Big waves – Punta de Lobos Trials
Confira o video e, mais abaixo, algumas imagens das triagens do Quiksilver Ceremonial Big Wave Event 2010 em Punta de Lobos que rolou com altas ondas no dia 9/04/2010, mesmo dia que altas ondas quebraram na costa brasileira, principalmente na região sudeste no Rio e São Paulo. As imagens foram enviadas por Carlos Ferrer, diretor de marketing do evento.
O Evento será transmitido ao vivo no site do evento. O período de espera começou no dia 2 de abril e vai até 31 de maio de 2010. Segundo Gary Linden, diretor do evento, não foi nada fácil montar a estrutura para transmissão ao vivo da competição, devido aos estragos causados pelo tsunami e pelo terremoto do dia 27 de fevereiro. Mas com a ajuda da população local, foi possível realizar essa tarefa difícil.
Uma das ideias principais deste evento é atrair a atenção do mundo para esta região como forma de ajudar na reconstrução local. Todos os 24 convidados concordaram em doar 50% dos seus prêmios para ajudar nessa missão de reconstrução local.
O Big Rider local Ramon Navarro, que mora em Pichilemu está muito empolgado com este evento e espera que a força do surfe ajude a melhorar e reerguer sua cidade natal.
Mais no site do evento: www.quiksilver.com/chile
All images by: Carlos Ferrer
The Quiksilver Ceremonial Punta de Lobos Big Wave Invitational Update
Check it out! The trials of the Quiksilver Ceremonial Big Wave Event 2010, the wave is amazing and the vibe even better. Here are a few pictures of Punta de Lobos 09-04-2010.
Pichilemu, Chile – The Quiksilver Ceremonial Punta de Lobos Big Wave Invitational, presented by Suzuki, has overcome a host of technical challenges on the ground to launch quiksilver.com/chile . The event website will broadcast the competition live when it runs.
The holding period for the Ceremonial began on April 2 and runs through May 31, 2010, to be held on the biggest single day of surf. The event launches the 2010-2011 Big Wave World Tour and features 24 of the world’s best big wave riders.
“Laying the groundwork for a live webcast out of Pichilemu was no easy feat, given the extensive damage to the area sustained during the February 27 earthquake and tsunami,” said contest director Gary Linden. “But with great support from the locals, and the determination of all involved to keep moving forward, the website is launched and the live webcast is set to go at a moment’s notice.
“The Southern Hemisphere is in non-stop swell mode at present, lining up back-to-back pulses. We will wait for the one that hits our window with full force. The surfers want it big and challenging, so our goal is to make sure that happens.”
The impetus to push forward with the event was to bring the famous surf region of Pichilemu into the spotlight, thereby helping to bring emotional and material recovery to the area. All 24 invitees have pledged 50% of their winnings towards local relief efforts.
Chile’s top big wave rider, Ramon Navarro, lives in Pichilemu and is excited to see the event go ahead. When it does, he will be wearing the ‘hats’ of both competitor and local resident. Ramon hopes for record surf to boost spirits and recovery in his hometown.
“It’s uncommon to see so much activity this early in the season,” said Ramon. “The 2010 Quiksilver Ceremonial may see the biggest waves in the history of the event. That’s what we’re hoping for!”












