Courtesy of: The Morning News
The delegation of Aruba Bodyboard just recently competed in the “2013 Encanto Pro” at Playa Jobos, Puerto Rico. Aruba had four competitors in the Open Division, two in the Dropknee Division and one in the Womens Division.
The situation of the ocean waves were not very favorable as was expected. This was the case almost every day. Nonetheless our Bobyboard athletes Roduard Ferrier, Romar Arendsz, Ebrinar Curet, Joshua Kelly, Devin Eman and Jeremy Loefstok were satisfied with their presentation in Puerto Rico where they competed against world champions.
Roduard was the first athlete to compete, the situation of the waves was very small and difficult, he failed to get his second good wave and was eliminated. Romar followed and had much luck to score in his second wave to classify for the next round. Ebrina Curet followed in the Women’s Division. Ebrina was not selected for the next round as she too failed to get her second good wave.
In the Open Men’s Division, Devin made a solid heat and classified for the second round. He was followed by Marco who struggled but was classified and achieved the points for the competition in Costa Rica. The last two Aruban competitors in the Men’s Open Division were Joshua and Jeremy.
Joshua was the first to enter the water, despite his young age he was decisive and got his second good wave to score and classify. Jeremy closed the competition for Aruba. He began somewhat slow, but recovered well. Jeremy ended up in third place and finally got a great wave and scored a 3 “rollos” in one wave to finally classify for the second round eliminating the Bodyboarder of Canary. In the Dropknee, Romar Arends did tremendously, yet unfortunately did not get that favorable wave.
Aruba Bodyboarding Association was very pleased with the opportunity to have sent a delegation of Bodyboarders to participate in the “I.B.A. International Bodyboarding Association.
Again, Lotto Pa Deporte was also very pleased to support our local young athletes who are tremendous ambassadors for Aruba.
