirty-second edition will start at 1 p.m.

The race will have a participation of about 40 ships, including the first classified last year. The Vizcayos, Gipuzcoans and Cantabros will again offer another exciting duel, with the "Yamamay 'cantabre of Javier Gallo once again as the rival to beat by winning this appointment on twelve occasions. The' Yamamay ', a First 40.7 of the Royal Maritime Club of Santander, has been imposed on this quote in 1997, 1998, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2016. In the last edition it again met the planned script. The' Yamamay 'ended first in the final general (6 points) ahead of the' Phoenix 'guipuzcoano of Juan Morocoa (10 points) and the Vizcaine crew of the' Uso Zuria 'of Paddy Aldecoa (17 points). On the other hand, the" Aizen "of Gustavo Arce won in class B, exceeding the" Salem "of Carlos Martón, the" Go Blue "of Ángel Herreerías and the" Gaitero "of Juan Valdivia. In class C, the" Ramper' of Jairo López de Guevara took the victory, while the "Emilu 'of Lucio Fernández was second and the" Marmotinha' of Koldo Báez occupied the third square.

Aspirants in this 32nd edition are the "Symphony 'of Javier Onaindia, the" Maitena' of Mikel Emaldi, the 'Ashandar WOP' of Lorenzo Mendieta, the 'Akelarre' of Mauricio Guibert, the 'Taranta' of José Luis Ribed, the 'Gaitero' of Juan Valdivia or the 'Despeinada' of Carlos Maidagan, which lead the payroll of favorites among the Vizcaños. On the other hand, the Cantabrian ships that usually appear as candidates for the triumph are the almost unbeatable 'Yamamay', which defends one more summer the title and to which they all expect to break down, or the 'Salem' (which surprised in 2015). The "Phoenix 'guipuzcoano also joins the list of participants and favorites.