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Surf session counter: 407
Session: Argh
Written by yann 
Sunday June 8 2008 07:30:00 AM
Surf spot: Grand Crohot, France
Session's Rate: 
Wind direction: Onshore
Wind Strength: Light
Nb waves ridden: 20
Length of the surf session: 1:30 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'0" fish
Weather and water temp: Air:18°C Water:17°C
Waves height: Less than 1m / 3ft
Waves Quality:
- Mushy
- Bumpy
Waves Shape:
- Close out
Description:
Bad, it was just bad: the tide was too high and there was no real good peak. I get some waves in the shore break which was fun.
Not a really good session except thzt it always good to jump in the sea !
Buddies:
Created: Sunday June 8 2008 11:33:47 AM
Modified: Sunday June 8 2008 11:33:47 AM
Hits: 681
Session: Better at the end
Written by yann
Sunday May 25 2008 07:30:00 AM
Session's Rate: 
Wind direction: Offshore
Wind Strength: Light
Nb waves ridden: 20
Length of the surf session: 2 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'0
Weather and water temp: Air: 15°C Water: 16°C
Waves height: 1m-1.2m / 3ft-4ft
Waves Quality:
- Fun
Description:
I finally succeed to meet Vincent after maybe 15 years wihtout seeing eachother....
I was a little disappointed when we arrived as the sandbank was not really working. After one hour, it was crowded and we decide to move. We found a really nice peak : rights and lefts, pretty fast and hollow. I got really good waves with fun tubes ! a good session at the end
Buddies:
Created: Sunday May 25 2008 09:25:32 AM
Modified: Friday June 20 2008 02:26:55 PM
Hits: 713
Session: Lonely perfection
Written by yann
Friday May 23 2008 09:10:00 AM
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Offshore
Wind Strength: Light
Nb waves ridden: 20
Length of the surf session: 2 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'0
Weather and water temp: Air: 14°C water: 15°C
Waves height: 1m-1.2m / 3ft-4ft
Waves Quality:
- Fun
Waves Shape:
- One peak
Description:
I started alone on this little fun wave: 1m not powerful but with a beautiful shape.... Waves get better. After 30mn, 3 surfers came but it was fun as the waves get bigger (1.2m) and hollower.
Unfortunately 6 other guys came and the swell fall. Nethermind, I caught some good ones (one tube, one aerial...a good session ! )
Buddies:
Created: Friday May 23 2008 01:20:20 PM
Modified: Friday May 23 2008 01:28:20 PM
Hits: 720
Session: Small and fun !
Written by yann
Sunday May 11 2008 08:00:00 AM
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: No wind
Wind Strength: Glassy
Nb waves ridden: 40
Length of the surf session: 3:30 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'0
Weather and water temp: Air: 24°C, Water: 15°C
Waves height: Less than 1m / 3ft
Waves Quality:
- Fun
Waves Shape:
- One peak
Description:
I didn't expected much waves this morning but we decided to have a look. And we found this: a 80cm - 1m perfection !!! 
A good right-left. I started with my fish alone on those candys. The people strated to come and I get my longboard. It was really fun to surf as the waves were pretty long with a perfect shape.
The crowd starts
At one time, there was too much people so I decided to change. I went to a smaller peak with a 60cm perfect wave !!!! It was such a pleasure to take all the waves with nearly no paddle and just stand up on the longboard.
At the end, it was a gooood session....
I went back to the water later in the day but, except the turn below, it was crappy.
Buddies:
Created: Monday May 12 2008 09:49:41 AM
Modified: Friday May 16 2008 09:21:33 AM
Hits: 530
Session: small
Written by yann
Saturday May 10 2008 11:00:00 AM
Session's Rate: 
Wind direction: Offshore
Wind Strength: Established
Nb waves ridden: 15
Length of the surf session: 1:30 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'0" fish and longboard 9'6"
Weather and water temp: Air: warm 22°C, Water: 15°C
Waves height: Less than 1m / 3ft
Waves Quality:
- Fun
- Hollow
Waves Shape:
- Multipeaks
Description:
Waves were small, really small. We were not at the best moment of the tide but we had some fun with Peter as it was its first session.
But I get a really good moment: a nearly 1m wave came, I caught it with my longboard and I tubed ! in and out....with a longboard... not a cover up but a small and opened tube.
start of the lesson
and he get it ! You can see the waves behind.
Buddies:
Created: Monday May 12 2008 09:42:08 AM
Modified: Monday May 12 2008 09:42:08 AM
Hits: 703
Session: crappy then good
Written by yann
Thursday May 8 2008 02:00:00 PM
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: No wind
Wind Strength: Light
Nb waves ridden: 20
Length of the surf session: 2:00 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'0" fish
Weather and water temp: Air: sunny 22°C, Water= 14°C
Waves height: Less than 1m / 3ft
Waves Quality:
- Ordinary
- Fun
Description:
When I started the session, waves were really crappy:
Then, the tide changed and the wind disapeared. I caught some fun ones on a little right. I could do backside roller like this:
It was a good session at the end.
Buddies:
Created: Friday May 9 2008 08:22:37 AM
Modified: Friday May 9 2008 08:22:37 AM
Hits: 743
Session: so small
Written by yann
Saturday May 3 2008 02:00:00 PM
Surf spot: Biscarrosse, France
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Offshore
Wind Strength: Light
Nb waves ridden: 6
Length of the surf session: 00:25 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'0" fish
Weather and water temp: Air: sunny, 20°C, Water: 14°C
Waves height: Less than 1m / 3ft
Waves Quality:
- Soft
- Ordinary
Waves Shape:
- Walls
Description:
The swell has drop. I went with all my family to the beach. The waves were small but surfable. I caught 6 of them just to finish my trip !
Buddies:
Created: Thursday May 8 2008 07:52:30 AM
Modified: Thursday May 8 2008 07:52:30 AM
Hits: 983
Session: Whaou !! not far from paradise
Written by yann
Friday May 2 2008 02:00:00 PM
Surf spot: Biscarrosse, France
Session's Rate: 
Wind direction: Offshore
Wind Strength: Light
Nb waves ridden: 20
Length of the surf session: 1:45 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'0
Weather and water temp: Air: sunny, 20°C, Water: 14°C
Waves height: 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft
Waves Quality:
- Fun
Waves Shape:
- Walls
- One peak
Description:
So I went the afternoon with Matthieu and Loig. It could not be more fun or perfect !! We get funny 1.2m sometimes 1.5m of tubular waves. You just have to choose yopur right or your left.
Even if the left was not as beautiful as the right, I decide to surf only the left as I was alone. It was maybe the session were I have surfed at my best level...
Buddies:
Created: Thursday May 8 2008 07:49:49 AM
Modified: Thursday May 8 2008 07:54:10 AM
Hits: 1048
Session: Hollow
Written by yann
Friday May 2 2008 07:15:00 AM
Surf spot: Biscarrosse, France
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Offshore
Wind Strength: Light
Nb waves ridden: 20
Length of the surf session: 2:00 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'0" fish
Weather and water temp: Air: sunny 14°C, Water= 14°C
Waves height: 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft
Waves Quality:
- Fast
- Hollow
- Tubular
Waves Shape:
- Walls
Description:
I went really early in the water to be alo. And I was rewarded as the waves, even not perfect, were hollow to surf. After 30min to understand how the sand bank works, I get good hollow waves with tubular sections.
Buddies:
Created: Thursday May 8 2008 07:45:01 AM
Modified: Thursday May 8 2008 07:45:01 AM
Hits: 807
Session: mushy and fun
Written by yann
Monday April 28 2008 08:00:00 AM
Surf spot: Biscarrosse, France
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Onshore
Wind Strength: Light
Nb waves ridden: 15
Length of the surf session: 1:30 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'0" fish
Weather and water temp: Air: foggy, 14°C, Water:13°C
Waves height: 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft
Waves Quality:
- Fun
- Powerful
Waves Shape:
- Multipeaks
- Bowl
Description:
I thought therewould be no session this morning. The good surprise was that the onshore wind was not so strong. SO I get a fun session in bumpy but rideable waves. There were multipeak and had good sections to surf.
My last ride was the best as I caught a really hollow one.
Buddies:
Created: Thursday May 8 2008 07:38:14 AM
Modified: Thursday May 8 2008 07:41:07 AM
Hits: 736
Session: Whaou !
Written by yann
Sunday April 27 2008 07:15:00 AM
Surf spot: Biscarrosse, France
Session's Rate: 
Wind direction: No wind
Wind Strength: Glassy
Nb waves ridden: 25
Length of the surf session: 3 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6' fish
Weather and water temp: Air: 19°C Water: 14°C
Waves height: 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft
Waves Quality:
- Fast
Waves Shape:
- Walls
Description:
I wake up really early at 6am. I was the first in the water and stay alone on perfect rights for 1:30 hour. It was on the same sandbank than yesterday but the waves were better.
Then people start coming but the atmosphere stayed cool.
It was one of my best session in my life because of the waves, the sandbank, the crowd the sun and my surf !
Videos:
Some photos of me on those good waves
Buddies:
Created: Tuesday May 6 2008 07:30:27 AM
Modified: Tuesday May 6 2008 07:30:27 AM
Hits: 694
Session: Not bad
Written by yann
Saturday April 26 2008 06:00:00 PM
Surf spot: Biscarrosse, France
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Onshore
Wind Strength: Established
Nb waves ridden: 10
Length of the surf session: 1:15 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'0
Weather and water temp: Air: 19°C Water: 13°C
Waves height: 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft
Waves Quality:
- Mushy
- Fun
Waves Shape:
- Walls
Description:
I came to Biscarrosse pretty late in the evening but I wanted to surf. I went to le Vivier and found this onshore right. It was onshore, yes, but it was good! I caught some fun ones.
Buddies:
Created: Monday May 5 2008 08:05:00 PM
Modified: Tuesday May 6 2008 07:20:35 AM
Hits: 570
Session: Good as usual
Written by yann
Friday April 25 2008 03:00:00 PM
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Offshore
Wind Strength: Established
Nb waves ridden: 15
Length of the surf session: 2:00 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'0" fish
Weather and water temp: Air: sunny 19°C, Water= 13°C
Waves height: 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft
Waves Quality:
- Fun
- Hollow
Waves Shape:
- Walls
Description:
I went to Le Gurp and it was really good: long walls with tubular sections. I caught 2 good tubes !
Buddies:
Created: Monday May 5 2008 07:47:31 PM
Modified: Monday May 5 2008 07:47:31 PM
Hits: 372
Session: lucky
Written by yann
Saturday April 19 2008 02:40:00 PM
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Offshore
Wind Strength: Light
Nb waves ridden: 15
Length of the surf session: 2 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'0" fish
Weather and water temp: Air: 15°C Water: 13°C
Waves height: 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft
Waves Quality:
- Powerful
- Hollow
- Bumpy
Waves Shape:
- Walls
- Multipeaks
- Bowl
- Close out
Description:
Me and Gabi decided to go even if the conditions expected were far from good: onshore wind with multipeak waves. but after seeing the forecast, the wind should turn offshore only for few hours. And we were lucky. At the start of the session, it was crosshore with powerful bowls. The it was getting better and better
at the beginning of the session
at the end: it was better!
Buddies:
Created: Saturday April 19 2008 06:48:16 PM
Modified: Saturday April 19 2008 06:48:16 PM
Hits: 687
Session: Again !
Written by yann
Wednesday April 16 2008 02:00:00 PM
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Offshore
Wind Strength: Light
Nb waves ridden: 15
Length of the surf session: 1:30 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'0
Weather and water temp: Air: sunny 15°C, Water= 13°C
Waves height: Less than 1m / 3ft
Waves Quality:
- Fun
- Fast
- Tubular
Waves Shape:
- Walls
Description:
Haaaa, after several weeks of absolutely NO WAVES, or TOO MUCH ONSHORE, I had a small-but-session. I was not on the best peak because of the crowd but I caught 1 tube and 4-5 cover-ups. Not so bad for 80cm waves.
Buddies:
Created: Wednesday April 16 2008 07:10:51 PM
Modified: Wednesday April 16 2008 07:13:59 PM
Hits: 517
Session: the good and the bad
Written by yann
Saturday March 15 2008 09:15:00 AM
Surf spot: Grand Crohot, France
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Offshore
Wind Strength: Established
Nb waves ridden: 12
Length of the surf session: 1:45 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'0
Weather and water temp: Air: 14°C water: 12°C
Waves height: 1.5m-2m /5ft-6ft
Waves Quality:
- Powerful
- Fast
- Hollow
- Bumpy
Description:
The first 45mn were wonderful: there was a big right very hollow. I got some good ones even it was a little bumpy. I was undergunned and I should have taken my 6'8"...
After, the wind became strong and crosshore... the surf was not as good and very bumpy
A good session though.
Buddies:
Created: Saturday March 15 2008 01:24:03 PM
Modified: Sunday March 16 2008 12:48:25 PM
Hits: 585
Session: not far from perfection
Written by yann
Friday March 14 2008 03:00:00 PM
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Offshore
Wind Strength: Glassy
Nb waves ridden: 18
Length of the surf session: 1:45 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'0
Weather and water temp: Air:15°C Water:12°C sunny weather
Waves height: 1.5m / 5ft
Waves Quality:
- Powerful
- Hollow
- Tubular
Waves Shape:
- Walls
Description:
We get a really big tempest this week... so I didn't expected that there was waves today. But...this morning... sunny sky...long swell. I took my afternoon and went to Le Gurp. When I arrived, waves seemed small but I noticed TUBES !!! I just jumped into the water....
As usual at Le Gurp, waves were bigger than thought. It was a long hollow wall with some tubes. We were only 3 in the water. After I forced me to slow down while staying high on the face even if the wave was fast and hollow... and I caught the tube !
My second tube was different: I went straight pretty far the I turned while letting the wave coming other me, I put a top turn (the hard part) and the wave passed other myhead: it was a standup tube, I even watch the sun trough the lip other my head.
The images below don't show the good waves as I wanted to run to the water....
Buddies:
Created: Friday March 14 2008 08:08:51 PM
Modified: Friday March 14 2008 08:27:38 PM
Hits: 525
Session: argh...
Written by yann
Sunday March 2 2008 10:00:00 AM
Surf spot: Grand Crohot, France
Session's Rate: 
Wind direction: Onshore
Wind Strength: Light
Length of the surf session: 0:20 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'8"
Waves height: 1.5m / 5ft
Waves Quality:
- Powerful
Waves Shape:
- Close out
Description:
It was one of those days when you think you can sur, that the conditions are makeable. But when I jumped into the water, it was impossible to go outside: too much current, to many frequent closes-out to allow you to pass...
My first try was the worst: I get caught by a big close out and get hold down for a long time...
Buddies:
Created: Tuesday March 4 2008 10:05:50 AM
Modified: Tuesday March 4 2008 10:05:50 AM
Hits: 489
Session: good waves
Written by yann
Thursday February 28 2008 10:00:00 AM
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: No wind
Wind Strength: Glassy
Nb waves ridden: 12
Length of the surf session: 2:0 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'8"
Weather and water temp: Air:12°C Water:12°C
Waves height: 1.5m-2m /5ft-6ft
Waves Quality:
- Fun
- Tubular
Waves Shape:
- Walls
Description:
When I arrived, it was really foggy with only one guy out. Waves seemed small. But when I paddle out, I realized it was bigger than I thought. Even the peak was moving, the rights were really good, glassy and no close out.
The guy went out and I surf alone: how can you explain that I surfed good waves ALONE at Lacanau ? I still don't understand. 
a good drop
a goooood wall
Buddies:
Created: Thursday February 28 2008 01:32:58 PM
Modified: Thursday February 28 2008 01:32:58 PM
Hits: 734
Session: yes!
Written by yann
Saturday February 23 2008 10:00:00 AM
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Offshore
Wind Strength: Light
Nb waves ridden: 12
Length of the surf session: 1:30 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'8"
Weather and water temp: Air: 9°C Water: 12°C
Waves height: 1.5m-2m /5ft-6ft
Waves Quality:
- Fun
- Hollow
Waves Shape:
- Walls
- Multipeaks
Description:
I first went to Lacanau but when I arrived: the swell was already too big to surf. Long lines crashed all on the outside banks.....
So I decided to go to Le Gurp. And it was a good decision: the swell was really easy to surf. Waves were around 1,5 m not too powerful , sometimes at 2m. It was easy to paddle outside. And the waes were hollow but not too fast: I caught 3 tubes ! At the end, the tide wa too low. It was time to came back home.
Below, me on few waves:
photo 1
photo 2
Buddies:
Created: Sunday February 24 2008 09:50:58 AM
Modified: Sunday February 24 2008 09:50:58 AM
Hits: 449
Session: Whaou
Written by yann
Saturday February 16 2008 10:00:00 AM
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Offshore
Wind Strength: Glassy
Nb waves ridden: 15
Length of the surf session: 2 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'0
Weather and water temp: Air: 4°C Water: 12°C
Waves height: 1.5m / 5ft
Waves Quality:
- Powerful
- Fast
- Hollow
- Tubular
Waves Shape:
- Bowl
Description:
It was bigger than expected. We didn't go to the outside banks as it seem it was powerless. We stay near the left. Photos don't show it but it was hard to catch. the waves were very fast.
I get some good bombs. My best waves were the 2 first ones and the last one: a long fast drop, near the tube and 2 good bottom turns. At the end a good session with a little frustration as waves were hard to catch
Loig and Gabriel
The outside bank
the left
A fun and fast left.
Buddies:
Created: Saturday February 16 2008 04:58:25 PM
Modified: Saturday February 16 2008 05:00:11 PM
Hits: 785
Session: Nearly flat
Written by yann
Friday February 15 2008 02:15:00 PM
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Offshore
Wind Strength: Light
Nb waves ridden: 10
Length of the surf session: 1 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'0
Weather and water temp: Air: 15°C Water: 12°C
Waves height: Less than 1m / 3ft
Waves Quality:
- Ordinary
Waves Shape:
- Close out
Description:
I expected 80cm waves but it was less. I just surf for one hour. I get 3 good small waves.
Buddies:
Created: Saturday February 16 2008 04:52:46 PM
Modified: Saturday February 16 2008 04:58:42 PM
Hits: 381
Session: yes !
Written by yann
Sunday February 10 2008 03:00:00 PM
Surf spot: Grand Crohot, France
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Offshore
Wind Strength: Light
Nb waves ridden: 6
Length of the surf session: 1 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'1" fish
Weather and water temp: Air:17°C, Water: 12°C
Waves height: 1.5m / 5ft
Waves Quality:
- Fun
- Powerful
Waves Shape:
- Bowl
Description:
I decided to go to the beach with the family. I found some really good waves, bigger on the outside that it seem at first. I just surfed for one hour but I caught really good waves : a big bowl with a long wall. You had time to pass 2 big turns.
A good session
the outside peak: check the 2 guys in the red circle...
yes...bigger than it seems
at hight tide, it became good to surf near the shore
Buddies:
Created: Sunday February 10 2008 07:50:28 PM
Modified: Sunday February 10 2008 07:50:28 PM
Hits: 437
Session: windy
Written by yann
Saturday February 9 2008 09:00:00 AM
Surf spot: Grand Crohot, France
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Offshore
Wind Strength: Strong
Nb waves ridden: 22
Length of the surf session: 1:45 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'1" fish
Weather and water temp: Air: 5°C Water:12°C
Waves height: 1.5m / 5ft
Waves Quality:
- Powerful
- Bumpy
Waves Shape:
- One peak
Description:
Good but windy: hard take off and my board was too short....I should have take my 6,8" because of the wind. Nice session though as I gat some good drops.
Buddies:
Created: Saturday February 9 2008 04:23:20 PM
Modified: Saturday February 9 2008 04:23:20 PM
Hits: 482
Session: ouch !
Written by yann
Thursday January 31 2008 11:20:00 AM
Surf spot: Grand Crohot, France
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Onshore
Wind Strength: Light
Nb waves ridden: 1
Length of the surf session: 0:20 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'1
Weather and water temp: Air 3°C Water: 12°C
Waves height: 1.5m-2m /5ft-6ft
Waves Quality:
- Ledgey
- Powerful
Description:
The report announced 1.2 to 1.5 m. When I came on the beach it was rather 1.5 to 2m, powerful and ledgey with beautiful rights.
There was no one in the water. I decided to go. The shorebreak was difficult to pass as it was so hollow. I haven't the level to surf there. I went to the outside bank at 500 m outside. Waves were big and the peak was moving and there was a lot of current.
After few tries, I managed to catch a wave and I realized that my board was too short: I should have take my 6'8".
When I was waiting to the peak, a bigger set came...I dive but 
I hear a 'clounch' , It was my leash... and my board went away.
So the situation was: alone in the water, 500m outside, strong currents, with big sets. I didn't felt comfortable. I have started to swim back to the beach and staying at the impact zone to avoid the currents. After 15 mn of paddle I get my board which was stuck ed just between the bowl and the rip currents. Ouf ! I get my board.
The second obstacle was the insane shorebreak: I lost again my board to avoid to be knocked with it (a bodyboarder was dead here 2 weeks ago for the same reason...)
I actually managed to swin to the beach...and I decide to come back home !
the outside bank with powerful rights
Check the shore break. it was bigger than it seems on the photo: around 1.5m (hollow)
Buddies:
Created: Thursday January 31 2008 02:57:43 PM
Modified: Tuesday February 5 2008 01:46:46 PM
Hits: 600
Session: good
Written by yann
Saturday January 26 2008 09:45:00 AM
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Offshore
Wind Strength: Light
Nb waves ridden: 11
Length of the surf session: 2 hours
Surfboard ridden: 7'3
Weather and water temp: Air: 2°C Water:12°C
Waves height: 1.5m-2m /5ft-6ft
Waves Quality:
- Powerful
- Fast
- Hollow
- Tubular
Waves Shape:
- Walls
- Bowl
Description:
ouch... if the waves were a little smaller than last week, they were more powerful, hollower and faster. The peak was moving a lot and there was some current. I was alone, gloups... But, after 30 mn of observation, I started to feel comfortable and I caught some good waves.
Results: 11 wawes with 4 bombs + 1 tube... not a bad session
The video shows that it was not a easy session
And the photos show that it was hollow...
Buddies:
Created: Saturday January 26 2008 01:41:19 PM
Modified: Saturday January 26 2008 01:46:58 PM
Hits: 810
Session: good
Written by yann
Sunday January 20 2008 09:45:00 AM
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Offshore
Wind Strength: Light
Nb waves ridden: 10
Length of the surf session: 2 hours
Surfboard ridden: 7'3
Weather and water temp: Air 2°C to 15°C, water: 12°C
Waves height: 2m-2.5m / 6ft-8ft
Waves Quality:
- Ledgey
- Powerful
- Fast
- Hollow
Waves Shape:
- Walls
- Multipeaks
Description:
Whoooo... As the swell was big and the other beaches not surfable, I went to Le Gurp. The waves were multipeak and it was evident if the session will be good or not. I take my longest board as I didn't knwow the size (I was the first in the water).
Waves were difficult to take and I only caught 10. But 5 of them were bombs !! Big drop, big turn and a long hollow wall. I was 2 times at the end of the tube. I get also 3 falls-with-the-lip. And the lip was thick.
At the end a really good session.
to estimate the size, check the guy on the right side...
Buddies:
Created: Sunday January 20 2008 07:45:42 PM
Modified: Wednesday January 23 2008 11:51:54 AM
Hits: 655
Session: not planified
Written by yann
Sunday January 13 2008 10:00:00 AM
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Offshore
Wind Strength: Established
Nb waves ridden: 10
Length of the surf session: 1:30 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'0" Fish
Weather and water temp: Air: 5°C Water:12°C
Waves height: 1.5m / 5ft
Waves Quality:
- Powerful
Waves Shape:
- Walls
Description:
It's my first surf session of 2008 ! after days of big tempests, big swells, I fisnished to believe the 2008 surf winter will be very bad. I didn't expected to surf this week end. But, when I wake up this mornig, the sky was clear with a strong offshore. After a call to the surf report, I decided to go straight to the north. After a first stop: the swell was to big and I decided to continue to le Gurp.
And I get some good waves! long powerful walls, long turns and I was alone in the water. A very good session.
Buddies:
Created: Sunday January 13 2008 01:25:52 PM
Modified: Sunday January 13 2008 01:25:52 PM
Hits: 683
Session: yes !
Written by yann
Friday December 28 2007 10:15:00 AM
Surf spot: Nez Bayard, France
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Offshore
Wind Strength: Strong
Nb waves ridden: 10
Length of the surf session: 1:15 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'0
Weather and water temp: Air: 8°C Water: 12°C
Waves height: 1.5m / 5ft
Waves Quality:
- Powerful
- Hollow
Waves Shape:
- Walls
Description:
I was seeing the weather maps since few days: I was waiting for a 1.5 - 2m South West swell with a south west wind. Nez Bayard starts to work with this. It's the minimal size of swell. And I was rewarded. The spot is very shallow and hard to surf.
I get some good wawes even the take off was very difficult because of the wind.
Video 1 on YouTube.com Check the rocks near the waves...
And the landscape is so beautiful...
Buddies:
Created: Saturday December 29 2007 09:33:19 AM
Modified: Saturday December 29 2007 09:50:49 AM
Hits: 941
Session: yeah !
Written by yann
Wednesday December 26 2007 10:15:00 AM
Surf spot: Siouville, France
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Offshore
Wind Strength: Light
Nb waves ridden: 25
Length of the surf session: 2:00 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'0" Fish
Weather and water temp: Air: 9°C Water:12°C
Waves height: 1m-1.2m / 3ft-4ft
Waves Quality:
- Fun
Waves Shape:
- Walls
- Multipeaks
Description:
Haaaa, another good sessionin Normandy. A clean small swell came with no one out. It was a pleasure to surf here ! I get some fun wave...
Manu Jean came to have a look and aftr Manu came to surf. It's good to see friends
Buddies:
Created: Wednesday December 26 2007 02:51:37 PM
Modified: Wednesday December 26 2007 02:51:37 PM
Hits: 749
Session: good surprise
Written by yann
Monday December 24 2007 03:00:00 PM
Surf spot: Siouville, France
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Onshore
Wind Strength: Light
Nb waves ridden: 15
Length of the surf session: 1:30 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'0
Weather and water temp: Air: cold 8°C Water: 12°C
Waves height: 1m-1.2m / 3ft-4ft
Waves Quality:
- Fun
Waves Shape:
- Multipeaks
Description:
The wind was strong when I have leave my parent's home. SoI didn't expected any waves. Iwent first to Le Rozel but the tide was too low and the SSW wind was blowing out the small waves. So I decided to go to Siouville which is know to be ok with SW wind. When I arrived, waves were surfable. I jumped in the water and after 20mn the session started to be pretty good with a good atmosphere with the others surfers.
I was pretty happy to surf decent waves at home...
small mushy wavev
fun right (check the video 2)
Buddies:
Created: Tuesday December 25 2007 05:22:46 PM
Modified: Tuesday December 25 2007 05:25:25 PM
Hits: 699
Session: fun !
Written by yann
Sunday December 23 2007 03:30:00 PM
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Offshore
Wind Strength: Light
Nb waves ridden: 15
Length of the surf session: 1:30 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'0
Weather and water temp: Air: 12°C Water: 12°C
Waves height: Less than 1m / 3ft
Waves Quality:
- Soft
- Fun
Waves Shape:
- Walls
Description:
It was fun to come back to Normandy and to sore a small but fun session.
I start on the outside but I was too late and the tide was to high.
After 20 mn, waves started to break again and I had fun waves not so bad. Manu came : it was really cool to surf together
fun session at le rozel
Buddies:
Created: Sunday December 23 2007 06:08:58 PM
Modified: Tuesday December 25 2007 05:37:04 PM
Hits: 685
Session: Cold
Written by yann
Saturday December 15 2007 10:00:00 AM
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Offshore
Wind Strength: Established
Nb waves ridden: 10
Length of the surf session: 1:30 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'0" Fish
Weather and water temp: Air: 1°C ! Water: 13°C
Waves height: 1m-1.2m / 3ft-4ft
Waves Quality:
- Fast
- Bumpy
Waves Shape:
- Close out
Description:
The surf was bad all along the coast yesterday... I just went into the water to have a surf without any illusion on the quality...Still only close out.... I want to move in other regions !
Buddies:
Created: Sunday December 16 2007 11:06:42 AM
Modified: Sunday December 16 2007 11:09:36 AM
Hits: 701
Session: beautiful but.... unsurfable
Written by yann
Friday December 14 2007 10:00:00 AM
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Offshore
Wind Strength: Established
Nb waves ridden: 1
Length of the surf session: 1 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'0
Weather and water temp: Air: cold -2°C, Water: 13°C
Waves height: 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft
Waves Quality:
- Powerful
- Fast
- Hollow
Waves Shape:
- Close out
Description:
I expected that after the big tempest of the past 2 weeks, the sandbanks will be better. But the nightmare continues: beautiful sunny day, long swell but it's still unsurfable !
Check the 2 pics below: no way to surf 
Buddies:
Created: Friday December 14 2007 01:17:33 PM
Modified: Friday December 14 2007 01:19:39 PM
Hits: 796
Session: Bof...
Written by yann
Wednesday November 28 2007 03:07:47 PM
Surf spot: Grand Crohot, France
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Offshore
Wind Strength: Established
Nb waves ridden: 8
Length of the surf session: 1:30 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'0
Weather and water temp: Air: cold, 1°C Water:13°C
Waves height: 1m-1.2m / 3ft-4ft
Waves Quality:
- Ledgey
- Fast
- Hollow
Waves Shape:
- Multipeaks
- Close out
Description:
Still no good sandbanks on the coast. The swell was pretty correct but as it's a nightmare, I just get close-outs. I caught few good ones with a fun grab air (my first) and few good turns.
As the weather was sunny, it was a pleasure to be out event it was the session of the year... and it was my birthday
Buddies:
Created: Wednesday November 28 2007 03:10:49 PM
Modified: Saturday December 1 2007 07:40:31 AM
Hits: 939
Session: not so bad
Written by yann
Saturday November 24 2007 01:45:00 PM
Surf spot: Grand Crohot, France
Session's Rate:
Wind Strength: Established
Nb waves ridden: 15
Length of the surf session: 1:30 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'0
Weather and water temp: Air: cold, 5°C Water: 13°C brrrr....
Waves height: 1m-1.2m / 3ft-4ft
Waves Quality:
- Tubular
- Bumpy
Description:
The forecasts were not very good : small waves, strong north winds and a very big tide (99) but I decided to have a go. I just needed to surf!
If it was clearly not my best session, I had some fun because the waves were hollow and allowed you to do 2 tricks (no more as they were short). It was hard because of the current.
A bad day at the beach is better than a good day at work. 
Buddies:
Created: Saturday November 24 2007 04:56:17 PM
Modified: Saturday November 24 2007 05:39:54 PM
Hits: 841
Session: Perfect and alone
Written by yann
Saturday November 10 2007 09:20:00 AM
Surf spot: Le Pin Sec, France
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: No wind
Wind Strength: Glassy
Nb waves ridden: 20
Length of the surf session: 1:45 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'0
Weather and water temp: Air: cold -4°C... water: ok, 14°C
Waves height: 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft
Waves Quality:
- Fun
- Hollow
- Tubular
Waves Shape:
- One peak
Description:
I started to go to Le Porge. Even if the waves were beautiful to see (photos below) because of the fog, they were unsurfable. Since 2 monthes, there is still no sandbanks.I stayed to see waves during half an hour. Then I have decided to drive to the north at Le Pin sec.
And it was a good decision...
I get 1.2m to more than 1.5m perfect and tubular waves. They were not to fast so it was easy to take them, slow down and have a lot of fun! It was such a pleasure to take waves that seem to close out but stayed opened all the run.
Surprisingly, I stayed alone in the water at this perfect peak. A really good session
beautiful waves at le porge during a cold morning
Buddies:
Created: Saturday November 10 2007 01:22:07 PM
Modified: Saturday November 10 2007 01:27:54 PM
Hits: 656
Session: classic Tronoen
Written by yann
Thursday November 1 2007 09:30:00 AM
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Offshore
Wind Strength: Light
Nb waves ridden: 20
Length of the surf session: 1:30 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'0" Fish
Weather and water temp: Air: cloudy 14°C, water: 15°C
Waves height: 1m-1.2m / 3ft-4ft
Waves Quality:
- Fun
Waves Shape:
- Walls
Description:
The swell has continued to drop but the wind get offshore. So I get some fun 1m- 1.20m waves. It was not as good as Saint Tugen as the waves were less powerfut.
I caught some good walls and has worked on my frontside roller. At the end: a good session.
Buddies:
Created: Sunday November 4 2007 02:06:00 PM
Modified: Sunday November 4 2007 02:06:00 PM
Hits: 855
Session: Better than yesterday
Written by yann
Tuesday October 30 2007 01:38:48 PM
Surf spot: Saint Tugen, France
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Offshore
Wind Strength: Light
Nb waves ridden: 25
Length of the surf session: 2 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'0
Weather and water temp: Sunny and warm (18°C), Water: 16°C
Waves height: 1m-1.2m / 3ft-4ft
Waves Quality:
- Fun
- Fast
Waves Shape:
- Walls
Description:
The swell dropped a little but La Torche had still not a good surf because of the wind. So I went to Saint Tugen at the right time of the tide.
And it was worth it.
The waves were really easy to take and highly rippable: you could choose either to do some tricks or to tube. It was heaven, the Indonesia in France.
I have done all the tricks I am able to do: tubes, floaters, reentry, cut backs and, yes, small aerials.
I met the young guys of the surf club of Guidel: the waves were crowded with them but as they respected stricly the surf rules, it was fun to surf with them.
a general view of the spot
I was talking about THOSE waves
Easy to get, easy to tube, easy to rip: what more can you expect ?
Buddies:
Created: Sunday November 4 2007 01:46:59 PM
Modified: Sunday November 4 2007 01:49:18 PM
Hits: 1049
Session: Saint Tugen? yes it's good
Written by yann
Monday October 29 2007 01:27:43 PM
Surf spot: Saint Tugen, France
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Offshore
Wind Strength: Light
Nb waves ridden: 18
Length of the surf session: 1:30 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'0
Weather and water temp: Air: 18°C Water: 16°C
Waves height: 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft
Waves Quality:
- Fun
- Tubular
Waves Shape:
- Walls
- Multipeaks
Description:
Woooo . The swell was big and long:2.5mNorth West and 12s. the wind was not in the good direction: North West. La Torche was not surfable because of the onshore winds. I was desappointed and decided to go to Saint Tugen which was south oriented. I came a little to late at nearly hight tide. Saint Tugen works better at low tide. And it was a good surprise: it was my first session on this spot.
I get some long rippable waves. At the end af the session, the intermediate sandbank started to work. I went again in the water and caught my best wave: a doubling up wave (more than 1.5m) and I get a stand up tube. As the sun was at the west, I really get the green room.
me on an intermediate right at hight tide
a fun left with my favourite fish
thewonderful tubular wave. I caught a good one like this.
Buddies:
Created: Sunday November 4 2007 01:38:14 PM
Modified: Sunday November 4 2007 01:38:28 PM
Hits: 1060
Session: better than it looked
Written by yann
Saturday October 27 2007 09:00:00 AM
Surf spot: Le Pin Sec, France
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Offshore
Wind Strength: Established
Nb waves ridden: 20
Length of the surf session: 2:0 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'0" Fish
Weather and water temp: Air: cold!!! -4°C, water: 15°C
Waves height: 1m-1.2m / 3ft-4ft
Waves Quality:
- Fun
Waves Shape:
- Walls
Description:
When we arrived at Le Pin Sec, waves didn't looke that good... no peaks, lot of rips.
We decided to surf finally. After the 20 minutes pretty bad, the left started little by little to work. It was not hollow so it was perfect for a fish. And I caught some good ones. I even caught my longest wave since I am living in Bordeaux (10 years): aroud 200 m long!
So it was a great session.
cold morning
no defined peak at the beginning
Buddies:
Created: Sunday November 4 2007 02:07:21 PM
Modified: Sunday November 4 2007 02:12:31 PM
Hits: 465
Session: good waves again!
Written by yann
Sunday October 14 2007 09:30:00 AM
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Offshore
Wind Strength: Light
Nb waves ridden: 15
Length of the surf session: 2:0 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'8
Weather and water temp: Air: 18°C Water: 17°C
Waves height: 1.5m / 5ft
Waves Quality:
- Powerful
- Tubular
Waves Shape:
- Walls
- One peak
Description:
after nearly one month with really good waves, we had a good session this morning at Le Gurp: I take my 6'8". It was the first time I was really used it. And it worked well. I get some long waves. 3 or 4 of them were hollow and I get a good tube even if I didn't go out.
Check the pictures:
Buddies:
Created: Sunday October 14 2007 07:00:34 PM
Modified: Sunday October 14 2007 07:04:24 PM
Hits: 441
Session: pfffff...still nothing
Written by yann
Friday October 12 2007 01:30:00 PM
Surf spot: Grand Crohot, France
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Onshore
Wind Strength: Established
Nb waves ridden: 8
Length of the surf session: 2:0 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'0" Fish
Weather and water temp: Aire: sunny and warm, Water: 18°C
Waves height: 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft
Waves Quality:
- Ledgey
- Bumpy
Waves Shape:
- Multipeaks
- Close out
Description:
Arghh, still the same story: good waves but bad sand banks. I only caught one good wave. I need to search elsewhere. Even at high tide the wave didn't work properly.
Buddies:
Created: Sunday October 14 2007 06:56:22 PM
Modified: Sunday October 14 2007 06:56:22 PM
Hits: 410
Session: I have surfed with a roe-deer!
Written by yann
Sunday October 7 2007 09:00:00 AM
Surf spot: Grand Crohot, France
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Onshore
Wind Strength: Light
Nb waves ridden: 4
Length of the surf session: 1:30 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'0
Weather and water temp: Air: humid and warm, 19°C - Water: warm: 17°C
Waves height: 1m-1.2m / 3ft-4ft
Waves Quality:
- Ordinary
- Ledgey
Waves Shape:
- Close out
Description:
ARGHH ! still the same story: a beautiful swell, no much wind BUT still no sandbanks, still no waves to surf ! it was a very frustating session.
But this session was UNBELIVEABLE on one point.
Did you ever surf with dolphins ? yes ? me too...
Did you ever surf with sharks ? yes ? me too...
Did you ever surf with sea turtles ? yes ? me too...
Did you ever surf with dolphins ? yes ? me too...
Did you ever surf with seals ? yes ? me too...
Did you ever surf with tourists ? yes ? me too...
Did you ever surf with Kelly Slater ? yes ? me too...
Buddies:
Created: Sunday October 7 2007 03:43:49 PM
Modified: Wednesday October 10 2007 10:41:46 AM
Hits: 446
Session:
Written by yann
Saturday September 29 2007 09:00:00 AM
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Onshore
Wind Strength: Established
Nb waves ridden: 4
Length of the surf session: 1 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'0" Fish
Weather and water temp: Air: warm,18°C, Water: 18°C
Waves height: Less than 1m / 3ft
Waves Quality:
- Fast
- Hollow
Waves Shape:
- Close out
Description:
The swell was perfect, yes perfect. The wind was perfect. But there wan't any waves to surf ! it was a one kilometer close-out. I was very desappointed.
Buddies:
Created: Sunday October 7 2007 03:33:56 PM
Modified: Sunday October 7 2007 03:33:56 PM
Hits: 454
Session:
Written by yann
Sunday September 23 2007 09:00:00 AM
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Offshore
Wind Strength: Light
Nb waves ridden: 25
Length of the surf session: 2 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'0" Fish
Weather and water temp: Cloudy and warm
Waves height: 1m-1.2m / 3ft-4ft
Waves Quality:
- Mushy
- Soft
- Ordinary
- Fun
Waves Shape:
- Walls
Description:
It was not as big as we were expected. We should have go to Lacanau. Nevermind, it was a good-small-fun session.I take some fun small and hollow waves (lefts).
Buddies:
Created: Sunday September 23 2007 03:51:02 PM
Modified: Sunday September 23 2007 03:51:02 PM
Hits: 556
Session: the magic board
Written by yann
Wednesday September 19 2007 09:20:00 AM
Surf spot: Grand Crohot, France
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Offshore
Wind Strength: Light
Nb waves ridden: 20
Length of the surf session: 2:15 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6' fish
Weather and water temp: Air: cold, 6°C in the morning, 20°C after. Water: 19°C
Waves height: 1.5m / 5ft
Waves Quality:
- Fun
- Powerful
- Fast
Waves Shape:
- Walls
- Multipeaks
Description:
It was a really good session: the swell was long but multipeak. The first 45 minutes were very hard because of the strong current. At the hight tide, waves were rippable:I had a very good sessionwith my fish (cut back, re entry, rollers...)
Buddies:
Created: Wednesday September 19 2007 02:26:51 PM
Modified: Wednesday September 19 2007 02:26:51 PM
Hits: 629
Session: A little frustating
Written by yann
Sunday September 16 2007 07:12:09 AM
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Offshore
Wind Strength: Light
Nb waves ridden: 18
Length of the surf session: 2:00 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'1
Weather and water temp: Air: sunny, 26°C, Water: 20°C
Waves height: 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft
Waves Quality:
- Fast
Waves Shape:
- One peak
- Close out
Description:
It was the first real swell of september: long and clean. The problem was that the sandbanks were not optimal... I just take some good ones but after 2 bottom turns, the wave was always closing out which was a little frustating....
Hopefully, I was surfing with a lot of friends: Loig, Chris, Gaby and also Jean-Charles (I haven't see it since 3 years !!)
Buddies:
Created: Monday September 17 2007 07:16:52 AM
Modified: Wednesday October 10 2007 01:15:23 PM
Hits: 846
Session: youpi
Written by yann
Saturday September 15 2007 11:00:00 AM
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Offshore
Wind Strength: Glassy
Nb waves ridden: 7
Length of the surf session: 0:30 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'1" fish
Weather and water temp: Air: warm and sunny, 28°C, water: 20°C
Waves height: 1m-1.2m / 3ft-4ft
Waves Quality:
- Ordinary
- Fun
Waves Shape:
- Multipeaks
Description:
After nearly 3 weeks with no waves, the swell is coming. I just take few waves but it was a real pleasure.
Buddies:
Created: Monday September 17 2007 07:11:58 AM
Modified: Monday September 17 2007 07:11:58 AM
Hits: 573
Session: fun summer session
Written by yann
Saturday August 25 2007 10:00:00 AM
Surf spot: Grand Crohot, France
Session's Rate:
Wind direction: Offshore
Wind Strength: Light
Nb waves ridden: 20
Length of the surf session: 1:45 hours
Surfboard ridden: 6'1
Weather and water temp: Weather: sunny and warm, 24°C Water: 21°C
Waves height: Less than 1m / 3ft
Waves Quality:
- Fun
- Fast
Waves Shape:
- Multipeaks
Description:
Haaa, after a very bad summer, we finally had a real sunny day. The waves were small but it was very fun to surf. I even score a tube! It was crowded though...
some fun small waves, highly rippable
Buddies:
Created: Saturday August 25 2007 01:28:50 PM
Modified: Saturday August 25 2007 01:29:17 PM
Hits: 650
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