After more than a decade away, the European Surfing Federation (ESF) is proud to announce the rebirth of the European Tour of Longboard (ETL) in 2025. A true benchmark for European longboarding in the 2000s, the circuit is returning to write a new chapter in its history and inspire a new generation of longboarders.

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The European Surfing Federation (ESF) is proud to announce the official launch of the European Tour of Bodyboard (ETB) 2025, the must-see bodyboarding circuit on the continent. After an intense and emotional 2024 season, the 2025 edition promises to be spectacular with four stages across Europe and North Africa.

📅 Official circuit calendar:

• April 26-27 – Carcavelos, Portugal (Girls Only)
  •  September 25-28 – El Socorro, Canary Islands, Spain
  •  October 3-5 – Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain
  •  November – Morocco (date & spot to be announced soon)

🏆 The 2024 ETB Champions:

The previous season crowned magnificent champions who will be the headliners to follow in 2025:

Their dominance in 2024 suggests that there will be some great battles to defend their titles against the new generation and the established talents of the European circuit.

The ETB 2025 will bring together the best bodyboarders in Europe for a circuit combining performance, commitment and community spirit. The competitions will take place at internationally renowned spots, combining powerful waves and an exceptional natural setting.

This season will also be an opportunity to honor the European women's scene with the opening of the tour by the “Boogie Chicks”, a stage exclusively dedicated to women in Carcavelos (Portugal), a strong symbol of inclusion and development of women's bodyboarding.

“The European Tour of Bodyboard 2025 is an opportunity to bring the entire bodyboarding community together around shared values: sport, respect for the environment and conviviality. We can't wait to see our athletes express themselves at some of the best spots on the continent.”
— Tiago Matos, Sports Director of the ESF.

About the ETB
Created under the impetus of the European Surfing Federation, theEuropean Tour of Bodyboard is the official circuit of reference for European competitors. A real springboard to the international scene, the ETB attracts passionate riders every year, both young hopefuls and established figures in bodyboarding.

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A new era for SUP in Europe: EUROPEAN SUP LEAGUE (ESL), sanctioned by the European Surfing Federation (ESF)

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A historic moment for the European Surf Federation, which inaugurated its new headquarters in Lacanau on Saturday, with Laurent Peyrondet (Mayor of Lacanau ), Jean Luc Arassus (Pdt European Surfing Federation ) and Sylvie Lavergne (Adj. Sport) in the presence of representatives from 14 European countries. 

For the ESF, the new headquarters will be an opportunity to promote surfing throughout Europe, with a sustainable and respectful approach to practice, inclusion, performance and training.

The 14 countries (out of 22 members) present in person and online, were also able to meet in the afternoon for the traditional annual general meeting in the Lacanau town hall.

The program included a review of the European bodyboard and longboard tour competitions, collaboration with the Euro Bodysurf Tour for 2025, and closer ties with the Euro Skim Tour .

One of ESF's priorities in the coming months will be to update its statutes, and to approach the  @europeancommission in order to finance the various programs it wishes to develop.

Michael Lindberg ( @surfsupdanmark ) was re-elected to the ESF Executive Board.

@Gavin Mcrea ( @surfireland ) , Marco Mazzi (@Italiasurf) and Ricardo Bilbao ( Spain ) were co-opted.

Sunday was another studious day, with Megan Burns ( @isasurfing ) presenting the ISA's Athletes  and Medical Commissions and giving the keys to their rapid development at European level. 

Tiago Matos (ESF Tech.Direc.) then outlined the expectations of the technical commission, including the judges' section and the creation of new commissions.

The rest is coming soon!!!

The final stage of the 2024 European Tour of Bodyboard, organized by the Royal Moroccan Surfing Federation, is a prestigious European competition that brings together the continent's best bodyboarders.

More than 96 open, 44 juniors and 9 women are expected including the new Canarian IBC World Champ, Armide Soliveres.

Mehdia local Anas Haddar is here !
After his victory in the season's first event in the Canaries, he’s aiming to get back on the top step of the podium.

Set in the exceptional setting of Mehdiya Beach, this event offers high-quality waves and a unique sporting atmosphere for all board sports enthusiasts.

Live action 👈 

The Boogie Chicks School team, with the support of the União das Freguesias de Carcavelos e Parede and the Cascais City Council, is preparing an event that will surely remain in the memory of all participants: Cascais Boogie Chicks 2024 will be the largest women's bodyboarding event in Europe, featuring over 200 talented bodyboarders from around the world.

From October 11 to 13, Carcavelos Beach will host national and European competitions, including the National Championships for Under-14 and the Open category, as well as European Tour of Bodyboard championships in the Open ladies and Junior ladies categories.

Next step for men, women and junior division will located in Marocco for the final of the European Tour of Bodyboard 2024 from 7 to 10 novembre !

👉 Boogie Chicks official website.