A page in the history of French foiling was written today at Goulien Beach in Crozon. With a solid swell and waves exceeding one metre, conditions proved particularly technical. Following a morning of elimination heats in the international competition, the Open Men’s and Women’s French Surf Foil Championships gave the country’s best riders the opportunity to compete for the first national titles in the history of the discipline.
Manon Dupe claims the first Women’s National title
In the women’s competition, Manon Dupe made the most of the challenging conditions to write her name into the history of French surf foil. In demanding waves, she finished ahead of Julie Touzot, Servane Galand and Milla Danguy. Her victory rewarded her ability to read the waves and make the most of every opportunity at a particularly technical spot. This inaugural national championship marks an important milestone for the development of women’s surf foil in France, highlighting the talent and progress of the discipline’s female riders.
A men’s final at the end of an intense day
The men’s competition proved physically demanding. Before reaching the final stages, the French competitors had already completed several elimination heats in the international competition. After an intense day, the four best French riders advanced to the final to battle for the first-ever French national title. The finalists included Polynesian rider Axel Pham, young Axel Gérard, already crowned French U18 Surf Foil Champion, big-wave surfer and waterman Clément Roseyro, and Breton rider Valentin Gravot.
Axel Pham wins the inaugural title after a high-level final
This first French Prone Surf Foil Championship will remain one of the highlights of the 2026 edition. Polynesian rider Axel Pham ultimately took the win, ahead of Clément Roseyro in second place, Axel Gérard in third and Valentin Gravot in fourth.
Goulien hosts an exceptional day of foiling
Throughout the day, Goulien Beach buzzed with the energy of competition. Riders from all over the world had travelled to take part in the Crozon Foil Festival, creating a friendly and vibrant atmosphere filled with encouragement from the beach, sporting battles in the water and a shared passion for foiling. Although the conditions sometimes made the waves difficult to ride, they also showcased the technical mastery of France’s top riders. Reading the ocean, positioning, wave selection and physical commitment all played a crucial role in reaching the final.
By hosting this first French Surf Foil Championship, the Presqu’île de Crozon Foil Festival reinforces its role in developing and promoting foiling disciplines in France, in a region where exceptional ocean conditions provide the perfect playground for the sport.
