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    A Glass Full of Britt- A Breton Surf Trip

    Brittany as a surfing destination is easy to miss. Sandwiched between the  world-renowned cold water reefs of Ireland and the ...

    On January 26, 2015 / By Staff Writer
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    Winter waves…

    Two wintery sessions shot in Landes, France by Bruno Degert. Bruno rides an Eric Rougé surfboard and he shot ...

    On January 4, 2015 / By Staff Writer
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    French dream

    France has had some seasonably good swell this autumn, and with the banks apparently as good as ever has ...

    On November 6, 2014 / By Ben
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    John John Florence wins the Quiksilver Pro France

    John John Florence claimed victory at the Quiksilver Pro France in 8 to 10 foot barrels at Le Gardian. ...

    On October 6, 2014 / By Louis Hall
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    John John Florence dominates at the Quiksilver Pro France

    Le Gardian delivered 8 to 10 foot waves for the Quiksilver Pro today, completing round five and the opening ...

    On October 4, 2014 / By Louis Hall
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    Inspiring performances as Le Gardian turns on for the Quiksilver Pro

    The current No.1 Gabriel Medina was on form in France. He continued his incredible run — narrowly escaping a ...

    On October 3, 2014 / By Louis Hall
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    The French leg of the ASP continues

    The Quiksilver Pro continued today for the last three remaining heats of round 2 and the opening four heats ...

    On September 29, 2014 / By Louis Hall
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    World’s best take to the water as the Quiksilver Pro Continues

    The second instalment of the Quiksilver Pro France got underway in pristine three-to-four foot conditions, for nine heats of ...

    On September 28, 2014 / By Louis Hall
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    Big airs and big upsets at the opening day of the Quiksilver Pro

    It was an exciting first day of competition at the Quiksilver Pro France, with quality performances and a handful ...

    On September 26, 2014 / By Louis Hall
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    An Ode to Autumn

    It’s that time of year when the North Atlantic starts to wake from its summer slumber and surfers make ...

    On September 24, 2014 / By Ben
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    Drone Bore…

    Two great drone videos of recent ‘Bore Surfing’. The first from the infamous River Severn, then followed up by ...

    On September 15, 2014 / By Tom
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    Baie des Trépassés Beach & Bar Party

    A slightly surreal video from a crew of surfers who certainly don’t take themselves too seriously! Enjoy all of ...

    On July 30, 2014 / By Staff Writer
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    Sabulous Games featuring Vincent Duvignac

    After spending weeks sidelined from a back injury, Duvi returns to the water to play his favourite game. From ...

    On July 29, 2014 / By Staff Writer
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    Deep Bright

    Deep Bright is a short film by Guillem Cruells, who goes in search of solitary and idyllic places, focussing ...

    On April 11, 2014 / By Staff Writer
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    Hidden Wood

    Alaia trimming from France. ...

    On October 16, 2012 / By Staff Writer
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    Hidden wood

    Alaia shredding by Anthony Harouet, Jeremy Brasset and Coucou. ...

    On July 21, 2011 / By Staff Writer
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    The 4th M.I.A.C.S. Is On This Weekend

    The M.I.A.C.S. (International Surf Art Market) is starting this Friday in Biarritz. ...

    On May 5, 2010 / By Niega
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    Tristan Mausse

    I started following Tristan Mausse through his blog back when he was glassing for the French brand UWL. Shortly ...

    On March 29, 2010 / By Niega
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    Greenfix - Clean Wax

    Interview with Damien Houques, 37 years old. Entrepreneur, founder, CEO and jack of all trades at Greenfix, winner of ...

    On February 22, 2010 / By Niega
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    A French Barrel (Of Wine) @ An Irish Fish Fry (II)

    Second -and last- part of the interview with Alexander Lobstein, shaper of Barrel Surfboards and winner of the 2009 ...

    On November 9, 2009 / By Niega
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    A French Barrel (Of Wine) @ An Irish Fish Fry (I)

    Meet Alexandre Lobstein; architect, surfer and shaper. 39 years old, originally from Paris and now living in Bordeaux. Husband, father ...

    On November 2, 2009 / By Niega
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    Poor old Neil

    It’s a momentous day today: we threw caution to the wind and had our first non-van dining experience and ...

    On October 16, 2009 / By Ed
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    Is This The Beginning Of The End?

    I don’t want to be alarmist but could we be on the verge of losing one of our greatest ...

    On October 1, 2009 / By Niega
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    An Early Taste Of The Indian Summer

    Three days since we’ve returned from our two week road trip West and the post holiday blues are taking ...

    On September 11, 2009 / By Niega
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    Indian summers

    Southwest France is famous for its late Indian summers – long hot days, surfing in boardies, morning offshores, early ...

    On September 6, 2009 / By Mark
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    Back from the Jam

    2009 was no ordinary Roxy Jam – this year was special in so many ways. (Photos by Ryan Heywood). ...

    On July 22, 2009 / By Candice

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