Matuse Family: Jamie Sterling In Chile

Photos: Philip Muler

Dear Matuse Family,

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. Generous sponsors 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 smiling despite what they all are going through. Many of the fisherman are still trying to fix their boats to get back to work. It’s been hard since most of their tools and parts were washed away in the tsunami. Things are getting back on track thanks to the support of many. My hearts go out the People of Chile.

We were fortunate to score some good waves down near the city of Constitution. Small, fun and hollow little waves. I’m heading back to Pichilemu to wait for the big wave contest to run. Fingers are crossed a big enough swell hits during our waiting period.

Aloha, Jamie