Professional surfing already has its structure defined for 2026, and although the season is still unfolding, the competitive landscape of the world tour is beginning to clearly outline the kind of year the planet’s top surfers will face

An emotional day unfolded at the Tierra de Campeones Stadium, where four outstanding local athletes were honored for their contribution to national surf and bodyboard. Among those recognized were our Queen of the Wave, Isidora and Matilda Bultó, alongside Viviana Araya, as well as surfer Emiliana Rojas, who was also part of this well-deserved tribute. Four names that strongly represent the present and future of board sports in Iquique. The recognition was presented by Cesare

Latin Girl Arica 2026 once again brought together some of the top names in women’s surfing and bodyboarding at the wave known as “La Isla” (formerly Isla Alacrán), in a female surf carnival that continues to establish itself as one of the major events on the ALAS Global Tour calendar. In that setting, the Queen of the Wave, Viviana Araya, claimed second place in the bodyboard category, reaffirming her grit and the competitive growth she has been showing in the water. Beyond t

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

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