Overview

• The Errenteria crew races in the second heat, a slot the coach notes could bring stronger midday winds.
• Starting later allows Hibaika to use reference times from the first heat to calibrate their pace.
• Mendizabal expects very small gaps between boats, citing recent finishes decided by centiseconds.
• An uneven second half of the season included results shaped by currents, including a late overtake in Ondarroa.
• Marea Beltza supporters will be out in force as Hibaika marks its 13th consecutive La Concha appearance.