Source: Surfing Federation of Ecuador - www.fesurf.org


ADRIAN DAPELO WINS 7TH STAGE AND MARIO GAMBELLINI IS THE 2008 CHAMPION

Adrian Dapelo won the seventh stage of the national circuit, a real battle for the title with Felipe Rodriguez, Sebastian Santos and Javier Fey.  With only a minute left, Dapelo had an eight-point advantage over Felipe Rodriguez. 

He entered the set and the leader caught the first wave and started to show he wanted to win, executing radical maneuvers with great strength, control and flexibility.

The wave sealed his victory, leaving Felipe in second place.  Javier Fey and Sebastian Santos were third and fourth respectively.

With these results, Mario Gambellini became the 2008 Ecuadorian Tour Champion.  A joyful Montañita team celebrated their first time ever national champion in the Open division.
Results 7th Date:

Open Category:
1- Adrián Dapelo, Club Costa
2- Felipe Rodríguez, Club Salinas
3- Javier Fey, Club Atacames
4- Sebastián Santos, Club Salinas

Under 18:
1- Roberto Rodríguez, Club Montañita
2- Jonathan Chila, Club Playas
3- Leonel Loor, Club Canoa
4- Fabio Dapelo, Club Costa

Under 16:
1- Héctor Ordoñez, Club Salinas
2- Daniel Morla, Club Costa
3- Roberto Rodríguez, Club Montañita
4- Fernando Vásquez, Club Puerto López

Under 14:
1- Fernando Vásquez, Club Puerto López
2- Paúl Villarroel, Club Manta
3- Aurelio Prieto, Club Salinas
4- Nicolás Fesbrescordero, Club Costa

Under 12:
1-Luis Felipe Rodríguez, Club Costa
2- Aurelio Prieto, Club Salinas
3- Ileanita Aguirre, Crow Club Costa
4- Iron Burgos, Club Miraflores

Ladies:
1- Carmen de los Santos, Club Montañita
2- Dominic Barona, Club Montañita
3- Ileanita Aguirre, Club Costa
4- Andrea Coronado, Club Canoa

Longboard:
1- Carlos Vélez, Club Montañita
2- Oswaldo Borbor, Club Montañita
3- Isidro Villao, Club Montañita
4- Danny Flores, Club Montañita
5- Leo Merchán, Club Canoa
6- Fernando García, Club San Vicente
Ecuadorian Surf Champions
Open Men
Mario Gambellini

Open Ladies
Dominic Barona

Men Under 18
David Villarroel

Men Under 16
Fabio Dapelo

Men Under 14
Paul Villarroel

Men Under 12
Luis Felipe Rodríguez

Longboard
Carlos Velez

Bodyboard Open
Johnny Alcivar

Bodyboard Junior
Ivan Savala

Bodyboard Drop Knee
Johnny Montes

About International Surfing Association
The International Surfing Association (ISA) is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the World Governing Authority for surfing, bodyboarding and surfriding. It was originally founded as the International Surfing Federation in 1964 and has been running world championships since 1964 and the Junior World Championships since 1980.
ISA membership includes the surfing National Governing Bodies (NGBs) of over 50 countries on six continents. Its headquarters are located in San Diego, California. It is presided by Fernando Aguerre, first elected in 1994 in Rio, and re-elected six times since. The ISA's four Vice Presidents are Alan Atkins (Australia), Robin de Kock (South Africa), Mike Gerard (USA) and Karin Sierralta (Peru).

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