Surfing - Anaïs Blanchard wins the French Junior Open

This was her last competition in the junior category. In Anglet (Pyrénées-Atlantiques), Anaïs Blanchard wanted to finish on a high note before moving up to the "big boys". However, the member of the Reefer Surf Club de l'Ajoe certainly hadn't planned to soar above the competition. During the final stage of the Banque Populaire Surf Tour Espoirs, which is none other than the Open de France, the two-time captain of the French junior team climbed to the top step of the podium.
I'm delighted to win my last Open de France Junior," she declares. The waves were really cool and all my friends were there! This title isn't necessarily very important for the rankings, but it's always good for morale. Adult competitions are still very difficult for me. I find it hard to raise my level, so winning a competition gives me a bit of confidence. "Enough to attack the new season with serenity.
For Anaïs has decided to throw herself "wholeheartedly" into the competitions. "Just to see what happens," she says. At the same time, at just 18 years of age, she also needs to think about the future. She will also be devoting her time to working towards her professional surfing diploma. In short, for the Saint-Barth champion, a year of transition and discovery lies ahead. With all the enthusiasm of her youth.