A Great Success: For Seven Days, El Gringo - Flopos Showcased the Best of Chilean Surfing and Bodyboarding
- Ayelet Fuentes Guerra
- Jul 21
- 2 min read
The competition brought together the country's top athletes at the iconic Arica wave, where León de la Torre, Isidora Bultó, Rodrigo Silva, and Constanza Soto claimed the Open titles in the fourth stop of the Chilean National Surf Circuit and the opening event of the National Bodyboard Circuit.
On the final day, León de la Torre secured first place in the Men's Open Surf division, adding another victory to an outstanding career that has earned him four Chilean national titles. In the Women's Open Surf division, Iquique's Isidora Bultó claimed the win after delivering a strong performance on one of the country's most demanding waves.
In bodyboarding, Arica local Rodrigo Silva defended home waters by taking first place in the Men's Open division, using his experience in the challenging conditions of El Gringo - Flopos to overcome a highly competitive field of riders. Meanwhile, Antofagasta's Constanza Soto captured the Women's Open Bodyboard title, once again showcasing her remarkable potential by winning the opening event of the national circuit.
Another highlight of this year's event was the emergence of a new generation of athletes. At just 17 and 16 years old, respectively, Isidora Bultó and Constanza Soto prevailed on one of the world's most challenging and dangerous waves, establishing themselves among the standout performers of the championship. Both athletes are part of Queen of the Wave, a V.ROZZ Films project dedicated to promoting and supporting women's surfing and bodyboarding, reflecting the rise of a new generation already making its mark at the highest national level.
With a high standard of competition and outstanding organization at one of Chile's - and the world's - most iconic waves, the 2026 National Federated Surf and Bodyboard Championship, sponsored by V.ROZZ Films, concluded a highly successful edition, reaffirming El Gringo - Flopos as a world-class venue while building strong momentum for the upcoming stops on the national circuit.
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