Excelent Scores Mark the Start of the 2024 Iquique Bodyboard Festival

The first day of competition at the 2024 Iquique Bodyboard Festival, the inaugural Chilean event on the IBC World Tour, kicked off today with exceptional conditions. Big airs at the outside section were the maneuvers most highly valued by the judges.

With the waiting period for the Iquique Bodyboard Festival starting today and extending until May 10th, the technical team had an easy job calling the event “On” for today as the swell predicted shoulder-high to head-high surf with slight crosswinds throughout the day. Near-perfect conditions were expected at Punta 2, the venue for the Iquiquean event.

Despite the wind gaining strength, good waves persisted throughout the day, allowing the men’s division to find some gems. Augustin Figueiroa was the standout of the day, managing to secure a 9-point ride with a big backflip at the outside section. Nevertheless, once again, a Peruvian, Roland Gomez, managed to achieve an excellent score. With a combination of an 8.50 and an 8 point ride, making a total score of 16.50 points, Roland achieved the highest total score of the day.

As we anticipate more excellent conditions, it’s time to sit back and enjoy some of today’s highlights. Stay tuned for more thrilling action as the 2024 Iquique Bodyboard Festival continues.