'Bou Bizkaia' Secures Fourth Place in La Concha Regatta

The Bermeo-based rowing boat completed a solid race, while Arraun Lagunak and Orio claimed victory.

The 'Bou Bizkaia' rowing boat competing in the Cantabrian Sea, with the Basque Country landscape in the background.
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The 'Bou Bizkaia' rowing boat competing in the Cantabrian Sea, with the Basque Country landscape in the background.

The Bermeo-Urdaibai team secured fourth place yesterday in the 131st La Concha Regatta, held in Donostia, with victories claimed by Arraun Lagunak and Orio.

Arraun Lagunak clinched their fifth La Concha flag yesterday in Donostia, reaffirming Orio's dominance. Meanwhile, Bermeo-Urdaibai achieved fourth place thanks to a solid performance in the first men's heat.
In the first men's heat, Bermeo-Urdaibai started the race level with Antiguako Ama but gradually increased their lead. Although Getaria took the lead at the turn, the Bermeo crew showed their strength and secured the first position in the heat with a time of 19.48,54. Getaria finished second (20.00,28), and Lekittarrak third (20.06,40). Antiguako Ama ended in last place (20.08,98).
In the second heat, the main contenders for the victory competed. Orio confirmed its superiority with a time of 19.35,96, leaving Donostiarra almost fourteen seconds behind. Hondarribia secured third place (19.51,90) and Zierbena fourth (19.55,96).
Having overcome a penalty from the first race day, Bou Bizkaia achieved fourth place in the overall standings, completing a commendable regatta.