The a new era for surfing in Europe ! Visit European Surf Federation (ESF) a officially transferred its headquarters from Cornwall à Lacanauin Girondemarking a major strategic shift. This historic movesupported by French Surfing Federation (FFSurf) and local authorities, positions Lacanau as the the new nerve center of european surfing.

🏄‍♂️ Why Lacanau? A strategic choice

The choice of Lacanau to welcome the ESF headquarters owes nothing to chance. This seaside resort has long been a French surfing meccaincluding the famous Lacanau Proa historic competition launched in 1979.

🔹 An iconic spot Lacanau has world-class wavesa dynamic surf community and a strong sliding culture.
🔹 Better accessibility More centralized in Europe than Cornwall, Lacanau makes it easier meetings and exchanges between federations.
🔹 Brexit, a key factor Leaving the UK allows ESF to simplify access to European fundingThese are crucial to the development of surfing in Europe.

🎯 What are ESF's objectives?

ESF takes advantage of this fresh start to announce strong ambitions for European surfing.

✅ Professionalization of surfing in Europe A structured framework for athletes, trainers and clubsin partnership with national federations.
✅ International recognition Reinforce the role of European surfing on the world stage.
✅ Surfing included in the 2027 European Games Clear objective: obtain recognition similar to that of Pan-American Gamesand pave the way for more qualifications for Olympic Games.

🔜 With this head office in FranceESF focuses on an increase in power of European surfing in the years to come.

🌊 Lacanau, future capital of European surfing?

The installation of the ESF in Lacanau marks a decisive step for the development of surfing on the continent. With a new dynamismand ambitious targetsand strong support from French Surfing Federationthe future looks bright a bright future for European surfing.

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