The Crozon Peninsula, which is located within the Armorican National Park area of Brittany, on France’s northwestern tip, and situated along the country’s Atlantic coast, provides a dramatic and invigorating backdrop for watersports enthusiasts of all ages and disciplines. Among these is of course stand-up paddle, which has gained a great deal of importance and popularity in the local area in recent times.
The rocky coastline and striking beauty of the landscape draws in tourists in search of more than mere sporting activities of course, with people coming to Crozon for relaxation, bird-watching, fishing, hill walks and a whole host of other activities besides. Nestled just below the busy port of Brest on the map, and above the picturesque bay of Douarnenez, Crozon benefits from a long fetch stretching across the Atlantic ocean, which ensures it lays claim some impressive waves and challenging swells for those who come for a bit of water-based activity. Needless to say, for SUP surfers, SUP racers and Downwind enthusiasts, it can be very hard to resist.
Local SUP coach and shop owner Amaury Dormet, has been practising stand up paddle in the local area for years. An eternal lover of the peninsula, Dormet even opened his very own surf school at the locally renowned nearby Goulien surf spot three years ago and organizes every year the Presqu’île Paddle Race, one of France’s major SUP downwind events. The beach at Morgat, which – unlike Goulien – is located on the peninsula itself, also draws in the crowds. Local riders Amandine Chazot and Boris Jinvresse but also SUP riders from all over come here to practice their discipline in a quiet and tranquil setting, benefitting from consistent year-round wind conditions and often defiant waves. Morgat’s local caves are also something to be explored on a SUP outing, as they are home to clear blue waters and a stunning diversity of minerals and aquatic life, which can be of striking natural beauty if observed on a good day. Additional SUP and surf spots nearby include La Palue, Lostmarc’h and Kerloch. But be careful, Crozon still remains something of a well-kept secret, and those active in the sport wish for it to remain that way, so try not to boast about your recent SUP trip there too much.
2 Dec 2024
The 5th edition of the APP World Tour’s Gran Canaria Pro-Am is about to go off! The windsurfing powerhouse and numerous world speed records holder, Björn Dunkerbeck, invites you to the final event of the 2024 season. The battle for the this year’s SUP surf and longboard SUP World Titles, will unfold on 3-8 December […]
31 Oct 2024
This year, the “Marathon International des Gorges de l’Ardèche” celebrates its 40th anniversary, a milestone for this legendary event organized by the Vallon Plein Air club. Each year, between 1,200 and 2,000 participants, including more than 100 Stand Up Paddlers, embark on this 28 km descent through the heart of the gorges, one of the […]
17 Oct 2024
The inaugural Crozon Foil Festival 2024 took place last weekend in the stunning bay of Crozon, orchestrated by Amaury Dormet, a pioneer in water sports in France who has been at the forefront of SUP racing over the last decade. Dormet innovated once again with what is already considered the largest foil event in Europe, […]
2 Oct 2024
The Crozon Foil Festival returns from October 10 to 13, 2024, promising to be the international highlight of the year in the foil discipline! Organized by the Crozon Waterman Club in collaboration with its partners, this event is set to become a world-renowned gathering with an ambitious and innovative program. Three disciplines will take center […]
26 Aug 2024
Après les succès des Open de France des éditions antérieures et de l’Euro Tour l’année dernière, les Bord’Océan SUP Days se réinventent cette année sous le nom de Bord’Océan Mud Days. Le président du club organisateur Les Marins de la Lune à Bordeaux, Christophe Mora, détaille pour TotalSUP les motivations du club à proposer une […]
27 May 2024
Le Tour de l’île Vertime 2024 s’est tenu le samedi 25 mai aux Sables d’Olonne, en Vendée. Déjà un événement annuel incontournable, cette course, qui connait un succès populaire fulgurant en à peine deux éditions, a de nouveau attiré un grand nombre de participants, passant de 150 en 2023 à près de 250 cette année. […]
25 Apr 2024
Les 18 et 19 mai prochains, la Green Paddle Race, événement désormais phare du calendrier français de SUP Race, marquera l’ouverture de la saison fédérale en portant pour la première fois le label d’Open de France 2024. Cette compétition, à l’identité forte et organisée par des passionnés, promet une expérience inclusive et conviviale à l’image […]
28 Mar 2024
Sur les vagues azur de la Méditerranée, le Paddle Raid 2024 se prépare. Entre Calvi et Saint-Raphaël, une aventure de 190 kilomètres mêlant défi sportif et générosité se dessine, orchestrée par Jean-Philippe Girardin, le Président du club EGE basé à Saint-Raphaël. Au-delà de la compétition, cet événement caritatif soutient Le Chant des Dauphins, une association […]
26 Mar 2024
Venez fêter l’été au Pornichet Glisse Trophy ! Nouveau nom du Pornichet Paddle Trophy que vous connaissez tous, le Pornichet Glisse Trophy aura lieu du 21 au 23 juin, sur la Plage des Libraires à Pornichet. Au programme : du stand-up paddle bien sûr, avec la Longue Distance et la Technical Race qui seront le […]
