Matapang beach in Tumon was filled once again with spectators as Guam’s high school paddling teams prepared for their races of the morning.
Used to the early schedules and clear sunny skies, the paddlers were ready to take on the Tumon currents in their third weekend of GKCF Kareran Galaide Races.
Finishing top overall for the 2 mile races were the Father Duenas Friars (Manhoben Lalahi). In the Manhoben Dinana (mixed) division, the Sanchez Sharks were victorious over their opposing teams. The Notre Dame Royals were in sync and found their stroke to take the top spot in the Manhoben Famalao’an (female).
In the 3 mile races, the John F. Kennedy Islanders swept all three divisions: Sottera (female), Sottero Dinana (mixed), and Sotteru (male).
With the completion of this weekend’s races, there will only be one more race weekend to determine the regular season division champions.
As the regular season ends, the paddlers will head into the SPPC Circle K/76 Kareran Galaide Mini-Distance Championships on May 4 and the SPPC Circle K/76 Kareran Galaide Sprint Championships on May 18.
GKCF Kareran Galaide Race 3 Results
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Keep it steady and work together is the name of the game (photo by Tanya Gillins)All the boy’s teams start strong on the first lap trying to gain the lead (photo by Tanya Gillins)The boys teams on their first lap with a stunning view of Two Lovers Point (photo by Tanya Gillins)Teammates waved flags and screamed from the side while they watched their teams battle it out to take the lead (photo by Tanya Gillins)Coach looks on as the teams cruise along the coast at Matapang Beach (photo by Tanya Gillins)The Lady Islanders maintained a good lead in their laps on Saturday (photo by Tanya Gillins)Safety crews kept a good watch on the teams at Matapang beach (photo by Tanya Gillins)The girls teams head down the coast in one of many laps in the long distance races today. (photo by Tanya Gillins)JFK cheers on the boys in the long distance at Matapang Saturday morning (photo by Tanya Gillins)