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[EuroSurf day 1] Longboard Time!
The first day of the 2025 European Surfing Championships was bathed in sunshine on Santa Cruz beach.
The competition kicked off with the first rounds of the men's and women's longboard events.
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EuroSurf 2025 is ON !
This morning, the European championships kicked off on the beach at Santa Cruz in Portugal, as part of the Ocean Spirit Festival.
Today sees the start of the boys' and girls' longboard series.
In the afternoon, the traditional parade of nations will take place, with a mix of sands!
The European Surfing Federation (ESF) is proud to announce the start of the highly anticipated Euro Surf 2025, taking place from 18 to 25 July in Santa Cruz, Portugal, in the vibrant setting of the Ocean Spirit Festival.
This flagship event of European surfing will bring together national teams from across the continent, including Turkey and Latvia, the newest members of the European Surfing Federation, making their official debut at this continental championship.
Martin Coret is making headlines in the early stages of the European Tour of Longboard’s long-awaited return. After two events, the French surfer is leading the rankings thanks to a standout victory in Portugal and a podium finish in Morocco.
We caught up with him to hear how he’s feeling at the start of the season, his thoughts on the ETL’s comeback, and what he’s aiming for in the months ahead.
Q: Hello Martin! How are you doing? How are you feeling both physically and mentally these days?
A: Hello, I’m doing well. I’m in France until the end of the month before heading back to Galicia for the LQS qualifier for the World Tour. I’m feeling good about my surfing and my mindset right now.
Q: How has 2025 been for you so far, in terms of your athletic performance?
A: So far, the year is going pretty well. I feel like my surfing is on point and I'm in good shape. I've done a few competitions in France and the two ETLs, and so far I've managed to get good results each time, so everything is going really well for now.
Q: The European Tour of Longboard has returned after 13 years, and you were the first winner in Vila Do Bispo. How was the competition there, and how did you feel after claiming that victory?
A: Yes, I'm very happy about the return of the ETL circuit in Europe. I took part in the last ETL in Porto, though I can’t remember what year it was.
I won in Vila do Bispo — it was the first European competition of the year. I'm really happy with my result and my surfing. Apart from the first round, I managed to do more or less what I wanted in each heat.
I still have a few issues with priority management, but it's helping me move forward.
Q: In Bouznika, during the second event of the tour, you climbed onto the podium again with a third-place finish. How was your experience in Morocco? What impressions or lessons did you take away from it?
A: Yes, it was my first time ever going to Bouznika. I really liked the place — the people are very welcoming and kind.
As for the competition, I’m a bit disappointed that I lost. I made a big mistake in my semifinal. At the Bouznika spot, you should never take the first wave of the set. I followed that rule throughout the whole competition, except in the semifinal. I still don’t understand why I did that, but that’s how it goes. I’m happy for young Douwe that he won the competition.
Q: There are still two more events left — Salinas and Estoril — and right now you’re leading the rankings with a margin of over 300 points. How do you see the battle for the title shaping up? Who do you think will be your toughest rival?
A: Yes, there are still two competitions left. I’m not sure yet if I’ll be able to take part in the one in Spain, but I will go to Portugal.
For now, I’m in a good position in the rankings, but the battle is going to be tight. I think my biggest competitors are Antonio Dantas, Douwe Robbroch, and Nicolas Garcia, since he finished second in Portugal.
Depending on everyone’s results in Spain, I’ll see how the rankings evolve. I’m confident for Portugal, even though it’s still a long way off. But it’s competition — anything can happen.
Q: As we reach the midpoint of the year, what are your goals and dreams for the rest of 2025? What challenges are you most excited to tackle before the year is over?
A: Yes, we're halfway through the year. For now, I have a very important competition at the end of June in Ferrol — this event will determine who qualifies for the World Longboard Tour.
That's my main goal for this year, and I’m going to give it everything I have to achieve it. After that, I’d love to win the ETL European title, as well as the French Championships at the end of the year.
So, there are a lot of competitions coming up, but some are more important than others. Still, my number one goal — by far — is to qualify for the World Longboard Tour.
Just one week after the European Tour of Longboard kicked off in Sagres, Europe’s top longboarders touched down in Bouznika Cove. The second stop of the tour — hosted by the Moroccan Surf Federation — brought a weekend of flowing waves and unforgettable vibes in a truly stunning setting.
Among the boys, Douwe Robroch emerged victorious in the OPEN event, surpassing portuguese rider Antonio Dantas. In the women’s division, the victory went to Thilde Sofie Rasmussen, finished ahead of France’s Justine Dupont.
The highlight of the Junior competition was Spanish rider Julieta Rodríguez-Villamil, who demonstrated remarkable talent and determination to take the win among the youngest participants.
Notably, the event saw strong participation from Moroccan riders, who impressed with their solid performances and advanced as far as the quarterfinals, underlining the growing level of competition in Morocco.
Final Results – ETL Bouznika:
LONGBOARD OPEN MEN
🥇 Douwe Robroch (NED)
🥈 Antonio Dantas (POR)
🥉 Louis Marchiset (FRA)
🥉 Martin Coret (FRA)
LONGBOARD OPEN WOMEN
🥇 Thilde Sofie Rasmussen (DEN)
🥈 Justine Dupont (FRA)
🥉 Emily Currie (ENG)
🥉 Lucy Small (AUS)
LONGBOARD JUNIOR GIRLS
🥇 Julieta Rodríguez-Villamil (ESP)
🥈 Lola Bleakley (ENG)
🥉 Mare Robroch (NED)
Frenchman Martin Coret now leads the overall standings after 2 stages. He will have to confirm his first 2 finishes on the Salinas stage in July if he hopes to win the title at the end of the season.
He will have his work cut out against Antonio Dantas, the Portuguese rider, and above all the Dutch rider, Douwe Robroch, winner in Morocco.
In the girls' category, it was Denmark's Thilde Sofie Rasmussen who took the lead, but with a narrow advantage over her pursuers, Australian Lucy Small and French rider Justine Dupont (1 point separating them), but the 2 British riders, junior Lola Beakley and Emilie Curry, will also have to be reckoned with.
In the junior boys' category, the overall classification remains on hold, with only one stage counted for them.
In the girls' category, Spain's Julieta Rodríguez-Villamil took the lead with her victory in Bouznika. But the Netherlands' Mare Robroch and Britain's Lola Beakley are ready to challenge her.
We'll also have to keep an eye on Ginger Caimi, the 12-year-old Italian longboard prodigy (16th at the last ISA Worlds) who pulled off a double on the first stage in Vila Do Bispo, winning both the Open and Junior Women's categories.Hakim Elfanne / FRMS
Check the live rankings for the different categories of the European Tour of Longboard at the ETL’s WhatsApp Channel.
From July 26 to 28, the tour heads to Spain for the Salinas Longboard Festival — a cultural surf event with over 20 editions, packed with activities, music, and community vibes.
For full details on the circuit and other events organized by the European Surfing Federation, visit www.europeansurfingfederation.com and follow @europeansurfingfederation on social media.
Photo credits: Hakim Elfanne / FRMS
The stunning coastal town of Vila do Bispo, Portugal, set the stage for the opening stop of the European Tour of Longboard: the Vila do Bispo Longboard Classic. With solid swell, high-level performances, and a lively crowd gathered at Praia da Ponta Ruiva, the event delivered a spectacular start to the season.
[ETL_BOUZNIKA🇲🇦] Registration are open for 2nd ETL
After Sagres in Portugal, we head north to Morocco for the second stage of the European Tour of Longboard.
The beach at Bouznika, between Mohammedia and Rabat, in Bouznika Cove, offers ideal conditions for longboarding!
Long, regular waves accessible at different tide levels, all in an exceptional natural environment, perfect for an European longboard competition!
Registration 👉 https://bit.ly/43al2D4
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