GEN Roses was the epicenter of paddle surfing this past weekend with the celebration of the SUP Race Roses 2025 that counted as the Catalan Paddle Surf Championship of the Catalan Circuit. A total of 37 paddlers came to Roses to play the Beach Sprint events on Saturday 8 and the long distance modality on Sunday 9.

Beach Sprint

The day on Saturday was marked by speed and technique in sand and water. The Beach Sprint races consist of a sprint for the sand to the water loading the table and rowing, followed by a round trip through the water and ending with a sprint for the sand to the finish line. A modality marked by the explosiveness of the participants, which left great duels in all categories.

Eva Diaz dominated the Women's Elite category, while Finn and Liam Sayol starred in a major engagement in the Men's Elite, with Finn Sayol winning the final. It is worth highlighting the performance of John Green and Hector Moyà as champions in their respective categories.

Long Distance

Sunday was the turn of the resistance with the Long Distance test, which demanded concentration and funds from the Palists. The tour was a real challenge, but all participants demonstrated a great sports spirit. This modality could be seen from the promenade since the route consisted of 3 laps along the beach and following the breakwaters of the Ginjolers stream, being up to 9km away.

Long Distance Powers:

• Male Elit:
  • Finn Sayol
  • Marc Foraster
  • Albert Sanz
• Female Elit:
  • Eva Diaz
  • Maria Glukhacheva
  • Montse Corona
• Male Amateur:
  • Javier Escoriza
  • Hector Moyà
  • Xavi Narbona
• Female Amateur:
  
  • Tina Martínez
  • Patricia Rodriguez
  • Irene Martínez
• Male Debutant:
  • John Green (Complete a perfect weekend)
  • Victor Miguel García
  • Alejandro Maldonado
• Female Debutant:
  • Olga Sochnova
  • Lola Mancheño
• Mixed Kids:
  • Asia Pedrero
  • Nuria Ortega

The great winners of the weekend have been Finn Sayol and Eva Diaz, who have made the plenary winning both the Sprint and the Long Distance in the Elite category. In addition, John Green has proven to be the strongest debutant.

From the club we want to thank the participation of the 37 registered, the work of the Catalan surfing federation and the referees. Thanks to everyone, the paddle surfing regatta has been a great success.

 

 

Source: GEN Roses