Solag Skim School :: Chile Relief

The 8.8 catastrophic earthquake that rocked Chile only days ago destroyed several coastal communities. The cities of Concepcion, Constitucion, and Curanipe are only a few that were greatly affected. These coastal communities were especially affected by the tsunami that followed the quake. There wasn’t much protection from the tidal wave to protect the small fishing villages. As a result, the tsunami leveled these towns and left more wreckage in its wake than the initial earthquake.

Local Chilean skimboarder, Danny Diaz, described that the earthquake lasted about 1 minute and 30 seconds. That is a lifetime during an earthquake. Fortunately he is ok, but many beach towns that are home to some world class waves were not ok. http://www.surfline.com/surf-news/chile-earthquake-help-now–save-the-waves-coalition-responds-to-disaster-in-surf-rich-zone_41458/

Another local skimboarder and contest organizer, Jose Rafael Campino, is one of the many Chileans who is organizing aid to these areas. He is part of an organization called Costa Sur Desolada. Jose Rafael explained it this way, “Our group is composed of engineers, architects and doctors who love that place. We are trying to do everything that is possible to help this amazing area, but to get food and materials we need money. We are all chilean and the idea is to solve the problems now!”

The efforts of Jose Rafael and many other Chileans has already been noticed by the L.A. Times. Read the article here.

As a result, Paulo Prietto is promoting Costa Sur Desolada in the States. “It’s easy to forget about this tragic event and continue our daily lives, but I feel it’s important to think outside of ourselves and help.”

With the help of ExtremeOutdoorSupply.com, Paulo has organized an easy way for people to support the relief efforts. Follow the link below to donate online. All 100% of donations will go directly to food, clothing, building supplies, and other necessary items for the victims.

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*Free poster to all who donate.

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Exile Skimboards 2010 Catalog online too!

And here’s the next post in our line of “new 2010 catalogs!” Exile Skimboards just launched their 2010 catalog too!

Check out the new bottom arts, clothing line (it has glow in the dark prints!) and more by clicking here!

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