Ocean to Ocean craft break records
THE ALARMA 24 and Reebok boats continued to dominate the 63rd version of the Ocean to Ocean Cayuco race on Saturday after a rocky day in the wake of passing tugs.
The world’s only ocean to ocean watercraft race which lasts three days started on Friday in Puerto Cristobal Colon.
Alarma 24 dominated the male youth section crossing first to the checkered flag behind them came Chava, who had disputed to the end of t during the 20 nautical mile stretch from the Gatun locks to Gamboa.
Unofficial time , Chava by Alarm 24 and Chava show they both achieved new Official times from the the Balboa Paddle Club are pending..
Some of the complaints of those participating in the event was that tugs of Maritime Authority of Panama, were making a lot of waves, which could lead to accidents between boats.
Nossa Vitoria came in the first female cayuco open sleeve.
The competition ends Sunday, departing from Gamboa and finishing at the public ramp in Diablo. There;s music, food and entertainment for all who want to watch the water marathoners complete their journey and arry their cayucos ashore,