Last week, I shared some photos from the Snipe World Masters Championship in Frutillar, Chile—the best international championship I’ve ever sailed. This week, I’m going to continue the photo tour as Kim and I head even farther south.
Puerto Varas
The morning after the regatta’s closing ceremony, Frutillar was closing roads at 8am for a triathlon. Our flight wasn’t until after noon, so we escaped to the next town south and wandered through shops and along the shoreline.
Punta Arenas and Magdalena Island
We made it back to shore safely, and after a delicious crab stew lunch we climbed into the car and headed north.
Torres del Paine National Park
We reached our cabin just outside the entrance to the park before dark (remember, it stays light until 10pm) and the next morning Kim took off for an 8 hour hike with two ambitious friends. Lisa Pline and I did two shorter hikes, interspersed by a few hours of car touring around the park.
Everywhere we looked there was something incredibly beautiful. We even got our first peek at Lago di Grey, where two days later we went on another boat ride to see the glacier.
Final thoughts
Though the trip home took 24 hours longer than planned, I am still beaming from all the new sights and sounds and friends and experiences. Thank you, Chile, for such an incredible experience. And thank you Kim for being such a great teammate, on and off the water! I can’t wait for the 2027 Snipe World Masters.
Got a thought to share about Chile, or a question? Share it in the comments below, or send me an email. I read every single one, with gratitude.
See you next Thursday, when we’ll get back to more words than photos!
Amazing photos, Carol. Such striking landscapes!