At fifteen years old, the Larmor native Illan Cariou already follows a pro routine: up at dawn, a quick wax, and tides analyzed down to the millimeter to power through up to seven hours of training a day. The goal: land a podium finish at the next European Championship in junior paddle surfing, scheduled in
Brittany fields three profiles to keep an eye on: Gaspard Larsonneur, Camille Dubrana and Léo Le Tohic Casareggio. Between national events and the European stage, these Breton talents showcase different paths, with a new generation determined to earn its place in the lineup. Three Breton talents at the French Surf Championships Gaspard Larsonneur, Camille Dubrana
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,
In the heart of summer, the week of July 13 delivered thick tubes, XXL scores, and an avalanche of competition news. From Hossegor’s shifting sandbanks to Tahitian reef breaks, here’s a condensed recap of the highlights that got the surfing world buzzing. High-octane surf sessions on the Atlantic coast: analyzing the week’s best waves The
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Between an offshore session in Hossegor and a dive, gear needs to take a beating without making a fuss. The Tudor Pelagos delivers with a design built for diving, straightforward readability, and a titanium case that lightens the wrist without sacrificing toughness. Tudor Pelagos: a dive watch designed for action Launched in 2012, the Pelagos
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The Atlantic rolls in along more than one hundred kilometers of sandy coastline: this stretch of the Landes packs in maximum geological richness, punchy beach breaks, and striking panoramas. Here is a factual selection of ten beaches that are beaches simply breathtaking, ideal for a successful surf & relaxation trip during the vacation. Landes coastline:
Record shattered in the Landes foam: at 14, Tya Zebrowski joins the Championship Tour and puts her name at the very top of the global surf scene. A record for youth: how Tya Zebrowski secured her ticket to the elite Saquarema, Brazil. First round of the Challenger Series. The Hossegor Surf Club member posts a
Lacanau is buzzing again: the Caraïbos Lacanau Pro resets the clock and draws all eyes to the sporting journey of Philippe Malvaux. From Senegalese freesurfer to coach of an ambitious Olympic team, the adopted Girondin illustrates the rapid evolution of professional surfing in Europe. Caraïbos Lacanau Pro: A return to his roots for a former
A surfer from Morbihan and a long-distance traveler, Erwan Simon explores little-known spots while defending the waves of his native coastline. In Saint-Pierre-Quiberon, his commitment helped create France’s first wave reserve: an initiative that puts ocean preservation at the heart of surf culture. Erwan Simon, a surfer-explorer devoted to Brittany Erwan Simon learned to surf
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When the western swell hits the Aquitaine coast, every meter of foam reminds us that surf depends on a playground that is alive: the ocean. From one season to the next, the beach advances or recedes, and sandbars redraw the waves. Beneath the palm trees lining newly renovated promenades and among the pines of the
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