Youth Surfing Competition Ends on High Note

(Acapulco, NA 27 October) The fourth annual “Revolcadero Histórico,” a surfing competition for children and youths of both genders from 5 to 18 years of age, ended on Sunday with awards for some of Mexico’s most promising young athletes in this glamorous sport. Competitors came from many different coastal states of Mexico. Winners in each age category now stand to be recognized as leaders of the coming generation of surfers, many of whom join their older siblings and parents as part of recognizable dynasties. World-class competitor and member of Mexico’s national team, Ángelo Donnano, dominated the 15-17 age category. Afterwards Revolcadero Beach became a party venue, with chocolates, cake, prizes and gifts from the sponsors, including a bike and 14 or more surf boards. A young lady named simply “Romina” took the trophy for the “Miss Bikini” contest. The culmination of the event was the release into the Pacific Ocean of 800 baby sea tortoises from the Playa Hermosa hatchery.