From July 24 to 29, the best longboarders from around the world will gather on the amazing island of French Polynesia, Tahiti, to fight for the European women’s and men’s titles. Taharuu, Papara, the beautiful black sand beach, known for offering great surfing potential in all conditions, from waves of 3 to 8+ feet, will be the location for the 4-star WLT event.
In the heart of the west coast of Tahiti, the city of Papara will welcome an international field of longboarders and witness astonishing levels of sheer surf action and style. With its laid-back “island” lifestyle, Tahiti blends perfectly with the soft, competitive aspects of longboarding, and the sumptuous cocktail will definitely make this new stop on the surfing world tour a success.
Famous for its perfect barrels of crystal blue water, French Polynesia has been highlighted and popularized in recent years by the amazing Teahupoo phenomenon, and local initiatives together with the Tahitian Surf Federation are firmly pursuing the development of professional surfing in the middle of the Pacific. Ocean since then.
Co-sanctioned by ASP Europe and ASP Australasia, the Tahiti Pro Longboard will provide another great opportunity to the legendary style of surfing. This event will be the crucial finale to the climactic 2007 European Longboard Championship.
Surfing in Tahiti
A great vacation destination, Tahiti is a great place to surf. With ideal conditions for novice and expert surfers alike, surfing in Tahiti is a great experience for everyone. Some good surfing destinations are Point Venus, Fisherman’s Point, and Matavai Point. For professional surfers, head to Teuhupo’o, where the waves are the biggest and hardest on the island!