The bay of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria hosted an exciting sixth round of the Aguas de Teror Championship, characterized by 18-knot winds that led to a fast and demanding race. The main news was the end of Villa de Agüimes Ybarra's undefeated streak, as they lost to Portuarios Puertos de Las Palmas in a highly anticipated duel.
In the day's main race, Portuarios Puertos de Las Palmas, helmed by Alejandro Barrera, staged a remarkable comeback to overcome Villa de Agüimes Ybarra, skippered by Alejandro Rodríguez. Portuarios crossed the finish line in 1:07:48, finishing 1 minute and 24 seconds ahead of their rival, who completed the course in 1:09:12. This result allows the port team to draw level with their competitors at the top of the standings.
The day also featured a close race between Spar Guerra del Río and Hospital La Paloma Pueblo Guanche. Gary Chocho's boat managed the decisive moments better to win in 1:07:25, just 35 seconds ahead of Pueblo Guanche, skippered by Óliver Bravo de Laguna (1:08:00).
Disa Roque Nublo ULPGC, under Daniel Rodríguez, secured victory against Minerva Idamar Atlantic, helmed by Israel Cabrera, with times of 1:13:07 and 1:14:53 respectively. Meanwhile, Chacalote Comercial Sanrob, skippered by Adrián Morales, defeated Unión San Cristóbal Restaurante Los Botes of Aday Ramírez, taking advantage of a grounding incident by their rival to finish in 1:13:16 compared to 1:18:46.
In the final race, Villa de Teror Munchitos, skippered by Gustavo del Castillo, showed superiority over Viajes Insular Arenales Canaluz of Javier Barreto, winning with a time of 1:08:35 against 1:14:29. Porteño Siscocan had a rest day during this round.
The overall standings of the Aguas de Teror Championship show great parity. Portuarios Puertos de Las Palmas and Villa de Agüimes Ybarra share the lead with 13 points. They are followed by Disa Roque Nublo ULPGC and Spar Guerra del Río with 11 points, while Porteño Siscocan, Viajes Insular Arenales Canaluz, Hospital La Paloma Pueblo Guanche, and Chacalote Comercial Sanrob remain in contention with only two losses.
The fifth round, postponed due to adverse weather conditions, will be held this Sunday. A notable matchup is between Disa Roque Nublo ULPGC and Spar Guerra del Río.
