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Paloma and a Podium Finish That Reaffirms Her Legacy in Bodyboarding
At the Women’s Professional Surf Carnival “Arica Latin Girl 2026,” Paloma Freyggang once again proved why she is considered one of the leading figures in Chilean bodyboarding. At the wave known as “La Isla” (formerly Isla Alacrán), she claimed third place in the bodyboard category, adding another podium finish to a career that is already part of the country’s sporting history. What made her participation even more special was that she competed while six months pregnant. With

Karina Rubilar
Feb 161 min read


Viviana Araya and the Story Behind the Filming of Her Queen of the Wave Episode
Viviana Araya’s documentary episode has begun to take shape. Over the past few days, we have accompanied the bodyboarder as she revisited the places that have shaped her story. More than following the athlete in competition, these filming days have allowed us to discover not only the competitor, but also the daughter, sister, aunt, and dreamer behind every wave. Our first stop was Playa Chanavaya, a place that holds an important part of her history. There, we spent time with

Karina Rubilar
Feb 122 min read


Viviana Araya Crowned Champion at the Monolito Natural Surfing Festival in Chanco
Viviana Araya added another achievement to her career after standing out at the Monolito Natural Surfing Festival, held at Playa Monolito in Chanco The event brought together local surf and bodyboard athletes in a privileged natural setting, where sport came together with talks, training clinics, music, family activities and a strong focus on responsible tourism. On this occasion, Viviana once again shone in the water, claiming first place in the competition and reaffirming h

Karina Rubilar
Feb 31 min read


A Story that is Also Built Beyond the Water
Featuring Omar Ríos Ferrada The Queen of the Wave team experienced a new day of filming as part of the chapter dedicated to Paloma Freyggang. This time, the focus was on an intimate conversation with her partner, Omar Ríos Ferrada, bodyboarder and life partner, who shared a closer, more personal perspective on Paloma and the path they have built together, both in and out of the ocean. During the interview, Omar spoke with admiration and affection, highlighting Paloma’s streng

Karina Rubilar
Feb 21 min read


Experience and Legacy in the Ocean: Paloma Freyggang Steps onto the Podium at Reñaca Surf Pro
The opening event of the Chilean Surf Circuit delivered a result shaped by experience, consistency, and a deep connection to the ocean At the Reñaca Surf Pro, Paloma Freyggang secured second place in the Master Women’s category in a performance marked by a very special context. Six months pregnant, the athlete returned to competition and stepped onto the podium once again, reaffirming her bond with the ocean and with the sport. With more than 25 years on a board, Paloma is re

Karina Rubilar
Jan 302 min read
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