5. The Prize The surfers compete for Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Copper Medals, the World Team Championship, and the honor of representing their respective countries. 6. The Location This year, the event will be held at Punta 1, which is located in the north end of Cavancha Beach in the city of Iquique. This city is considered the Bodyboard capital of the country due to its perfect Bodyboarding waves. The temperature in Iquique is warm during the time of this competition, around 24 degrees Celsius (75 degrees Fahrenheit). The wind is not known for being very strong during these dates. The water temperature is about 18 to 19 degrees Celsius (64-66 degrees Fahrenheit), depending on swell. Colder water comes from South swells and warmer from North swells. A 3/2 mm wetsuit is recommended. 7. The Wave The wave at Punta 1 is a rock bottom, right point break. A strong and potent tube connects all the way to the beach's shoreline. It is very shallow, no more than 1.5 meters deep, depending on the tide. Best swell direction is north or northwest, but works perfectly always with a south swell. Waves can range from 1 meter to over 10 meters; the quantity and quality of waves in Iquique are some of the best in the world. 8. The Schedule The fourth edition of the ISA World Bodyboard Championship will officially open on December 6 with the traditional ISA Opening Ceremony, which will include the Parade of the Nations and Sands of the World Ceremony. The Parade of the Nations is a colorful and energy-filled event, complete with teams chanting, waving flags and the cheering of the locals who come out to watch the spectacle. The Sands of the World Ceremony symbolizes the true fraternal spirit that bonds together all members of the global surfing tribe. The union of the countries of the world in this emotional ceremony is symbolized through the mixing of the sands from the beaches of every participating country, showcasing the ISA's desire for a better and peaceful world through surfing. Important Dates: Friday, December 5 - Official Press Conference Saturday, December 6 - Opening Ceremony- Parade of the Nations and Sands of the World Ceremony. Sunday, December 7 - Competition Begins Saturday, December 14 - Final day of competition, Awards Presentation and Closing Ceremony (Schedule is subject to change) 9. The host and support The ISA WBC is organized by Chilean Surfing Federation (FECHSURF). The ISA WBC has been possible thanks to the support from the City of Iquique and its Mayor Jorge Soria. 10. The Mission The ISA's mission is to develop the sport of Surfing, which includes Bodyboarding in Chile and around the world. This is accomplished through annual World Championships, membership development, educational programs, scholarship distribution and working towards Olympic Surfing. Visit the official event website www.isawbc.com where you will soon find photos, videos and the live webcast beginning on Saturday, December 6 with the Opening Ceremony. Competition begins on Sunday, December 7.
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Brazil's Eder Luciano, the 2X defending Open Men's Gold Medalist will be back to defend his title at the 2014 ISA World Bodyboard Championship, taking place December 6 to 14 in Iquique, Chile. Photo: ISA/K. Ortega
Team Chile placed third at the 2013 ISA World Bodyboard Championship in Venezuela, and will be looking to take the Gold in their home turf. Photo: ISA/K. Ortega
