Kitesoul Magazine #27 Iternational Edition

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Chile Buena Onda, Good Vibes in Chile
“La Lobera” Kite Club, a kind of Café del Mar for kiters.
An interesting architectural structure made out of a
lot of glass and wood offers superb views of the spot
from restaurant and bar. With music, huge chill out
cushions, sun lounges, and even a climbing wall on the
outside of a cool sea container that acts as shower and
changing room it’s a great place to hang out. And of
course, featuring a typically Chilean outdoor “Hot Tub”,
a round, wooden bathtub, heated by fire to warm up in
after long sessions in the ocean, with perfect view of the
ocean, ideally to be combined with a Pisco Sour for the
ultimate indulgence.
After a week, the first proper swell pops up on the forecast,
my cue to organize a first photo shoot. Chilean surf
photographer Pablo Jimenez is my man for it. Our plan
is to shoot at a super special place: Topocalma, a beautiful
coastal stretch of heaven, 45min south of Matanzas,
and only accessible by 4x4. Matias, one of Matanzas’
top local windsurfers, is happy to give us a ride in his
pick-up truck. He’s keen to sail at “Topo”, as the locals
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