Vicente Campos (Under 12) and Eduardo Macedo (Under 16), both athletes from Clube Naval Povoense, were crowned national champions, in the National Bodyboard Championship (Hopes), which took place on the weekend of December 3rd and 4th, in Stone beach.
The race conditions were excellent, the swell entered firmly and the wind was light throughout the weekend. The athletes put on a real Bodyboard show. Highlight for the "home" athlete Rafael Nobrega who, despite being 14 years old, lost in the last 5 seconds of the heat a place in the grand final of sub16.
The event had the support of the Portimão Parish Council, Mistral Restaurant, Clube Naval de Portimão Bar, Hotel Mirachoro, Trash and Fisiorider.
The stage prizes were offered by SurfCloud and the local surf shop Secret Spot.
It was organized by Núcleo de Bodyboard de Portimão, in partnership with the Municipality of Portimão.
Final Results:
Sub12
1st Vicente Gameiro Campos – total score 14.67
2nd Fábio Maganinho – total score 7.57
3rd Francisca Ribeiro – total score 5.93
4th Sasa Barata – total score 5.63
Sub16
1st Eduardo Machado Macedo – total score 15.93
2nd Frederico Castelo Branco – total score 10.50
3rd Francisco Ferreira – total score 10.24
4th João Pedro Barros – total score 8.30
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