Veracruz Cup
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sp. Copa Actualízate, Copa Verifícate, Veramar Cup, Copa Verifícate en Veramar, Copa Actualízate en Veramar
The Veracruz Cup, a LENGTH MILES race and the second race event event of the Cayuco Race Season, is designed to test the steering habilities of the competing cayuco teams. The race is usually sponsored by the Tribunal Electoral of Panama and it takes place in the Veracruz Area which is located at the west bank of the Canal, in the Pacific Coast of Panama.
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History
The Veracruz Cup sponsored by the Tribunal Electoral of Panama
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PLEASE ADD ACCURATE HISTORY DESCRIBING WHY THIS EVENT WAS CREATED AND WHO WHERE THE MAIN PEOPLE THAT STARTED THE TRADITION.
The first Veramar Cup took place in 2008.
Prizes & Race times
Medals are given to each member of the crews finishing in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category (best 3 overall times for each category). First places of each category win the Cup for this event.
This event is divided in two parts:
- First, all the Teams from the Juvenile Category depart.
- Ten minutes later, all the teams from the Open Category depart.
Race Course & Maps
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PLEASE PROVIDE THE ACCURATE LENGTH OF THIS RACE COURSE.
General Information
The First Veramar Cup was celebrated in 2008 and has an approximate length of LENGTH. It is a ## laps race in the Veracruz Beach.
Location Maps
Panama Canal, from Wikipedia |
Isthmus of Panama , from Wikipedia |
Location of Panama, from Wikipedia |
Race Conditions and Currents
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EXPERIENCED STEERS SHOULD BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THIS SECTION WITHOUT ANY DIFFICULTIES.
Race Logistics
The race takes place a saturday/sunday morning, one or two weekends before Carnivals. This is a typical race itinerary: LUGAR/PLACE: EDIFICIO EDDIOACC - OFICINA DE CREBA
- 5:30 A.M. - Cayucos deben llegar al estacionamiento de las oficinas de CREBA
- 6:00 A.M. EN PUNTO - SALIDA HACIA VERACRUZ/DEPARTURE TO VERACRUZ
Nota: Recuerden llevar sus botes bien atados y los remolques de CREBA con sus placas y pines de seguridad / Remember to tie your boats properly, CREBA trailers must have their license plates and security pins.
LUGAR/PLACE: VERAMAR, VERACRUZ
- 8:30 A.M. - INSPECCION de cayucos / Cayuco INSPECTION: todos los tripulantes deben estar en el bote para inspección./ All crew members should present for the inspection.
- 10:00 A.M. - Reunion de Capitanes/ Captains meeting.
- 10:45 A.M. - Inicio de la Carrera/ Race Starts
- 12:45 P.M. - Almuerzo/Lunch
- 1:30 P.M. - Premiacion/ Award Ceremony
Practice
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PLEASE PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING THE ACCESS TO THIS STRETCH FOR PRACTICE, INCLUDING DATES AND SPECIAL PREMISSIONS
Race Records
Official records from cayucorace.org
Winner Teams per Category and Year - Veracruz Cup
Winner teams and times for the Atlantic Cup Cayuco Race Event.
| Date | JUVENILE CATEGORY | OPEN CATEGORY | ||||
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| Male | Female | Coed | Male | Female | Coed | |
| 2008.02.16 | Chava (Balboa) 01:21:03 | Mischief (Gamboa) 01:30:39 | Almost (Balboa) 01:24:49 | Misconception (Gamboa) 01:17:47 | Misbehavin' (Gamboa) 01:32:14 | Expreso Comando (Gamboa) 01:24:48 |
| 2009.02.07 | Chava (Balboa) 01:13:10 | Titan (Balboa) 01:29:40 | Vena'o (Balboa) 01:26:46 | SNAFU (Balboa) 01:14:37 | Misbehavin (Gamboa) 01:25:02 | Expreso Comando (Balboa) 01:18:56 |
External Links
By: Mr.P 12:20, 30 March 2007 (EDT)
