D-7 for French Rendez-Vous of Surfing Countdown Event in Anglet

One of the biggest names in Europe's female surfing, Johanne Defay, will be competing at the French Rendez-Vous of Surfing, scheduled for September 23-25 in Anglet, France. Image credit: / WSL / Masurel

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

As pro surfing continues its triumphant return globally with The WSL Countdown, the land of croissants, wine and cheese readies for its own share of exciting action in the lineup. We’re only a week away from the start of the French Rendez-Vous of Surfing, Stop No.1 in the Euro Cup of Surfing that lands in Anglet, France from September 23-25.

WATCH THE EVENT TEASER

24 surfers, 12 men and 12 women, will take it to the Chambre d’Amour fun beach breaks for a broadcast-only show that promises high-octane action for the first time in months on the French Atlantic coastline.

While forecasts are still a little hazy a week away from the first day of the event’s waiting period, the North Atlantic has been quite generous with swells lately and the colder mornings have blown offshore winds on tap for some memorable sessions in the French Southwest.

Unfortunately fans will not be allowed on-site due to local COVID-19 restrictions but the video production will bring the audience right in to all the action.

The event will be webcast LIVE on worldsurfleague.com, the WSL app and Facebook page as well as lequipe.fr and Fuel TV.

A full media package will be produced and distributed to the press, action and lifestyle stills and videos will be available on demand and one-on-one interviews with athletes can be arranged through the regional media manager over skype.

Anglet: Epic Breaks and a Rich History of Surfing

The town of Anglet boasts some 4.5km of sandy patch making up 11 different beaches and an incredible variety of peaks along the stretch. The numerous breakwalls help shape sand banks and shelter from the wind to produce beautiful waves for all skill levels.

Surfing has always had a home in Anglet, from its inception in the 60s, the first international visitors and filming crews, the huge events of the 80s and 90s and the legacy continues with the Pro Anglet QS event every summer. The Anglet Surf Avenue is also a big hit with surfers and tourists as the walk of fame displays footprints of some of the legends of our sport: Kelly Slater, Mick Fanning, Kai Lenny, Nat Young among others and more will be added next week!

A-List Field: More Surfers Confirmed

World No.6 Kanoa Igarashi, future Olympians and multiple CT-event winners Jérémy Flores, Michel Bourez and Johanne Defay, Anglet ambassador and long-time CT competitor Pauline Ado, up-and-rising Tahitian star Vahine Fierro are just a few of the top surfers entering this specialty event, and there may be a big surprise in store!

Two wildcards for the French Rendez-Vous of Surfing have also been handed to junior talents Kauli Vaast and Juliette Lacome as they continue to hone their skills among those they wish to follow in the footsteps.

Pro Anglet Webseries: Episodes 1 & 2 are Live

As we continue to anxiously wait for an actual LIVE event to happen in Anglet, the Pro Anglet docu-series continues to air on worldsurfleague.com. The first and second episodes are live, focusing on the event and the crowds. The third episode drops today at 3pm (PT) and will cover the exciting Surf de Nuit (night surfing) event. Watch them now!

The French Rendez-Vous of Surfing is supported by the City Council of Anglet, the Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Jeep, Red Bull, Hydro Flask, Oakley, L’Equipe, and Virgin Radio.

All events and dates subject to change due to applicable COVID-19 related restrictions, including regional travel restrictions.

For more information, visit WorldSurfLeague.com

About the WSL

The World Surf League (WSL), established in 1976, is the home of surfing. The WSL is dedicated to changing the world through the inspirational power of surfing by creating authentic events, experiences, and storytelling to inspire a growing, global community to live with purpose, originality, and stoke.

The WSL is a global organization, headquartered in Santa Monica and with regional offices in North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and EMEA. The WSL possesses a deep appreciation for the sport's rich heritage while promoting progression, innovation, and performance at the highest levels.

The WSL is comprised of Tours & Events, celebrating the world’s best surfers across all disciplines and annually running more than 180 global contests and crowning the undisputed World Champions across all divisions; WSL WaveCo, where innovation meets experience; and WSL Studios, which offers best in class storytelling across competition, lifestyle, and conservation.

Further information about WSL can be found via this link.