The 2026 Euro Bodysurf Tour officially got underway at Santocha Beach in Capbreton, France, bringing together bodysurfers from across Europe and beyond for the opening stop of the European circuit.
The event, held in collaboration with the Ligue de Surf Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Santocha Surf Club, marked the beginning of the qualification process for the 2027 World Finals, scheduled to take place in Brazil.
Competitors faced changing ocean conditions throughout the weekend, with shifting tides and challenging waves testing their adaptability, technical skills and wave selection across the different divisions.
Cambas and Sauvy take the Open titles
In the Men's Open division, Ruben Cambas (FRA) delivered an impressive performance to secure victory over reigning European champion Paul Grieumard (FRA). Cambas demonstrated excellent wave selection and control throughout the final, making the most of the available conditions to claim the top spot on the podium. Fellow French athletes Julen Marticorena and Alix Schorsch completed the top four.
The Women's Open division produced one of the closest finals of the competition. Alyssa Sauvy (FRA) emerged victorious after a closely contested battle in which just 1.2 points separated the top three competitors. Victoire Vergnes (FRA) finished runner-up, followed by Uhaina-Kailani Hegoas (FRA) in third place and Australia's Anna-Lei Petit in fourth.
Young talents and Masters shine in Capbreton
The younger generations also had their opportunity to shine in the Espoir divisions.
In the Men's Espoir category, Emile Wilbois (FRA) claimed victory ahead of Makoa-Gaizka Hegoas (FRA), Arsène Moindrot (FRA) and Leandro Verhille (FRA).
Meanwhile, Uhaina-Kailani Hegoas (FRA) secured the Women's Espoir title, with Open champion Alyssa Sauvy taking second place and Léa Cantos Figadere completing the podium.
The Masters divisions delivered further exciting performances, with Andre Alonso Lanfer (ESP) taking the Men's +40 title ahead of Nicolas Ducamp (FRA) and Ernesto Coro (ESP).
In the Women's +40 division, Ibtissame Benjedira (MAR) claimed victory over fellow Moroccan Skina Bargach, while France's Emmanuelle Masurel finished third.
The Grand Masters +50 category saw defending champion Patrice Grieumard (FRA) successfully retain his title with a commanding performance in the final. Portugal's Joao Broguerira finished second, followed by Italy's Nazzareno Pichianti.
Euro Bodysurf Tour Capbreton 2026 – Results
Men's Open
- Ruben Cambas (FRA)
- Paul Grieumard (FRA)
- Julen Marticorena (FRA)
- Alix Schorsch (FRA)
Women's Open
- Alyssa Sauvy (FRA)
- Victoire Vergnes (FRA)
- Uhaina-Kailani Hegoas (FRA)
- Anna-Lei Petit (AUS)
Men's Espoir
- Emile Wilbois (FRA)
- Makoa-Gaizka Hegoas (FRA)
- Arsène Moindrot (FRA)
- Leandro Verhille (FRA)
Women's Espoir
- Uhaina-Kailani Hegoas (FRA)
- Alyssa Sauvy (FRA)
- Léa Cantos Figadere (FRA)
- Victoire Vergnes (FRA)
- Alexi Stott (ENG)
Men's Masters +40
- Andre Alonso Lanfer (ESP)
- Nicolas Ducamp (FRA)
- Ernesto Coro (ESP)
- Matthias Hegoas (FRA)
- Mathieu Durand (FRA)
Women's Masters +40
- Ibtissame Benjedira (MAR)
- Skina Bargach (MAR)
- Emmanuelle Masurel (FRA)
- Rebecca Stott (ENG)
Grand Masters +50
- Patrice Grieumard (FRA)
- Joao Broguerira (POR)
- Nazzareno Pichianti (ITA)
