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SPANISH NATIONALS 2009

The Spanish Nationals where held in Sanxenxo, Galicia (north of Spain, Atlantic) from the 10 to the 13 of September 2009.
8 races were sailed with winds from 5 to 10 knots and 28 A class fleet were present.

Very light winds the first two days, from 5 to 7 knots and more wind the last day, 8 to 10 knots.

Manuel Calavia was the big absent to this event, so the Valencia fleet had a very good results with the 1, 2 and 4 place.
The big contender of this championship was Jaime Sobrino, local sailor that in light conditions, he was first the two firsts day of the championship, but the last day with more wind he lost the first position instead the two valencia´s guys.

The results were:

1.- Abdon Ibañez (Chusco). Flyer MKII, Fiberfoam, Ashby sail
2.- Kiko Espi. Flyer MKII, Fiberfoam, Glaser sail
3.- Jaime Sobrino. Flyier MKI(Auscat), Fiberfoam, Ashby sail
4.- Antonio Gadea. Gel Tek MKII, Fiberfoam, Brewin sail
5.- Juan José Sola. Gel Tek MKII. Fiberfoam, Glaser sail