Bodysurfing World Tour Mehdia Stop: Morocco at the Heart of the World and European Tours

Lehoux and Hegoas dominate in Mehdia’s powerful surf as Moroccan athletes inspire the next generation. Paul Grieumard and Alyssa Sauvy crowned 2025 Euro Bodysurf Tour Champions.

The second stage of the 2025 Euro Bodysurf Tour unfolded on Saturday, November 8, at the iconic beach of Mehdia, in solid 2-meter surf with 11-second periods. The swell rose throughout the day, offering the kind of raw, powerful conditions that make Mehdia one of North Africa’s premier bodysurfing destinations.

Athletes from six nations — France, Morocco, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Germany, and the USA — competed fiercely, chasing valuable points toward the IBSA Bodysurfing World Tour Final 2026.

Explosive Finals in Heavy Surf

As the swell pulsed and the afternoon tide peaked, the finals took place in clean yet heavy 2-meter waves, demanding precision, timing, and full commitment.

Competitors traded waves in a dramatic series of exchanges, scoring with powerful re-entries, aggressive rollos, and deep barrel-to-foam transitions. Only a few tenths of a point separated the top contenders in both divisions.

Open Men: Lehoux leads a French sweep. Paul Grieumard wins the 2025 Euro Bodysurf Tour

In the Men’s Final, Nathan Lehoux (France) delivered an explosive and perfectly-timed performance to take the win with 11.25 points, narrowly edging Ruben Cambas (10.85 pts) and Paul Grieumard (10.15 pts).

Paul Grieumard was one of the major stories of the event and of the season.

He is the only male athlete to reach the finals in both Anglet and Mehdia, demonstrating remarkable regularity and high-level surfing in all conditions. Thanks to his consistency and strong third place in Mehdia, he secures the overall victory in the 2025 Euro Bodysurf Tour.

Julen Marticorena (France), returning to competition after a hiatus, completed the final with 9.15 pts after a spectacular run through the repechage rounds.

Open Women: Hegoas and Sauvy share the win. Alyssa Sauvy nearly perfect in 2025

The Women’s Final saw Uhaina-Kailani Hegoas and Alyssa Sauvy go head-to-head in powerful overhead surf, both displaying perfect control and fearless commitment.

They shared the top spot with identical scores of 9.6 pts — a rare and impressive result.

With this tie and her victory in Anglet, Alyssa Sauvy completes an almost flawless season, earning the 2025 Euro Bodysurf Tour title thanks to her unmatched consistency.

Ambre Gautier (3.85 pts) and Morocco’s Nour Lemaghsal (3.0 pts) rounded out the final.

Trials Open Men: Moroccan pride as Ali and Salah Eddine Moutassim take 1st and 2nd

Earlier in the day, the highly anticipated Trials Open Men final delivered an emotional all-Moroccan showdown between brothers:

Trials Open Men – Final (Heat 12)

1. Ali Moutassim (Morocco) – 12.00 pts

2. Salah Eddine Moutassim (Morocco) – 7.15 pts

3. Julen Marticorena (France) – 6.75 pts

The Moutassim brothers celebrated together on the beach, a powerful moment for Moroccan bodysurfing. Ali’s victory and Salah Eddine’s strong 2nd place reflect the growing depth of the national scene and inspired the crowd at Mehdia.

Sakina Bargach: The spirit of Moroccan bodysurfing

Among the Moroccan delegation, Sakina Bargach stood out not only for her waves but for her leadership within the community.

A true pioneer, she continues to inspire young Moroccan women to enter the ocean and discover bodysurfing, reinforcing the vibrant growth of the sport in the country.

Official Results

Open Men Final

1. Nathan Lehoux (France) – 11.25 pts

2. Ruben Cambas (France) – 10.85 pts

3. Paul Grieumard (France) – 10.15 pts

4. Julen Marticorena (France) – 9.15 pts

Open Women Final

1. Uhaina-Kailani Hegoas (France) – 9.6 pts

2. Alyssa Sauvy (France) – 9.6 pts

3. Ambre Gautier (France) – 3.85 pts

4. Nour Lemaghsal (Morocco) – 3.0 pts

International Field Brings Depth and Energy

Moroccan riders Iliass Kanouni, Imad Bourogui, Tahar El Keiraouani, Ayoub Bahloul, and Mouhcine Bhihi all performed strongly through the advanced rounds.

Mohamed Chouaib Boudhim, winner of the Anglet stage, once again impressed with his fluid style despite an early and unfortunate elimination.

The event also featured strong performances from Portugal’s João Moço and João Brogueira, the UK’s Danny Teare, Germany’s Jan Hundertmark, and the USA’s Chris McDougall.

Morocco Delivers Once Again

For the second time this season, Morocco confirmed its status as a world-class bodysurf destination — powerful surf, warm hospitality, and a passionate surf culture.

Looking Ahead

After two intense stops in Anglet and Mehdia, the Euro Bodysurf Tour 2025 highlights the technical mastery, diversity, and camaraderie of the global bodysurfing community.

With Paul Grieumard and Alyssa Sauvy crowned Tour champions, all eyes now turn toward the 2026 IBSA World Final.

Acknowledgments

The Euro Bodysurf Association extends heartfelt thanks to all competitors, judges, staff, and volunteers.

Special thanks to the City of Kenitra, the Moroccan Surf Federation, and the Mehdia Surf Community.

Partners: Kentz Hotel, Rip Curl, Red Bull, Merzouga Restaurant, Bahri.

Photos: Jérémie Gabrien

Ranking

OPEN MEN

1. Nathan Lehoux (France) 1000

2. Ruben Cambas (France) 860

3. Paul Grieumard (France) 730

4. Julen Marticorena (France) 670

5. Niels Schorsch (France) 610

5. Alix Schorsch (France) 610

7. Luc Escaich (France) 555

7. Kevin Groisy (France) 555

9. Noah Elan (France) 500

9. Gabi Courtejaire Claverie (France) 500

9. Matias Hegoas (France) 500

9. Iliass Kanouni (Morocco) 500

13. Nicolas Ducamp (France) 450

13. Guillaume Martin (France) 450

13. Imad Bourogui (Morocco) 450

13. Tahar El Keiraouani (Morocco) 450

17. Mohamed Chouaib Boudhim (Morocco) 400

17. João Moço (Portugal) 400

17. Louis Ordonneau (France) 400

17. João Brogueira (Portugal) 400

17. Clement Chauvet (France) 400

17. Ayoub Bahloul (Morocco) 400

17. Safir Anas (Morocco) 400

17. Mouhcine Bhihi (Morocco) 400

25. Arsene Mondroit (France) 360

25. Noah Dausque (France) 360

25. Oussama El Haddoui (Morocco) 360

25. Danny Teare (United Kingdom) 360

25. Ali Mouatassim (Morocco) 360

25. Salah Eddine Moutassim (Morocco) 360

25. Najib Nmila (Morocco) 360

25. Patrice Grieumard (France) 0

Trials competitors not qualified

33. Mohamed Amine (Morocco)

34. Rouame Mehdi (Morocco)

34. Mehdi Berjali (Morocco)

36. Soufiane Hazem (Morocco)

36. Mnabhi Mehdi (Morocco)

36. Mohammed Bousseta (Morocco)

39. Mokhliss Halwani (Morocco)

39. Mouhcine Goufra (Morocco)

39. Mohammed Allouche (Morocco)

42. Rudy Cambas (France)

42. Adam Ettoumi (Morocco)

42. Hugo Sarrico (Portugal)

42. Jan Hundertmark (Germany)

46. Hammou Moussa Nait (Morocco)

46. Chris McDougall (USA)

OPEN WOMEN

1. Uhaïna-Kailani Hegoas (France) 1000

1. Alyssa Sauvy (France) 860

3. Ambre Gautier (France) 730

4. Nour Lemaghsal (Morocco) 670

5. Zoe Proust (France) 610

5. Hiba Saissi (Morocco) 610

7. Prune Guerin (France) 555

7. Roa Lemaghsal (Morocco) 555

7. Orane Luquet (France) 555

10. Sakina Bargach (Morocco) 488

10. Meriem Bekkari (Morocco) 488