Dominicans are ready for the Masters 26 March 2008 - Dominican Republic has confirmed a full Masters team that will compete in the second edition of the annual ISA World Masters Surfing Championship that will be held in the fantastic waves of Punta Rocas, Peru, from March 29 until April 5. Dominicans obtained their best ever result in a World Surfing Contest in the first edition of the Masters competition, held January 2007 in the perfect waves of Rincón, Puerto Rico, obtaining an overall 6th in the team positions, with their two Kahunas surfers placing 5th and 6th –Ariel Mendez and Robert Reid respectively. This year, as they have told us, the team is focused and stronger than last year. Dominican Republic Masters Team : Masters Victor Peralta Miguel Mesa Grand Masters Luis Aracena Aldo Ruiz Kahunas Robert Reid Ariel Méndez Grand Kahunas Hans Moller Master Ladies Virginia Esteban Alternates Antonio Grullón Miguel GarcíaRomán Ramos Team Manager Raúl Van Eiken Team Director Luis Aracena According to the Team Director, Luis Aracena, “Last year’s success of our team was a matter of consistency. All of our team members, with the exception of one, made it through at least one round. Some of them placed in the top 10, such as Mendez and Reid who placed 5th and 6th. We’re stoked and optimistic for the upcoming event, we’ve new additions like Victor Peralta for the Masters division; he’s one of the country top surfers, former National Champ for several times. We’re hoping to improve on our last year’s position, knowing that strong countries as Australia will be competing and also Brazil will be with a full team.” You will be able to see the Second Edition of the Annual ISA World Masters Surfing Championship live. Visit http://www.isasurf.org/ from March 29 until April 5. Free usage High Resolution images will be available for the press and the contest information will be released in English and Spanish. Fotos: http://isasurf.org/day2-.php Información extraida de: http://isasurf.org/DR_Masters08.php#DR_esp Cortesia de Luis Aracena