2024-03-22 19:59:00
One of the most enjoyed events during the first months of the year is the National Sailfish Release Championship in Puerto Quetzalwhere the best exponents meet.
Guatemala is considered one of the most attractive countries to enjoy this sport, where the skill of the athletes and the pez They come together to show the beautiful specimen that returns to its habitat. What a chilero!
National Sailfish Release Championship in Guatemala
Las Pacific waters of Guatemala are the perfect setting for fans of sailfish release meet at the National Championship to show your skill.
Over the weekend, the fifth and sixth dates of the national championship were played, where they entered the mar to find the bigger fish and beautiful people who live in the country.
Who led dates 5 and 6 of the National Championship?
Since dawn they entered fishermen, sailors y captains in search of the fish, and after more than 8 hours in the Pacific waters They achieved more than 250 releases, that during the two days of competition at the weekend.
This majestic and agile fish is the protagonist of this championshipwhere technique, skill and knowledge of the sea are crucial to achieve good performance.
National championship results
Classification after release on the weekend of March 16 and 17, 2024 in Puerto Quetzal:
- Juan Manuel Cobar 92 points
- Jorge Sinibaldi 89 points
- Rodrigo Guzmán 83 points
The most notable of the participants on date 5 and 6 of National Championship It was Jorge Sinibaldi, who obtained 25 points on each date.
Overall rookie standings:
- David Raxtum with 75 units
- Gonzalo Ruiz, also with 75 points
- Tito Ramazzini with 73
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Adrenaline in releasing fish
Juan Manuel Cobar, who leads the championship, is a fisherman with exceptional skill and an incomparable passion for this activity.
Additionally, he has maintained solid performance throughout the competitions, demonstrating his ability to capture and release the fish efficiently.
The goal of fish release
He National Championship It is not only a sporting competition, but also an effort to preserve this iconic species. The fishermen Participants strictly adhere to catch and release regulations, ensuring that sailfish return to the ocean depths in optimal conditions.
In addition to the competition itself, this event also stands out for the sense of community and camaraderie among Guatemalan fishermen. It is an opportunity to exchange experiences, share techniques and celebrate the shared passion for sport fishing.
Guatemala continues to be the epicenter of the release worldwide, and events like this demonstrate the commitment to the preservation of this such an emblematic species.
The final closing of National Championship It will take place on May 3 and 4, with the seventh and eighth dates, which will define the 2024 champions. How cool!
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