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Chile Wave Camp
Chile Wave Camp
2027 Dates Will likely be In March again.
Exact dates TBC
Chile is a trip of a lifetime !
Chile is a trip of a lifetime !
Where do you even start when describing Chile as a windsurf and surf trip ?!
I think this place is absolute heaven on earth. Chile is my favorite place in the world and now I am super excited to show you around and help you score some of the amazing conditions that Chile has to offer.
Matanzas has been in the spotlight recently due to the success of the recent PWA World Tour events here, but any true wavesailor or surfer has had chile on their mind for many years. The region has an endless supply of perfect sand bottom point breaks and beautful & reliable Cross of winds which make it a heaven for windsurfers and surfers.
Chile is a true trip of a lifetime — wild, stunning, and remote. However planning a trip to chile can be a bit daunting, Thats where I come in. Let me deal with the difficult decisions and let you enjoy your trip to the fullest.
Conditions to expect
Conditions to expect
Down the line perfection.
We will get float and ride and windier sessions where you are powered up on a 4.0.
Pretty much everyday starts as float and ride and then get windier throughout the day.
Have a watch of my videos below to see some of the conditions to expect.
Trip Includes
Trip Includes
7 days of guiding & coaching (10 Days total - One down day and two travel days)
Small group — Limited to 7 windsurfers. Similar levels
Up to 3 sessions daily
Daily video analysis of windsurf filming & evening clips debriefs
All your footage provided after the camp
10 nights of accommodation organised for you
Rental car provided
Everything is organised for you — Book your flight and get ready for the adventure!
Recommended Level
Recommended Level
For this Chile camp I would recommend experienced wave sailors.
Comfortable in waves above shoulder high, To be comfortable in float and ride conditions is very useful. Have strong basic skills and happy to push yourself into new conditions which you may find challenging at first, but with Finn you will improve !
Not too sure if you are ready ? Contact me and we can have a chat about it.
Base location
Base location
Matanzas, Navidad region of Chile. Roughly 2 hours from Santiago Airport.
Matanzas is a perfect base location that has plenty of world class point breaks and sand bottom points within walking distance. As Well as many other world class waves within an hours drive.
Accommodation
Beach Views From the House
Beach Views From the House
We will be staying together in a shared house. Beach access to Matanzas from the house for surfing or windsurfing from the house within a short walk.
STUNNING Chilean Views
STUNNING Chilean Views
Located a 2min's drive from Matanzas beach.
Guiding & Coaching
Guiding & Coaching
The camp will include wave sailing coaching but the main aim is to score some of the best windsurfing of your life !
I will be coaching with video analysis and video comparison techniques.
Full Trip Cost Estimate
Full Trip Cost Estimate
I have budget’ed a things a few things around for what this 10 Day trip may cost. This is a rough guide of course with more poeple a number of these prices will get cheaper.
Total Costs
Below is a rough breakdown of expected costs
Flights (per person)
Flight + Board bag = €1000-€1,230
Coaching + Guide Costs =€700
Truck Rental
4x4 Toyota Hilux = €650
Split this between (2/4ppl) = €325 /€160
Accommodation
Between 30-50 euro P/N = €300-500
Food
Groceries between two two roughly €400 a week = €200/300 for 10 Days
Eating out (4 Meals @ €20 4 Lunches @10 =€120 P/P
Misc/Fuel (split)
€150/200 for 10 days = 70-100 Per person
Total
Roughly between 2,550 and 3,275 Euro for 10 days
Camp Duration ?
Camp Duration ?
This camp runs for 10 days. 7 Days of full Coaching, Including 1 Down Day & 2 Travel Days.
I can also help arrange accomdation/Truck rental for longer stays as I am sure some people would like to stay for longer.
Kit to Bring
Kit to Bring
My normal quiver for this time of year in Chile is - 1 Small board, 1 Bigger Floaty Board (Could get away with just 1 floaty board.)
Sails I bring 5.0 4.5 & 5.0. Most used is the 5.0 then the 4.0.
Wetsuit Thickness ?
For windsurfing I have always worn a 4mm
For surfing it can be quite nice to have a 5m but its not essential, also for surfing I quite like to wear boots just to keep the feet warm.
Van Rental
Van Rental
I will be arraging trucks for the groups. 4X4's or 4X2 Trucks are recommended.
How to get here ?
How to get here ?
Flying
Flying to Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport in Santiago Chile.
From Ireland
I always fly with Delta. Dublin-Atlanta-Santiago.
Very nice flight and at a reasonable price. €780 return (not including board bags… for 3X23kgs I paid 225 one way)
From UK/Europe
Multiple Options, Mainly from Madrid or Paris.
Flying with Iberia is a popular one from the PWA guys. Last year a friend flew from London with Avianca.
If you are keen to come, I will help you figure out the best flight for you.
Coaching/Guide Costs
Coaching/Guide Costs
700 for 10 Days P/P
Read my Windsurf Mag write up about Chile
Read my Windsurf Mag write up about Chile
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Conditions of what to expect
These videos are from our last trip to Chile at this same time of year.
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