The Quiksilver Pro France is an event on the
World Surf League
The World Surf League (WSL) is the governing body for professional surfers and is dedicated to showcasing the world's best talent in a variety of progressive formats. The World Surf League was originally known as the International Professional ...
(WSL) Championship Tour. The event is held every year at
Seignosse,
Capbreton and
Hossegor
Soorts-Hossegor (; oc, Sòrts e Òssagòr) is a commune in the Landes department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France, 20 km (12 miles) north of Biarritz.
It is a well known seaside resort that is renowned for its surfing. The cit ...
in
France
France (), officially the French Republic ( ), is a country primarily located in Western Europe. It also comprises of overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Its metropolitan ar ...
at the end of September and in the beginning of October.
Results
2017
2016
2015
Preceding years
2001: Contest cancelled due to 9/11 attacks?
2000: Winner was C.J. Hobgood, USA
; Other renowned competitors :
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Taj Burrow
Taj Burrow (born 2 June 1978) is an Australian retired professional surfer. Taj retired from the WSL World Tour in June 2016 where he left a legacy of power and impressive surfing.
Early life
Burrow was born in Yallingup, Western Australia, A ...
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Jérémy Florès
Jérémy Florès (born 27 April 1988 on Reunion Island) is a French surfer who grew up on Reunion Island, France
France (), officially the French Republic ( ), is a country primarily located in Western Europe. It also comprises of ...
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Tom Curren
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Joan Duru Joan may refer to:
People and fictional characters
*Joan (given name), including a list of women, men and fictional characters
*: Joan of Arc, a French military heroine
*Joan (surname)
Weather events
* Tropical Storm Joan (disambiguation), multip ...
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Mikael Picon
See also
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Quiksilver
Quiksilver is a brand of surf-inspired apparel and accessories that was founded in 1969 in Torquay, Australia, but is now based in Huntington Beach, California. It is one of the world's largest brands of surfwear and boardsport-related e ...
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Roxy Pro France
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Quiksilver Pro
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Roxy Pro Gold Coast
References
External links
World Surf League (WSL) official site
{{Surfing
World Surf League
Surfing competitions in France
Sport in Landes (department)
2002 establishments in France
Recurring sporting events established in 2002