| Tropical surf hits the Cabo Mongo Eco Surf |
| Friday, 12 August 2011 10:16 |
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Angel Compres and Rene Gough have won the Cabo Mongo Eco Surf, in the Dominican Republic. The fifth national surf competition of the 2011 season was held under tropical sun and graced with strong and high waves due to the residual effects of Tropical Storm Emily. The three-day event got underway at Mosquea beach, located across Laguna de Oviedo and accessible only by boat, which added to the weekend adventure. Nearly 70 surfers from different regions of the country, including Puerto Plata, Sosua, Cabarete, Rio San Juan, Las Terrenas, Bahoruco, Boca Chica and Santo Domingo enthusiastically participated in the competition and enjoyed a Surfari Surf Camp weekend, put up by the Dominican Surfing Federation to promote the beauty and importance of the national parks. "We are pleased to support this initiative of the Dominican Surfing Federation, and welcome this activity here yearly, with the ongoing support of the Ministry of Environment and the Dominican Olympic Committee", said Jaime David Fernández Mirabal, Minister of the Environment. The long coastline surrounding Jaragua National Park has favorable conditions for the sport of surfing, with a variety of sandy bottoms, reefs and outer reef point breaks. The peninsula has great consistency year round, receiving waves from the Northeast, East, and Southeast. The tranquility, remoteness and natural beauty of the area, combined with the availability of satellite prognosis and prediction of movement of the waves and wind offer much incentive for discovery and adventure. Results of Cabo Mongo Eco Surf Open Surf Open Longboard Female Open Surf Junior Surfing, (Under 18) Mini-Junior Surfing, (Under 14) Open Bodyboard
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