The 2013 GoPro IBA Arica Chilean Bodyboard Challenge

Ex Isla EL Alacrán, Arica, Friday 24th of May 2013 – Man on man Round 4 of the 2013 GoPro IBA Arica Chilean Challenge was completed today in powerful 8-10 foot waves at “El Gringo”. Though still big, the slight drop in swell and glassy conditions were much appreciated by the riders who made the most of the long barrels and big ramps the break had to offer.

Standout of the day was defending champion Dave Winchester (AUS). The Australian found a very determined Magno Passos(BRZ) who saw himself leading the heat after 2 back to back barrels.

However, in the closing minutes of the heat, Winchester found a big ramp on a left hander, launching a massive invert into the flats and was awarded an near perfect 9.38 points, catapulting the Australian into first place and giving him the highest combined heat score of the comp so far, 17.08 points.

Six time World Champion and former 2011 ACC winner Guilherme Tamega (BRA) was another standout. The Brazilian put on a consistent performance throughout his heat against Hawaiian Jeff Hubbard who miss-landed a couple of big maneuvers and could not find his rhythm against the Brazilian. Tamega scored a total of 16.08 out of a possible 20 points to take out the heat.

World title contender, Ben Player (AUS) managed to stop the race for local favorite Alan Muñoz(CHI) while Dallas Singer(AUS) came out victorious in the dying moments of heat 7 against Frenchman Pierre-Louis Costes.

Optimal conditions are expected for the final day of the 10^th anniversary of the Arica Chilean Challenge. The 8 remaining competitors have to check in by 6:30 for a 7:00 am start of quarter final N°1.

Men’s Quarter Finals

Heat 1Dave Winchester (AUS)
Jacob Romero (HAW)

Heat 2
Uri Valadao (BRA)
Guilherme Tamega (BRA)

Heat 3
Ryan Hardy (AUS)
Ben Player (AUS)

Heat 4
Dallas Singer (AUS)
Eder Luciano (BRA)

Source; IBA