Above the Arctic Circle, the members of Lost in the Swell set out in search of an untouched wave, far from established spots and comfortable sessions. In their film The Reign of Snow, the three Breton surfers recount an expedition where cold, navigation, and patience mattered as much as the takeoff. Lost in the Swell
Published on October 12, 2025, at 2:54 p.m. — The news swept through the lineup like a surprise set: at just 14, Tya Zebrowski has just secured her spot on the Championship Tour 2026, becoming the youngest rider—across all categories—to join the world elite. World Record: Tya Zebrowski’s Historic Qualification for the Championship Tour On
In the surf industry, paradoxes lap as hard as the sets at the gravel pit on a stormy morning. Between dreams of authenticity and waves of greenwashing, the surf business has been stirring up plenty of wax on the board for several seasons now. While Rip Curl, Quiksilver, Billabong, and Oxbow heavily use branding to
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In Brittany, a surfer returned to the ocean after going through illness. “I didn’t think I’d be able to surf again”: behind these words lies a personal challenge requiring patience, courage, and resilience, where each session gradually finds its place again. In Brittany, returning to surfing after illness Getting back to the waves does not
The Landes coast is gearing up to buzz like during a big swell: La Centrale beachLa Centrale hosts the only French stop of the Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series. Nine nations, an elite field, and a crowd of more than 2,000 enthusiasts are expected in Soorts-Hossegor for a lifesaving competition that promises as much
The 61st French Surfing Championships return to Landes: ten intense days where France’s best watermen and waterwomen take on the swells of Hossegor, Seignosse, and Capbreton. Landes’ beach breaks promise committed rail surfing, tight tubes, and an XXL show driven by the French Surfing Federation. French Championships 2025: schedule, disciplines, and Landes spots From October
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Hossegor has everything to attract travelers. Waves ranked among the best in Europe, a postcard-perfect marine lake, typical Landes architecture beneath the pines, and a laid-back atmosphere that brings the same families and surfers back year after year. If you own a property in the area, you have a rental asset with real potential on
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With line-ups packed to the rafters and boards from all over the world, the Côte Landaise is sold out from the very first swell. The effervescence around surfing literally transforms Hossegor, Capbreton and Moliets-et-Maâ into veritable peak zones, where local riders and holidaymakers alike flock relentlessly. Fueled by the media coverage of surfing at the
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At age 55, Arnaud Samson, a Trestel surfer living with Parkinson’s disease, is aiming for a podium finish at the French Parasurf Championships in Hossegor. His sporting challenge is a reminder that commitment, adaptability and the joy of catching a wave can still have their place in a rider’s journey. Arnaud Samson, Trestel surfer on
Still unknown to the general public two seasons ago, Tya Zebrowski confirmed her status as a rising star by reaching the final of the 6th event of the Championship Tour in Saquarema. Under overcast skies and a playful onshore wind, the young goofy-footer mastered the heats through to the final, only losing to American Sawyer
