While in Chile I was given the opportunity to help the people in Chile who’s lives were interrupted from the huge 8.8 earthquake and Tsunami that hit in Feb.  I joined Save the waves foundation down in the city of Constitution.  This town was severely damaged. The whole town was a mess.  It looked way worse then what we were seeing on the news back in the states.  Quiksilver and Cliff bar sent clothes and energy bars down to Chile and we distributed them to school kids, The red cross, and the police.  It was nice to see the people still smiling after what they all are going thru.  My hearts go out the People of Chile. 

We even scored some good waves down near the city of Constitution.  Small but fun little waves. 

Aloha Jamie

Fisherman family in Pichilemu
A family of fishermen in Pichilemu who lost their boat and motor here with Philip Muller.

Boat motors in repair
The improvised repair bay in Pichilemu with the broken motors from the tsunami. Photo by Philip Muller

2 months without working
It has been 2 months that this fisherman is without work because he lost his motor. Hopefully a new one will arrive soon.Photo by Philip Muller

Scholarships in Pichilemu
One of the scholarships of a 1.000 USD given to the Student Center of the Pichilemu college for them to help their fellow students in need. Photo by Philip Muller

The boat and motor repair team
These 3 fishermen who also worked as laminators are repairing the boats with fiber glass, and the 4th on the right is the mechanic repairing the motors. Photo by Philip Muller

The motor mechanic from Duao
This mechanic from Duao now living and working in Pichilemu has been repairing motors like mad altough he lost his whole business and tools to the tsunami. Photo by Philip Muller

Diego Medina in big Lobos
Diego Medina tubing a big one at Lobos during the waiting period of the Ceremonial on the 4th of May. Photo by Philip Muller

Jamie dropping in at Lobos
Jamie who is here for the waiting period of the Ceremonial in Lobos decided to join the help with Save The Waves here in Chile Photo by Philip Muller

Ramon in Constitucion
Ramon Navarro surfing down South in the worst hit city by the tsunami, Constitucion. Chile has still it’s beautiful perfect left tubes at least. Photo by Philip Muller

Ramon in another perfect green room.
Ramon Navarro surfing down South in the worst hit city by the tsunami, Constitucion. Chile has still it’s beautiful perfect left tubes at least. Photo by Philip Muller

Diego Medina in Constitucion
Diego Medina crossing the beach and wreckage left at the Puerto, still a lot of cleening needs to be done. Photo by Philip Muller

STW relief team meet up in Constitucion
The STW team went down to Constitucion and Curanipe to bring in supplies and clothes. From l. to r.: Pato Mekis (coordinator for Santiago), Pocha (coordinator for Constitucion), Leo Acevedo, Diego Medina, Ramon Navarro and Jamie Sterling after a quick surf. Photo by Philip Muller

Small waves but a big cause
Jamie Sterling ripping a small wave in Constitucion Photo by Philip Muller

Leo Acevedo in Constitucion
Leo surfing in front of the Muelle in Constitucion. The pier was cut off from land following the tsunami and is still not repaired. Photo by Philip Muller

Jamie Sterling in Constitucion
Jamie coming out of the water in Constitucion and crossing all the debris the tsunami left after it’s passage. Photo by Philip Muller

Jamie Sterling in Constitucion
Jamie in front of more wreckage, he says it is a lot worse than what he imagined. Photo by Philip Muller

STW gives out Clif bars in Constitucion
Jamie, Ramon and Diego giving out Clif Bars at a school in Constitucion at the end of classes. Photo by Philip Muller

STW gives out Quiksilver, Roxy and DC clothing
Ramon giving out the clothes sent for the people of Chile in a school in Constitucion. Quiksilver, Roxy and DC sent in a container full of clothes for the victims of Chile’s coastal areas. Photo by Philip Muller

Checking out the clothes given by STW
The students checking out the clothing given out,nearly the whole school was sporting those hats when we left. Photo by Philip Muller

People living in an emergency camp above Constitucion
We visited an emergency camp above Constitucion where 41 families live in these wooden “sheds”, we left them clothes and Clif bars Photo by Philip Muller

The hospital in Constitucion receives Clif bars
We gave out Clif bars to the hospital of Constitucion who due to the emergency has installed an extra emergency tent hospital in it’s courtyard. These Clif bars will be good for the staff (of which these 2 nurses) working their long shifts. Photo by Philip Muller

Main police station of Constitucion
We also left lots of Clif Bars to the local police force who also work a lot of 10-12 hour shifts helping the people out. Photo by Philip Muller

Diego Medina in Constitucion
A final quick session after a good day of work at a secret spot in Constitucion. Diego Medina and his classic roudhouse. Photo by Philip Muller

Ramon Navarro in Constitucion, last session
Ramon taking a couple of last waves before driving 3 hours to Pichilemu back to his wife and newly born son. Photo by Philip Muller

Diego Medina, end of the day
Not sure if he’s smiling because of the surf or the sensation of helping others leaves you. Photo by Philip Muller

Jamie Sterling, sunset in Constitucion
Jamie enjoying the sunset and the surf before the long drive home. Photo by Philip Muller