Crozon Foil Festival 2024

Downwind Foil (1)

The first day of competition at the Crozon Foil Festival 2024 delivered an impressive spectacle with a challenging downwind foil race under particularly tricky conditions. The organizers faced a real puzzle to find the most suitable course for the discipline. A fickle and shifting wind, often changing direction, made the race unpredictable, testing both the physical endurance and skills of the participants. The start of the race was marked by a relative lack of waves and wind, forcing the organizers to move the starting line. However, for those who managed to reach the halfway point, conditions improved, providing a rewarding end to the race.

WOMEN
1 Olivia Piana – France
2 Naumi Eychenne – Tahiti
3 Gabriella Eliah Bella – Hawaï

MEN
1 Benoit Carpentier – France
2 Clément Colmas – France 03
3 Tom Constant – France

Pump Foiling

Morgat Harbor enthusiastically welcomed the very first Crozon Foil Festival, highlighted by a breathtaking pumping foil competition. This unprecedented event brought together world-renowned athletes from all corners of the globe. Spectators gathered in large numbers by the water, captivated by the festive atmosphere and a spectacle worthy of a world championship. Among the competitors were talents from Hawaii, the United States, Australia, Tahiti, and numerous European countries, each bringing their unique style to this historic event.

WOMEN
1 Naumi Eychenne – Tahiti
2 Olivia Piana – France
3 Katrin Kolo – Suisse
4 Gabriella Eliah Bella – Hawaii

MEN
1 Haunui Haumani – Tahiti
2 Toaura Haumani – Tahiti
3 Oskar Johansson – Australia
4 Gage Schoenherr – USA

Surf Foil

The final day of competition was the Surf Foil and Downwind Foil. Under a stunning sunrise at La Palue beach, the finals of the surf foil competition revealed internationally renowned talents. With wave conditions deemed “incredible” by many foreign competitors, the event showcased top-tier performances. From the quarterfinals onward, the level of competition, both for men and women, reached impressive heights, with increasingly spectacular aerial maneuvers. Hawaiian, Australian, and Tahitian surfers made it to the finals, but ultimately it was Keoni Van Der Bij from southwestern France who triumphed in the men’s division. In the women’s category, Hawaiian Gabriella Eliah Bella brilliantly won the competition by strategically selecting the best waves, outperforming her French competitors

WOMEN’S Surf Foil
1. Gabriella Eliah Bella – Hawaii
2. Naumi Eychenne – Tahiti
3. Camille Dubrana – France
4. Margaux Heligoin – France

MEN’S Surf Foil
1. Keoni Van Der Bij – France
2. Jack Ho – Hawaii
3. Oskar Johansson – Australia
4. Finn Spencer – Hawaii

Downwind Foil (2)

In the afternoon, the competitions continued with a downwind foil event, where participants benefited from improved conditions compared to the first day of the competition. Starting from Telgruc beach and finishing at Morgat harbor, the race featured stronger winds and bigger waves, giving an advantage to lighter athletes. French multi-discipline champion Clément Colmas triumphed in the men’s category, while Gabriella Eliah Bella reaffirmed her dominance by also winning this event in the women’s category. Local and French athletes demonstrated their mastery of light wind conditions, while Hawaiian, Australian, and southern competitors faced more difficulties. Nonetheless, all competitors gained valuable experience, proving that even in light winds, this sport holds great potential.

WOMEN’S 2nd Downwind Foil
1. Gabriella Eliah Bella – Hawaii
2. Olivia Piana – France
3. Naumi Eychenne – Tahiti

MEN’S 2nd Downwind Foil
1. Clément Colmas – New Caledonia
2. Tom Auber – France
3. Cage Schoenherr – Hawaii
4. Tom Constant – France

WOMEN’S Combined Results of 2 Downwind Foil Events
1 Olivia Piana – France
2 Gabriella Eliah Bella – Hawaii
3 Naumi Eychenne – Tahiti

MEN’S Combined Results of 2 Downwind Foil Events
1. Clément Colmas – New Caledonia
2. Benoit Carpentier – France
3. Tom Constant – France
4. Thomas Goyard – France

Thus, the 2024 edition of the Crozon Foil Festival ends on a memorable note, highlighted by high-level performances, enriching exchanges between enthusiasts, and unforgettable moments. This festival has confirmed the place of foil, an emerging sport, in the Crozon and Finistère regions, which continue to establish themselves as prime locations for the water sports of the future.

WOMEN’S Overall
1. Gabriella Eliah Bella – Hawaii & Naumi Eychenne – Tahiti
2. Olivia Piana – France
3. Margaux Heligoin – France

MEN’S Overall
1. Haunui Haumani  – Tahiti
2. Cage Schoenherr – Hawaii
3. Benoit Carpentier – France
4. Kane De Wilde – Hawaii

Combiné U18
1. Haunui Haumani – Tahiti
2. Toaura Haumani – Tahiti
3. Axel Pham – Tahiti
4. Hugo Babillon – France