Capbreton Celebrates European Bodysurfing on the Waves of Santocha Beach

The Road to the 2027 Bodysurfing World Tour Finals Begins in Capbreton

The first stop of the Euro Bodysurf Tour, a qualifying event for the 2027 IBSA Bodysurfing World Tour Finals in Brazil, took place at Santocha Beach in Capbreton, France, on October 10–11, 2026.

Saturday, October 10 – Opening Rounds: Open Men and Women

The competition kicked off on Saturday in small, multi-peak surf conditions, with the opening rounds of the Men’s Open division. Competitors adapted well to the challenging waves, demonstrating strong technical skills and excellent ocean awareness.

Following the first two rounds of the men’s competition, the Women’s Open quarterfinals took center stage. As conditions improved throughout the morning, the women delivered impressive performances and posted some excellent scores.

The men’s quarterfinals then got underway, but competition was eventually suspended as the incoming tide pushed the breaking waves too close to shore, making conditions unsuitable for high-level bodysurfing.

Sunday, October 11 – Finals Day

Competition resumed on Sunday in promising conditions, beginning with the remaining Men’s Open quarterfinals, followed by the final rounds across all divisions.

Around midday, low tide produced heavy closeouts and difficult conditions, forcing organizers to suspend competition for approximately two hours.

As the tide began to rise, wave quality gradually improved. Conditions became better with each heat, setting the stage for exciting showdowns in the two premier divisions, Women’s Open and Men’s Open.

In the Women’s Open, Alyssa Sauvy claimed victory after an incredibly close final, with just 1.2 points separating the top three finishers.

1. Alyssa Sauvy (France) 10.70

2. Victoire Vergnes (France) 10.00

3. Uhaina-Kailani Hegoas (France) 9.50

4. Anna-Lei Petit (France) 5.00

In the Men’s Open, Ruben Cambas delivered an outstanding performance to defeat reigning European Champion Paul Grieumard. Cambas controlled the heat through excellent wave selection and made the most of the available scoring opportunities against strong opposition.

1. Ruben Cambas (France) 16.14

2. Paul Grieumard (France) 14.76

3. Julen Marticorena (France) 11.67

4. Alix Schorsch (France) 11.17

In the Masters 40+ divisions, two challengers rose to the occasion: Ibtissame Benjedira (Morocco) in the women’s division and Andre Alonso Lanfer (Spain) in the men’s division, both securing victories in closely contested finals.

In the Grand Masters 50+ division, defending champion Patrice Grieumard (France) successfully retained his title with a commanding performance in the final.

A Celebration of the International Bodysurfing Community

A heartfelt thank-you goes to all the athletes who traveled from across Europe and even Australia, including two competitors who stayed in France following the IBSA Finals the previous week.

We also extend our sincere gratitude to the City of Capbreton and Santocha Surf Club for welcoming the event to their beach.

Finally, special thanks to all our partners and supporters: Agence Nationale du Sport, Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Fédération Française de Surf, International Bodysurfing Association, Euro Bodysurf Association, Duke, Katxi Klothing, Mundaka and Cool Shoe.

Their continued support and commitment made this event possible and contributed to its success.

IBSA Ranking

OPEN MEN

1. Ruben Cambas (France) 1000

2. Paul Grieumard (France) 860

3. Julen Marticorena (France) 730

4. Alix Schorsch (France) 670

5. Niels Schorsch (France) 610

5. Pako Junca Iturriaga (France) 610

7. Arsène Moindrot (France) 555

7. Nicolas Ducamp (France) 555

9. Noah Elan (France) 500

9. Joao Moço (Portugal) 500

9. Paco Balestrat (France) 500

9. Patrick Mcnally (Australia) 500

13. Olivier Froustey (France) 450

13. Emile Wilbois (France) 450

13. Julian Fabre (France) 450

13. Hector Vergnes (France) 450

17. Matthias Hegoas (France) 400

17. Luc Escaich (France) 400

17. Charles Valet (France) 400

17. Stefano Ghibellini (Italy) 400

17. Andre Alonso Lanfer (Spain) 400

17. Enzo Martins (Portugal) 400

17. Sacha Chodernic-vergez (France) 400

17. Iban Florantin (France) 400

25. Mohamed Chouaib Boudhim (Morocco) 360

25. Iliass Kanouni (Morocco) 360

25. Joao Brogueira (Portugal) 360

25. Ayoub Bahloul (Morocco) 360

25. Mathias Laville (France) 360

25. Louison Wilbois (France) 360

25. Leandro Verhille (France) 360

33. Imad Bourogui (Morocco) 320

33. Patrice Grieumard (France) 320

33. Nazzareno Picchianti (Italy) 320

33. Makoa-gaizka Hegoas (France) 320

33. Ekaitz Hegoas (France) 320

33. Michele Florio (Italy) 320

33. Mathieu Durand (France) 320

33. Pablo Alvarez (France) 320

41. Hugo Sarrico (Portugal) 280

41. Thomas Majourel (France) 280

41. Ayden Besse (France) 280

OPEN WOMEN

1. Alyssa Sauvy (France) 1000

2. Victoire Vergnes (France) 860

3. Uhaina-Kailani Hegoas (France) 730

4. Anna-Lei Petit (France) 670

5. Hiba Hassani Saissi (Morocco) 610

5. Maitane Heguy (France) 610

7. Emmanuelle Masurel (France) 555

7. Léa Cantos Figadere (France) 555

7. Rebecca Stott (United Kingdom) 555

10. Sakina Bargach (Morocco) 488

10. Ibtissame Benjendira (Morocco) 488

10. Alexi Stott (United Kingdom) 488