Lacanau's Best of 2016

Former CT athlete Claire Bevilacqua caught a big break in Europe last season, including a third place in Lacanau.

Shaun Burns throws a fin out or two.

Jorgann Couzinet started showing signs of brilliance last year before his exciting start to the 2017 season.

Yago Dora commits to a big last turn on a solid section.

Justine Dupont had a successive 2016 Qualifying run finishing 12th overall.

CT Rookie Joan Duru won his second Lacanau Pro last year after his first in 2009.

Joan Duru lights up the crowds gathered by the water's edge with an impressive aerial.

Another CT Rookie, Leonardo Fioravanti placed fifth.

Marc Lacomare surfed his most successful QS season in 2016 and looks to reinforce the European and French contingent on the CT.

Marc Lacomare shows the Lacanau public how it's done, up close and personal.

Ella Williams claimed the 2016 Lacanau Pro.

Ella Williams and Justine Dupont fenced off in the final, the Kiwi surfer taking top honors.

Maud Le Car reached the quarters in Lacanau in 2016.