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Iquique Mar de Campeones: Two National Titles to Be Decided at Punta 2
From November 18 to 22, the Iquique wave will host the third and final Open division event and the second national stop for Junior and Dropknee, with the top positions in the rankings still up for grabs. For five days, Punta 2 will once again take center stage in Chilean bodyboarding with the Iquique Mar de Campeones, an event that will bring together the country's top riders across five divisions, testing their technique, wave reading and maneuver execution. Rodrigo Silva, c
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Cristóbal Tobar Shines at Frontón King 2026 as Chilean Representatives Continue Advancing in the IBC World Tour
The Chilean delegation continues its campaign in Gran Canaria, Spain, with several competitors qualifying for the third round, while Matías Díaz awaits his debut in the fourth round. Cristóbal Tobar, best wave of the day. IBC Frontón King Frontón King 2026 continues in Gran Canaria, Spain, where the final stop of the IBC World Tour in bodyboarding is taking place. During Monday, October 19, Chilean rider Cristóbal Tobar stood out in the Junior Men repechage round, scoring a 9
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2 days ago2 min read


Nature Deficit: Club Budeo Promotes Youth Development Through Sports and Connection with the Environment
Through social entrepreneurship and Territorial Experiences, the organization takes part in various initiatives aimed at expanding opportunities for children and adolescents in Antofagasta. Arturo Soto at the launch of Change your Chip-Encounters Cycle. Budeo Club In the educational field, Arturo Soto, founder of Club Budeo, participated in the launch of “Cambia tu Chip: Cycle of Meetings,” an initiative led by Red Educacional Magíster and Escondida | BHP that connects studen
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3 days ago2 min read


Lucas Magna Takes Second Place in Maitencillo and Sets His Sights on Portofino
The King of the Wave project member from VROZZ Films secured second place in the Open category at the Rapalón 2026 surfing championship, held on October 17 and 18 in Maitencillo, in Chile’s Valparaíso Region. Lucas Magna competing at Rapalón 2026 The competition offered a total prize pool of CLP $800,000, along with Rip Curl products, and brought together surfers ranging from the Sub 6 to Open categories for a weekend combining high-level competition with learning opportuniti
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3 days ago2 min read


Rapa Nui Pro 2026: Who will be crowned national circuit champions?
The four-star event will award $3,840,000 in prize money and will be key to determining the national champions in the Open and Junior categories, for both women and men. Roberto Araki National Champion 2025. LatinWave From December 2 to 6, Rapa Nui Pro 2026 will bring together athletes from different regions of the country for the final stop of the National Surfing Circuit sanctioned by the Chilean Surfing Federation. The competition will put valuable ranking points on the li
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Oct 122 min read


Chile officially announces its Para Surf team for the 2026 World Championships
Three athletes will represent the country at the ISA World Para Surf Championship 2026, taking place from November 19 to 22 in California, United States. Nicolas Medina surfing. Isasurfing The Chilean Surfing Federation (FECHSURF) has announced the roster of surfers who will compete at the 2026 World Championships, following an evaluation session held on September 26 in Concón, where the qualifying spots for the event were determined. The national team will consist of Luis Ni
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Oct 91 min read


Rompientes Vivas 2026: Coquimbo prepares to connect surfing, health and conservation
From November 4 to 8, Totoralillo and different locations across the region will host the 5th Latin American Congress of Regenerative Surfing. Official event poster. Regenerative Surf This event will take place in Chile for the first time under the concept “From the Wave to the Legacy,” aiming to reflect on the relationship between surfing and coastal territories, placing the connection between waves, well-being, communities and ocean protection at the center. Over five days,
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Oct 82 min read


The Chilean Longboard Team is Ready for El Salvador
Four representatives will carry the Chilean flag to El Salvador to compete in the 2026 ISA World Longboard Championship. National Selections for the ISA World Longboard Championship 2026. Fechsurf From October 16 to 22, El Sunzal will once again host this international event, bringing together representatives from different countries for one of the discipline’s major global competitions. The national team will be made up of two women and two men, who will take on the challeng
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Oct 72 min read
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