Early Saturday morning, the teams gathered at the lagoon side of the island, ready to start the 42-mile, 2-day race.
Teams paddled through the many lagoons of Northern Ambergris Caye, up to Bacalar Chico and down to Robles Point.
Teams camped overnight and the next morning, the race continued to the finish line at Central Park.
This year's Senior first place winners are from Seafront Inn ($3k plus 1 round trip ticket on Tropic Air).
Following in Second Place was Tortugas de Coco Beach ($2k plus 1 round trip ticket on Tropic Air), and third place, A Toda Madre ($1k plus 2 round trip tickets on Tropic Air).
In the Junior Division, the first place was taken by Gonzalez Finishers, followed by El Pescador with Second Place, and third place, Searious Boys. Congratulations to all the participants and winners!!
The purpose of the race is to promote awareness, protection and conservation of mangroves, lagoons, reefs and the diverse species found in these natural habitats.
Thanks to the organizers of this great event, and see you in 2012!!
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