From October 24 to November 2, the French Surfing Championship will once again set up camp between Capbreton, Hossegor and Seignosse. Eleven disciplines, 513 riders, forty titles up for grabs and top names from Quiksilver, Roxy, Rip Curl and Billabong... everything is set for a solid show with no need for 5/4 mm wetsuits!
Capbreton, Hossegor, Seignosse: the golden triangle for live championship coverage
These three Landes towns offer a unique concentration of world-class waves and infrastructures cut out to host the 61ᵉ edition. Parking lots close to the dunes, historic clubs like Hossegor Surf Club or Saint-Girons Surf Club, and a decade's worth of event experience guarantee a smooth workflow, even when the sets enter a series of 10.
- Capbreton fast port access and back-up spot for prone disciplines.
- Hossegor The Gravière's overpowered benches, shortboards on fire from day one.
- Seignosse A long beach that allows you to split the podiums and shoot the longboard without clashing.
| Key dates | Host city | Planned disciplines |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 24-26. | Capbreton | Para surf, kneeboard, bodyboard drop-knee |
| Oct. 27-29. | Hossegor | Shortboard Open & Juniors |
| Oct. 30-Nov. 2. | Seignosse | Longboard, SUP surf, bodysurf |
Access, parking and logistics tips
Riders who use Bic Surf or Sooruz will find secure racks near each competition area. Spectators are invited to carpool to avoid the shorebreak of cars at peak times.
The 11 disciplines: numbers, percentages and sporting stakes
Shortboarding remains the boss with 224 entries (44 % of the total), but bodyboarding and longboarding are attracting more and more chargers. A number of athletes are competing on more than one board, like a handful of all-rounders who can link up four disciplines without burning out their legs.
- Shortboard for men & women
- Longboard men & women
- Bodyboard Open, Drop-knee
- SUP surfing
- Bodysurf
- Para surfing and kneeboarding
- Tandem surfing (exhibitions)
| Discipline | Number of participants | Share of total |
|---|---|---|
| Shortboard | 224 | 44 % |
| Bodyboard | 104 | 20 % |
| Longboard | 80 | 16 % |
| SUP surfing | 45 | 9 % |
| Other (bodysurf, para, kneeboard) | 60 | 11 % |
Focus on favorites and the new wave
The Basque-Landes dominance remains clear, but the Breton contingent is pushing hard, while the ultra-seafarers, boosted by Roxy and Oxbow, are bringing a tropical flow to the Landes line-up. For a complete overview of the forces at work, see this specialized article.
Map of regions represented: who's sending the biggest crew?
Four major zones stand out: Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Bretagne, Guadeloupe and Pays de la Loire. Clubs like Vieux Boucau Surf Club capitalize on very active junior sectors, while overseas clusters, followed by the new Tahitian generation, are positioning themselves as credible outsiders.
- Nouvelle-Aquitaine: 244 entries, almost half the field.
- Bretagne: 85 surfers, supported by a solid technical staff.
- Guadeloupe: 57 athletes, guided by ISA-certified coaches.
- Pays de la Loire: 48 competitors, including several U16 hopefuls.
| Region | Number of athletes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nouvelle-Aquitaine | 244 | 47 % |
| Brittany | 85 | 17 % |
| Guadeloupe | 57 | 12 % |
| Pays de la Loire | 48 | 9 % |
| Other regions | 79 | 15 % |
Versatility, sponsors and trajectories
At least 58 competitors race on several fronts; the shortboard/bodyboard mix is the most common combo. Brands such as Sooruz and Quiksilver rely on these chameleon-like profiles for their teams. Detailed stories are available at this dossier on the French generation and this survey of young Normans and their sponsors. To follow the highlights, go to the weekly video selection.
Where can I find the detailed program of series and tides?
The series schedule is updated every evening on the official website and relayed by the Hossegor Surf Club accounts. Schedules take into account tide windows and offshore forecasts.
Are dogs allowed on the beach during the event?
Yes, before 10 a.m. and after 7 p.m., on a leash, except by temporary municipal by-laws. However, the organizers recommend that you use areas away from the podiums to avoid animal stress.
How do you get to each spot without a car?
Free shuttle buses run between Capbreton, Hossegor and Seignosse every 30 minutes. The Vélodyssée cycle paths also offer direct access from the park-and-ride facilities.
Are para-surfing disciplines open to the public?
Yes, the competition area is completely open and a live announcer explains the rules. PRM zones are provided to facilitate visibility.
Are there any free initiations during the competition?
Several partner clubs, including Vieux Boucau Surf Club and Saint-Girons Surf Club, are offering discovery sessions under the aegis of the Federation. Registration on site, Bic Surf equipment provided.
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