100 PIPERS MASTERS - First Masters contest in the history of Uruguay  

Words by Eduardo Bolioli

The first surfing Masters event to be held in Uruguay, took place at La Pedrera´s waves on April 28th, gathering over 30 years old competitors that were divided in the Masters (30) Grand Masters (40) and a third category for people who work in the food and beverage industry including bartenders, waiters and Chefs.

Originally the 100 Pipers Masters was scheduled to be held during Easter week but, because of lack of good surf it was postponed until the next weekend with good waves.
Thankfully the main sponsor understood that this was a Men’s contest and that it would pay off to wait for a good swell, the results were six to eight foot waves with perfect conditions all day long.

In brief the whole event was a gathering of the old tribe and even though the competitors didn’t give each other an inch during competition, there was a great spirit of brotherhood that prevailed during the whole 100 Pipers Masters.

There were a few busted boards and a lot of story telling in between waves at “El Desplayado”.

Eduardo “Garra” Mendez got the highest scoring wave but unfortunately he was stopped in quarter finals by an unbeatable Philippe Paullier that won every single heat including the final.

Under the old slogan “Surf all day, party all night” the 100 Pipers Masters ended with an unreal awards party, with plenty to eat and drink.

100 PIPERS MASTERS results
Masters (30+)
1. Philippe Paullier
2. Rafael Piriz
3. Ignacio Temesio
4. Daniel Demicheli

Grand Masters (40+)
1. Gaston Scala
2. Fernando Meana
3. Maximo Giorgi
4. Walter Burgueño

Bolicheros (Food & beverage industry)
1. Felipe Ferreira (Primata bar)
2. Santiago Cerisola (House Sushi & Grill)
3. Juan Perrone (Pogo night club)
4. Juan Pablo Clericci (Café Mistério)

 

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