Domination from Host Nation in Biarritz, Team France Crowned Longboard Team World Champion

Sunday June 2nd, 2019

Four individual medals including Women’s Gold from Alice Lemoigne take France to the top at ISA World Longboard Surfing Championship  Peru’s Benoit ‘Piccolo’ Clemente claims Men’s Gold, leads Team Peru to Silver Medal USA earns Bronze, Brazil Copper Peru’s Clemente and Brazil’s Chloe Calmon solidify qualification slots in 2019 Pan American Games with top seeds  …
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France and USA Share Pole Position Heading into Finals Day at ISA World Longboard Surfing Championship

Saturday June 1st, 2019

All surfers remain for USA and France, Peru trails with three surfers left Men’s, Women’s, and Team Gold Medalists to be crowed Sunday Brazil’s reigning runner-up Chloe Calmon on fire in Repechage Rounds As the 2019 ISA World Longboard Surfing Championship prepares to crown World Champions on Sunday, Team France and Team USA currently share …
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Dramatic ISA Aloha Cup Finish Awards First Gold Medals to Team France

Friday May 31st, 2019

 Edouard Delpero’s final wave completes come-from-behind victory for Team France Japan earns Aloha Cup Silver, USA Bronze, and Brazil Copper  Repechage Rounds resume Saturday, individual World Champions to be crowned in increased swell on Sunday With two minutes remaining in the ISA Aloha Cup, Edouard Delpero scored a 7.6 point ride to complete a come-from-behind …
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With Main Event Finals Set, ISA World Longboard Surfing Championship Heads into Home Stretch

Thursday May 30th, 2019

USA and France last remaining teams fully intact Repechage Rounds sizzle with high heat totals ISA’s unique team relay, the Aloha Cup, to award event’s first medals on Friday The fifth day of competition set the stage for talent-stacked Women’s and Men’s Main Event Finals at the 2019 ISA World Longboard Surfing Championship in Biarritz, …
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France’s Delpero Brothers Unstoppable at Côte des Basques

Wednesday May 29th, 2019

Antoine Delpero dominates with perfect ten-point ride, brother Edouard puts together highest two-wave total for Team France Defending World Champion Kai Sallas (USA) advances in Main Event Alice Lemoigne posts highest women’s heat total for host nation, teammate Justine Dupont falls to Repechage New swell and calm winds create day of classic longboard conditions at …
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Repechage Rounds Lead to First Eliminations at ISA World Longboard Surfing Championship

Tuesday May 28th, 2019

France’s Justine Dupont duplicates strong round 1 performance with women’s high heat total Mexico’s Jonathan Melendres shines in Repechage, nabs high heat total on day 3 Brazil’s defending Silver Medalist Chloe Calmon falls into Repechage Afridun Amu bows out of event, inspires hope for surfing in Afghanistan Tuesday’s competition at the 2019 ISA World Longboard …
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Men’s Longboard Division Slides into Spotlight at Côte des Basques

Monday May 27th, 2019

France’s two-time ISA World Champion Antoine Delpero dominates his home break, excites local crowd with top wave scores and heat total  Defending Gold Medalist USA impresses with high heat totals from defending World Champion Kai Sallas and Cole Robbins Competition fierce with Pan Am and ANOC World Beach Games qualification slots at play Download high …
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Historic Opening Ceremony Continues Longboard Legacy in Biarritz

Sunday May 26th, 2019

Record 102 surfers from 31 nations inaugurate ISA World Longboard Surfing Championship with Parade of Nations and Sands of the World Women highlight world-class talent as competition gets underway France’s duo of Justine Dupont and Alice Lemoigne lead the pack with high heat totals Download high res photos, video highlights, and video news release here. …
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Record 32 Nations to Kick off 2019 ISA World Longboard Surfing Championship

Saturday May 25th, 2019

Top athletes and dignitaries promote event launch Opening Ceremony inaugurates competition Sunday at 10am A record-breaking 103 surfers from 32 countries have gathered in Biarritz, France to represent their nations and compete for Gold at the 2019 ISA World Longboard Surfing Championship. The festive Opening Ceremony will inaugurate the event on Sunday at 10am. The …
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10 Things to Know about the 2019 ISA World Longboard Surfing Championship

Thursday May 23rd, 2019

The world’s best longboarders are set to gather in Biarritz, France for the 2019 ISA World Longboard Surfing Championship (WLSC) May 26 – June 2. Here are the ten things to know about the upcoming event: 1. The records  A record-breaking 104 athletes from 32 countries are set to compete, making 2019 the biggest edition …
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Record Number of Countries, Athletes, and Women Confirmed to Compete in 2019 ISA World Longboard Surfing Championship

Wednesday May 22nd, 2019

104 athletes from 32 countries to go for Gold Eight past ISA medalists to represent their nations Qualification slots for 2019 Pan Am Games and 2019 ANOC World Beach Games up for grabs The 2019 ISA World Longboard Surfing Championship (WLSC) is set to become the biggest edition to date – breaking records for country, …
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Biarritz, France Set to Host 2019 ISA World Longboard Surfing Championship

Monday January 21st, 2019

World’s best longboarders to go for Gold at Côte des Basques May 26 – June 2 The International Surfing Association (ISA) is pleased to announce that Biarritz, France will host the 2019 ISA World Longboard Surfing Championship (WLSC), set to take place at Côte des Basques from May 26 – June 2. The world championship, …
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