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1. SUN-7

First of all, you need a good shaper. I have developed a close partnership with Pierre Bracar over the last decade. Depending on my requirements (conditions, volume…) he knows exactly what I expect from his boards.

At the very beginning, Pierre set up his workshop in Marseille. Then he was one of the pioneers in Carro. Sun-7 boards were the French standard as far as wave riding was concerned.

Regardless of business prospects, Pierre is more of an artist.
He decided to move in order to protect his passion for sailing. First Menorca, then Fuerteventura.

The Sun-7 workshop is now set in Cotillo, one of the strongest beach break I have ever seen. Having to collect my boards over there does not bother me at all !!

 

2. DIDIER ROCHETTE

Didier Rochette lives in Chambery. Not only is he a coach second to none, but he has also been a friend from as long as I can remember. You may not have heard about the team we created with him and Xavier Huart, but it is extremely efficient.

Xavier is focused on competition while I deal with windsurf trips.
But fitness and training is definitely what we have in common. Once in the water the Ocean is your only challenger. The Ocean will never get exhausted and surrender.

You’d rather be ready for the challenge, young padawan…

 

3. CONFIDENTIAL

My last secret is on this picture but it’s top secret !!