Hondarribia
La Concha from the Bottom: the colors of the trainees. Why is Orio yellow, or San Juan pink?
Ibon Gaztañazpi, in the second report of the series La Concha Hondotik, tells us what the colour origin of some trainees is, and as we will see, there are curiosities related to it.
Ioseba Amunarriz: "It's a joy to be in the honor batch of La Concha"
The patron of Hondarribia is very pleased with the work done by his team. On the second day, Ama Guadalupekoa will be in the honor batch.
Bermeo has been sanctioned for colliding with Hondarribia's boat at the finish line
In the second round of the first day of theFlag of La Concha, Bermeo has been ranked ahead of Hondarribia for very little. However, Bou Bizkaiahas performed a strange maneuver in the final stretch and, once in the finish line, has collided with Ama Guadalupekoa, so the judges have imposed a penalty of 3 seconds on the Biscayans.
Orio has taken the lead, but everything will be decided next Sunday
The San Nikolas , after winning the first batch, has overtaken the Donostiarra in three seconds. Torrekua II has not made things easy for the oriotarras in the regatta. Zierbena has won the second batch and will complete the batch of honor alongside Hondarribia on the second day of the Flag of La Concha. Bermeo, with three seconds of punishment, has finished fifth.
Orio wins the Ikurriña de Zarautz after imposing himself on the second day
The Mirotz took the victory on Sunday with great authority on the second day of the Ikurriña de Zarautz and re-validated the first place achieved on Saturday. Gorka Aranberri won the 100th flag in Liga, while Getaria, Lekittarra and Hondarribia were ranked in the second day behind Orio, three teams that played in the second round.
Hondarribia is based on 26 years of collaboration
On Sunday, the Euskotren and Eusko Label leagues will be played in Hondarribia. Ama Guadalupekoa has always remained in the highest category since the start of the competition, and behind it are pillars such as Joxemi Elduaien, Mikel Orbañanos and Joseba Amunarriz, president, coach and patron.
Bathymetry and conditions of the Hondarribia regatta field
Hondarribia is in the midst of generational change
Two years ago, eight rowers from Hondarribia left the club, so they promoted several rowers from the quarry to the first team, including Iker Huarte, Mattin Colas and Xabier Olaskoaga.
Joseba Rodriguez: "There has been a lot of tension from beginning to end"
The Orio rosemary has seen today's regatta from the ground, he has said that it has been a very tight regatta and that with today's victory they have taken a big step in the Eusko Label League. Today Zierbena has put them in difficulties, but 'the rivals are all'.
The Eusko Label League teams have clear season goals
Orio starts the Eusko Label League as a favorite, but the other teams also have clear goals for the season.
Eusko Label League calendar 2026
The highest male trainer competition will begin on June 28 in Buitrago del Lozoya with the Bandera Pueblos con Vida Comunidad de Madrid and end on September 20 in Portugalete with the LVI GP - LII El Corte Inglés Flag.