One of the oldest surfing events in Europe and the world, the Caraïbos Lacanau Pro returns this summer!
What?
A QS1,500 for both men and women this year, it will be the eighth stop on the European Qualifying Series that count twelve events in 2018. Formerly a CT event, and a major QS a few years back, all the greats have made their mark on the iconic beach breaks of Lacanau's central beach.
If you don't like crowds, stay away from the Caraïbos Lacanau Pro, you've been warned! - WSL / Laurent Masurel
Marc Lacomare and Philippa Anderson are the most recent winners and there's a strong chance other future stars will take out this year's edition.
Plus there's a flurry of side activations with yoga and fitness classes, skate and skimboard demos, a mini surf-film festival and daily musical acts on the main stage.
Where?
An hour away from France's Southwest main city of Bordeaux, Lacanau is an extremely popular beach destination in summer and welcomes hordes of people in July and August every year.
The event site usually sets up on the northern end of the promenade near the Lacanau surf club headquarters. Here, peaky and punchy lefts and rights break out front in shallow waters and produce high-performance waves that can go world class when conditions cooperate.
How's this for a punchy beach break? Vahine Fierro takes on a slab-looking right last year. - WSL / Laurent Masurel
When?
Tune in from August 14-19, 2018 and check out all the photos, videos and updates right here!
In the meantime, check out a gallery of pictures from the 2017 edition:
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A Lacanau gem goes unridden.
- WSL / Laurent Masurel
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Former CT athlete
Claire Bevilacqua was stopped in 9th place last year.
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The face of determination.
Dean Bowen on his way to a runner-up in Lacanau.
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Denver Young was another standout in the women's event.
- WSL / Laurent Masurel
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Junior up-and-comer
Edoardo Papa gained experience in one of his first QS events.
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Junior powerhouse
Eveline Hooft attacking the lip last year.
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Holly Wawn scores a cheeky inside barrel.
- WSL / Laurent Masurel
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Jeronimo Vargas finds the shade on a hot summer day.
- WSL / Laurent Masurel
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The event draws massive crowds every year.
- WSL / Laurent Masurel
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Local pro
Juliette Brice lays into a massive carve on home turf.
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A classic sunrise at the Caraïbos Lacanau Pro.
- WSL / Laurent Masurel
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Justine Dupont stands out as soon as the surf pumps.
- WSL / Laurent Masurel
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Rising star
Kirra Pinkerton made the final in Lacanau in 2017.
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The beach is flocked by thousands of people to catch a piece of the action live.
- WSL / Laurent Masurel
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Marc Lacomare's commitment won his a second event title in Lacanau.
- WSL / Laurent Masurel
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Last year's winner
Philippa Anderson got herself a couple tubes as well.
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Caraïbos Lacanau Pro to Open French Leg in August
Nicolas Leroy
One of the oldest surfing events in Europe and the world, the Caraïbos Lacanau Pro returns this summer!
What?
A QS1,500 for both men and women this year, it will be the eighth stop on the European Qualifying Series that count twelve events in 2018. Formerly a CT event, and a major QS a few years back, all the greats have made their mark on the iconic beach breaks of Lacanau's central beach.
Marc Lacomare and Philippa Anderson are the most recent winners and there's a strong chance other future stars will take out this year's edition.
Plus there's a flurry of side activations with yoga and fitness classes, skate and skimboard demos, a mini surf-film festival and daily musical acts on the main stage.
Where?
An hour away from France's Southwest main city of Bordeaux, Lacanau is an extremely popular beach destination in summer and welcomes hordes of people in July and August every year.
The event site usually sets up on the northern end of the promenade near the Lacanau surf club headquarters. Here, peaky and punchy lefts and rights break out front in shallow waters and produce high-performance waves that can go world class when conditions cooperate.
When?
Tune in from August 14-19, 2018 and check out all the photos, videos and updates right here!
In the meantime, check out a gallery of pictures from the 2017 edition:
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Check out some of the best shots from the 2018 Caraïbos Lacanau Pro!
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