Waves, sunshine, and a world-class international field: the Surf Foil events of the Presqu’île Crozon Foil Festival 2026 delivered on every promise. Spread over three competition days from Tuesday, October 13 to Saturday, October 17—with a pause on Friday dedicated to downwind SUP foil—this edition brought together riders from across the globe on the peninsula’s iconic spots.
Alongside the international Open event, the festival also hosted the inaugural French Surf Foil Championships, awarding national titles in the junior, women’s, and men’s divisions. From rising young talents to international specialists, all competitors enjoyed exceptionally favorable conditions, with waves ranging from 3 to 6 feet (1 to 2 meters) depending on the spots and heats.
Tuesday, October 13, juniors kick off at Kerloc’h
For the opening day, Kerloc’h beach offered great conditions under bright sunshine with waves around 3 feet, occasionally higher in the sets. On the schedule were the men’s and women’s Open qualifiers, the junior semifinals and final, as well as a non-eliminatory women’s ranking round. International riders were quick to showcase their talent in conditions tailored for a great show.
In the Under-18 division, the overall level was truly impressive. Young riders now seamlessly link aerial maneuvers and radical turns with remarkable ease. Among them, Breton local Axel Gérard already well known for his wing foil achievements confirmed his status as a major prospect by taking the U18 French Surf Foil title. He finished ahead of Tom Lafforest in second, Arthur Thébault in third, and Sacha Kourennoy in fourth.
1 – Axel Gérard
2 – Tom Lafforest
3 – Arthur Thébault
4 – Sacha Kourennoy
In the Open U18 classification of the Presqu’île Crozon Foil Festival, promising young Japanese rider Ryunosuke Adewaga claimed the top spot on the podium ahead of Arthur Thébault, Axel Gérard, and Hawaiian rider Marley Franco.
Wednesday, October 14, La Palue xelcomes international riders
On Wednesday, action moved to La Palue beach for another day of Surf Foil. Right from sunrise, competitors found impressive waves, some solid sets reaching up to 6 feet (2 meters). The men completed their two qualifying rounds while the women entered their first elimination round. The opening men’s elimination heats were also contested.
In these heavier conditions, riders stepped up with high-flying aerials and committed maneuvers. The wave quality allowed top specialists to demonstrate the full, dramatic scope of Surf Foil—a discipline where wave reading, technical precision, and flight control are essential. The competition kept building in intensity with a fierce international roster battling for spots in the final.
Thursday, October 15, an intense day at Goulien
Competitors regrouped on Thursday at Goulien beach for another decisive day of competition. On the agenda were the women’s and men’s heats followed by the quarterfinals. Race instructions were delivered at 8:00 AM before launching the first women’s heats. Runs continued back-to-back throughout the morning and afternoon, with heat durations ranging from 15 to 20 minutes depending on the round.
This day also marked a major milestone in the event’s media coverage. A live streaming setup enabled fans worldwide to follow the riders’ performances. Even before Saturday’s finals, replay views had already passed 25,000, illustrating the growing global interest in competitive Surf Foil. The live broadcast setup returned on Saturday morning at La Palue to allow the online audience to watch the finals live.
Saturday, October 17, finals and national titles
After several days of intense competition, riders gathered on Saturday morning at La Palue for the Surf Foil finals. The first heats kicked off at 8:15 AM, concluding around midday.
Axel Pham crowned French Champion
In the men’s division, Axel Pham claimed the title of French Surf Foil Champion. He edged out Clément Roseyro (French Vice-Champion), Axel Gérard in third, and Valentin Gravot in fourth. This victory cements Axel Pham’s standing among the top French and global figures in the sport after a grueling competition in superb ocean conditions.
1 – Axel Pham
2 – Clément Roseyro
3 – Axel Gérard
4 – Valentin Gravot
In the women’s division, Manon Dupé captured the French Champion title ahead of Julie Touzot in second, Servane Galand in third, and Milla Danguy in fourth. Together with the junior titles awarded earlier in the week, the festival successfully crowned the first French national champions across all Surf Foil divisions.
1 – Manon Dupé
2 – Julie Touzot
3 – Servane Galand
4 – Milla Danguy
An international podium for the Presqu’île Crozon Foil Festival
In the Open ranking of the Presqu’île Crozon Foil Festival, victory went to Naumi Eychenne, ahead of Germany’s Marnie Bertram in second. Dutch rider Bowien van der Linden and Anglo-Italian Francesca Maini rounded out the podium, tying for third place.
1 – Naumi Eychenne
2 – Marnie Bertram
3 – Bowien van der Linden
3 – Francesca Maini
In the men’s Open division, Finn Spencer took top honors ahead of Cash Berzolla, while France’s Clément Roseyro shared third place with Tahitian rider Kirahu Thibaud. These results highlight the international scope of the festival, which brought together athletes of various nations and generations in Breton waters amid a competitive yet friendly atmosphere.
1 – Finne Spencer
2 – Cash Barzola
3 – Clément Roseyro
3 – Kirahu Thibaud
Surf Foil a rapidly growing discipline
With three competition days, prime wave conditions, and live-streamed finals, Surf Foil stood out as one of the major highlights of the Presqu’île Crozon Foil Festival 2026. The presence of international stars, the rise of young talents like Axel Gérard, and the inauguration of official national titles all underscore the dynamic momentum of this sport. The 25,000+ views recorded on replays before the finals further demonstrate the public’s growing enthusiasm for competitive Surf Foil well beyond the shores of Brittany.
Combining high-level wave action, international competition, and the crowning of French champions, the festival provided a premier showcase for Surf Foil, concluding its events under outstanding conditions.
