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March 31, 2025

Day 3: Chile Delivers Again! Mast-High Waves Ignite Champion Rounds

The Chile World Cup exploded into action today with mast-high surf and perfect down-the-line conditions, setting the stage for the opening rounds of the Champions Bracket in both the mens and womens divisions. Under a blazing sun and with a massive local crowd lining the hotels and cafes, the boardwalk, and the beach, the worlds best wave riders delivered a day of non-stop highlights, drama, and unforgettable moments.

One of the biggest moments of the day came from local favourite Benjamin Fabres (Goya Windsurfing), who stunned the field in Heat 5 of the mens R6 CT Seeding round. Against seasoned global veterans, including last years champion Camille Juban (AV Boards / S2Maui) and tour veteran Jules Denel (Tabou / GA Sails), Fabres rose to the occasion in front of his home crowd, delivering a series of committed, critical turns, stylish aerials, and a spectacular goiter to score 11.13 pointswhich was one of the top heat scores of the day.

As Fabres kicked out of his final wave and returned to the beach, the crowd erupted. Hundreds of fans lining the shore cheered wildly, chanting his name and rushing toward him as he stepped back onto the sand. With flags waving, music pumping, and the beach commentator going wild with excitement, the atmosphere was more reminiscent of a football stadium than a surf event. It was likely a moment that will go down in Chilean windsurfing history.

To win a 5-star Champions Round heat at home, in front of his family and friends, after fighting his way through a huge field of challenger riders, must have been something he dreamed about. It was a very special moment for him and for this communityso proud and excited by their hero. And theres a good chance hes not done yet.

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