IN BRIEF | |
Competitors | Pablo Herland, Armel Boisbourdain, Baptiste Scelle, Rodrigue Regnault |
Origin | Cotentin Surf Club, Siouville-Hague in the Sleeve |
Champion | Pablo Herland : Champion of Normandy in cadet and Open category |
Age | From 13 to 18 years old |
Place and Date | Competition in Martinique, end of January 2024 |
In the azure waves of the Caribbean, four young surfing prodigies from Cotentin will make the name of their region resonate. These talented surfers, members of the Cotentin Surf Club based in Siouville-Hague, are preparing to participate in the international championships in Martinique. Led by the reigning Normandy champion, Pablo Herland, these young athletes are already attracting all eyes and intend to raise the colors of Normandy high under the tropical sun.
Four young surfing prodigies, members of the Cotentin Surf Club, will represent Normandy at the international surfing championships in Martinique. Recognized for their exceptional performances, Pablo Herland, Armel Boisbourdain, Baptiste Scelle and Rodrigue Regnault will make the Cotentin shine under the Caribbean sun. Let’s dive into the world of these talented surfers and their journey to this competition.
The Cotentin: a pool of surfing talent
The Cotentin region is well known for its legendary spots like Siouville, Sciotot and Rozel, suitable for surfing all year round. These young surfers, from Cotentin Surf Club, were formed on these beaches with impetuous waves. Pablo Herland, the Normandy champion in the cadet and Open categories, is the very example of local talent nourished by these exceptional conditions.
Notable performance
Pablo Herland, a brilliant surfer from La Hague, currently leads the team as the reigning Normandy champion. He is joined by his comrades Armel Boisbourdain, Baptiste Scelle and Rodrigue Regnault, aged 13 to 18, who continue to climb the ranks in the world of surfing. These young athletes have made a name for themselves thanks to their remarkable performances in various regional and national competitions.
A Caribbean adventure that lives up to their ambitions
In January 2024, the four surfers flew to Martinique to participate in a prestigious international surfing championship. The event promises to be a golden opportunity for them to confront their talent with that of surfers from the four corners of the world. These young stars of French surfing proudly wear the colors of Normandy.
Support from the Norman community
Inspired by their elders like Guillaume Pirouelle and Alexis Loison, victorious during the Caribbean 600, Pablo, Armel, Baptiste and Rodrigue benefit from the unconditional support of the entire region. Normandy, land of champions, carefully watches over their exploits and encourages them to persevere on the path to excellence.
Emulation brought by competition
This craze for surfing also extends to other regions such as Lacanau Océan, which July attracts the best competitors each year in search of success. The participation of our young champions in the West Indian international competition represents not only a personal accomplishment, but also tremendous emulation for the entire Cotentin surf community.
Inspiring examples for the new generation
The story of these four young surfers is a source of inspiration for many young Normans wanting to get started in surfing. Through their determination, discipline and success, they show that passion and hard work can take you far, even from waves of Siouville-Hague all the way under the Antilles sun.
Name | Origin | Category | Prize list |
Pablo Herland | The Hague | Cadet, Open | Champion of Normandy |
Armel Boisbourdain | Siouville-Hague | Junior | Qualified for the competition in the West Indies |
Baptiste Scelle | Siouville-Hague | Cadet | Make Normandy shine |
Rodrigue Regnault | Siouville-Hague | Junior | Qualified for the competition in the West Indies |
- Pablo Herland – Normandy champion in category cadet And Open
- Armel Boisbourdain – Representative of the team Normandy
- Baptiste Scelle – Member of Cotentin Surf Club
- Rodrigue Regnault – Competitor of the Junior category