Also the IWT competition was a blast, as we could make it happen in two windy and wavy days in Matanzas in front of a really enthusiastic crowd. I made it all the way to the semi-final after going through what they called the “Heat de La Muerte” in the quarters against Kevin Pritchard, Russ Faurot and local Andres Tobar. I was happy with my 7th place, even though my goal was to make it to the final, especially because I was carrying a really good momentum from Peru’s victory. The level of the locals was really high and they impressed everyone with their wave knowledge and riding, in fact, besides Morgan Noireaux that finished 2nd, all the top 6 riders were locals. I wish I had more time to understand and know the wave before the event, but that’s how it goes sometimes and it’s also a good reason to go back there and practice. Overall Chile was an awesome trip and experience with great people and windsurfing conditions, do you need anything else? Big thanks to Alex Vargas for organizing such a sick event, with lots of great nights out and activities, and to all the community of Matanzas which really made all the IWT riders feel welcome and have a brilliant time! After 1 month and a half of travelling and living the dream it was time to sadly leave South America. The trip was over but the people I met and experiences I had will stay with me forever; the dream lives on!
