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FELIPE FERNANDEZ – Journalist (Spain)

Felipe Fernández holds degrees in History (University of León) and Journalism (University of Salamanca). Since the summer of 2009, he has been an editor at Deportes RTVE. He has covered major sporting events such as the Olympic Games, the Vuelta a España and the Handball World Cups. He edits the programme Objetivo Los Ángeles and […]

MARINE LEBRETON – Head of Communications, Rip Curl Europe (France)

Marine is passionate about surfing and writing. A former journalist from Brittany, she recently moved to the Landes region to take up a position as communications manager at Rip Curl Europe, where she is committed to promoting a more inclusive representation of board sports.

PILOU DUCALME – Big wave surfer (France)

Pilou Ducalme, a Basque surfer born in Biarritz, is an iconic figure in big wave surfing. Passionate about powerful swells, he has competed in international competitions and been featured in documentaries. A gardener by trade, he draws joy and inspiration from the ocean, living between surfing and nature.

FABIEN CAYERE – Visual artist (France)

Fabien Cayeré is an artist, photographer, visual artist and sculptor based in Anglet. A native of the Basque Coast and a graduate of the Pau School of Art, he has placed surfing and its culture at the centre of his creations for over 20 years. Since 2018, he has been creating bronze plaques in the […]

ZOE ZADOUROFF – Marketing consultant, events manager (France)

A native of Biarritz and an avid surfer, Zoë has built her career over the past fifteen years in sports events, brand strategy and design, both in France and abroad. Independent but also co-founder of Collectif Sauvage, she favours a committed, caring and respectful approach. Among her collaborations: EuroSIMA, FFSurf, ISA, Surfer’s Journal, Oxbow…

MARIE-PIERRE ABGRALL – First French professional surfer to qualify for the WCT (France)

Marie-Pierre Abgrall is a French professional surfer born in Congo. She started surfing at the age of 15 and joined the professional circuit in 2002, becoming the first French woman to qualify for the WCT world circuit. After her sporting career, she created the Abgrall Surf School in Capbreton to pass on her passion.

PACO GRANDE – Journalist (Spain)

Paco Grande, a graduate in Information and Communication Sciences, is an experienced sports journalist at RTVE with nearly 40 years of experience. He has covered 15 Olympic Games, 4 FIFA World Cups, and commentated on numerous major sporting events such as the Tour de France and the Vuelta. He is also the director of Conexión […]

CLEMENT ROSEYRO – Waterman (France) – Jury president

Clément Roseyro is a well-rounded athlete, passionate about the ocean and originally from the Basque Country. A big wave surfer, he is also skilled at foil surfing, SUP and kitesurfing. Having made his name in Nazaré, he has boldly established himself on the international scene. On screen and in the water, he embodies a new […]
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