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Orio Leads as Liga Eusko Label Races in Galicia Before La Concha Break

ORSA-Hondarribia is using the Galicia swing to strengthen its case for a La Concha time-trial berth.

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Overview

  • The circuit stages the IV Bandeira Concello de Bueu today and the XVIII Bandeira Concello de Ares on Sunday, the final regattas outside the Basque Country before the pause.
  • Orio tops the standings with 189 points, 27 ahead of Zierbena on 159, maintaining a commanding cushion heading into the Galicia doubleheader.
  • ORSA-Hondarribia sits fifth on 127 points in the overall table, with Urdaibai at 138 and Getaria sixth on 123, intensifying the push to reach the La Concha qualifier.
  • Ama Guadalupekoa (ORSA-Hondarribia B) opened ARC-1 survival play-offs today in Portugalete against Camargo, Hibaika and Portugalete, with a second race scheduled Sunday in Castro.
  • Calm seas of roughly half-meter waves are expected in Galicia, and La Concha time-trial qualifiers are set for Sept. 3 for women and Sept. 4 for men, before league racing resumes Sept. 19–20 in Bermeo and Portugalete.