Since yesterday the 24 best French in the wave funboard discipline have been in Siouville to compete for the title. They are a little less than expected because some, considering the weather, preferred to withdraw because yesterday, it is an understatement, the wind and the waves were at the RV. Colin Hemets, the announcer of this French championship, travels the country to comment on this kind of competition and yesterday in Siouville-Hague he couldn’t believe the terrible weather conditions: “The weather is nuclear here! But that’s what you expect from a competition like this one with strong winds and powerful waves. Thomas Traversa, the world champion present here says that he cannot suddenly that being at 40% of your level is so technical! It is very difficult on the water to stand up. But we are all very happy to see each other again even if it’s cold, we chatter our teeth, we shiver everywhere, those who are on the water have water, sand, salt right up to their noses but we are happy.Today will remain for a while in the annals of French windsurfing given the weather conditions in Siouville. it’s nice! “
– Katia lautrou
The blowing wind, the crisp air and the stinging rain yesterday from the spectators one could only see their eyes. All wrapped up while from the water, came out bareheaded but in wetsuits, the competitors a little crazy like the local of the stage Alexandre Grand-Guillot, at 23 years old he is one of the great French hopes of windsurfing so nothing is wrong. scares him: “I know here I am used to training so it’s great, organization is top! ”
– Katia Lautrou