Gaia prepares to host its first ever WSL sanctioned longboarding event from June 10-12, 2016.
The upcoming Longboard Pro Gaia, second stop on the 2016 European Longboard Qualifying Series, will reignite the exciting battles that started in Vieux-Boucau last weekend.
A new addition to this year's series, Gaia will for the first time play host to the regional longboarding elite as well as a few international visitors coming all the way from Brazil, Venezuela, Peru, Argentina, the USA and Japan among others.
More Gaia goodness. WSL
The venue: the praia de Gaia is long with wide sandy beaches and excellent peaks spread along the length of the beach. Break walls divide it into sections and there are excellent bars and restaurants along the walkway with plenty of parking options nearby.
Antoine Delpero will be a strong favorite in Gaia. WSL / Poullenot/Aquashot
Antoine Delpero (FRA), 30, recent winner in France and Chloe Calmon (BRA), 21, finalist, will lead the charge and bring their World Class surfing act to Gaia for this inaugural event.
European surfers will keep their best three results out of four events this season towards the regional rankings and a slightly smaller contingent in Gaia could help to shake up the current standings.
Gaia Prepares to Host World Class Lineup of Longboarders
WSL
The upcoming Longboard Pro Gaia, second stop on the 2016 European Longboard Qualifying Series, will reignite the exciting battles that started in Vieux-Boucau last weekend.
A new addition to this year's series, Gaia will for the first time play host to the regional longboarding elite as well as a few international visitors coming all the way from Brazil, Venezuela, Peru, Argentina, the USA and Japan among others.
The venue: the praia de Gaia is long with wide sandy beaches and excellent peaks spread along the length of the beach. Break walls divide it into sections and there are excellent bars and restaurants along the walkway with plenty of parking options nearby.
Antoine Delpero (FRA), 30, recent winner in France and Chloe Calmon (BRA), 21, finalist, will lead the charge and bring their World Class surfing act to Gaia for this inaugural event.
European surfers will keep their best three results out of four events this season towards the regional rankings and a slightly smaller contingent in Gaia could help to shake up the current standings.
Chloe Calmon
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Longboard Pro Gaia
A selection of the best images from the inaugural longboard event in Gaia.
O peruano bicampeão mundial Piccolo Clemente perdeu a final masculina para o francês Antoine Delpero.
Antoine Delpero & Chloe Calmon take out the inaugural Longboard Pro Gaia in great conditions on final day of competition.
Excellent waves grace Gaia for the final day of competition, ultimately crowning Antoine Delpero and Chloe Calmon as the event champions.
Superb waves allow surfers to display incredible style on the second day of the Longboard Pro Gaia.