The Marlines de Lanzarote Canoeing Club triumphs in the 'I Spanish Sea Kayak Cup'. They have become champions and runners-up in the young promises cup and the absolute sea cup. In addition, they have finished third in the 'I Spanish Master Sea Kayak Cup', with 24 medals and thus securing a place for the European Championship.
After an impressive performance in the 'I Spanish Sea Kayak Cup' in Palma de Mallorca, the canoeing club is established as a dominant force on the Spanish sea kayak scene. Made up of 52 members, the team showcased their skill and commitment by competing against more than 35 national clubs and facing more than 500 paddlers in a weekend full of challenges.
Despite the changes in plans caused by the adverse weather conditions that affected the two days of regattas, the Lanzarote paddlers did not back down and showed a magnificent performance, obtaining a total of 24 medals, made up of 10 gold medals, 13 silver and 1 bronze.
Cup results
-First places:
- Andrea Betancor, in Senior Women K1 Traditional and in Youth Mixed SS2.
- Francisco Locrielle, in Veteran A Men K1 Traditional.
- Jonay Rodriguez, in Senior Men K1 Traditional
- Isabella García, in Children B Mixed SS2
- Tobias Locrielle, in Children B Mixed SS2.
- Alejandro Dorta, in Youth Mixed SS2.
- Eduardo Fajardo, in Youth Men SS2.
- Eloy Woelke, in Youth Men SS2 and in Youth Men SS1.
-Second places:
- Franco Ferrari, in Children A Men SS2.
- Gabor Devora, in Children A Men SS2
- Sara Moseguez, in Senior Women K1 Traditional and in Senior Mixed SS2.
- Jonay Rodriguez, in Senior Mixed SS2.
- Attenery Acosta, in Children B Mixed SS2.
- Mateo Falcón, in Children B Mixed SS2.
- Braulio Fernández, in Veteran 60-65 Men SS1.
- Andoni Muro, in Veteran 40-45 Men SS1 and in Veteran 40-45 Men SS2.
- Miguel Caraballo, in Veteran 40-45 Men SS2.
- Ariadne Gimenez, in Cadet Mixed SS2.
- Andor Devora, in Cadet Mixed SS2.
-Third place:
- Isabella García, in Children B Women SS1.
The winner, Eloy Woelke, has thus secured a direct place to represent Spain in the 'European Championship in the Azores' next April. These outstanding achievements, together with the good results of the entire Lanzarote team, place them as Champions of the I Spanish Sea Kayak Cup for Young Promises, Runners-up of the I Spanish Sea Kayak Absolute Cup and Third in the I Spanish Sea Kayak Master Cup.
The next stop for the Marlines will be the 'European Championship in the Azores', where Eloy Woelke and other team members are expected to shine in the international competition, carrying with them the spirit and determination of the club.
