I surf because it's a sport that suits me. I'm on my own a lot and I often need quietness. Surfing allows me to recharge my batteries. I like the fact of being 'one' with the elements and no sessions are alike, it's always different and  after 13 years of practice I find as much pleasure in it as I did in my very first session.

I get up quite early and check the weather forecast right away to see what I can do with my day. If there are waves, I try to surf as much as possible, if there are no waves I really like to go fishing and go to the forest to pick mushrooms depending on the season and my likes. Then, when I've done all that, it's time to go home to eat, look at the forecast for the next day and go to bed. What a life right?

I'm very inspired by Jean Marc Le Hir, a longtime friend who taught me a lot. He's kind of my mentor and also the one who spends time with me during my sessions to take pictures from the water or from the beach. He looks a lot like me even though we are almost 30 years apart: He is very passionate about the ocean, water sports, and nature in general and he is always motivated to go out and likes the simple things in life. He is truly an example for me.

To relax I go surfing, fishing or walking in the forest. I like to be alone or with friends who share the same passions, in silence listening and watching nature without the sound of cars, far from the crowds.

My magic board is one of my newest boards, a Lost Mayhem model Quiver Killer in epoxy. It's an ideal board for the waves in Bretonnes and I've never had such a fun and efficient board.

The best way to be free is to find a job or work that allows it. Work that leaves time because freedom is having time for yourself. That's why I'm happy as a surfing instructor, not because I surf but rather because it's a job that gives me enough time to develop personally. Another piece of advice: Go live near the sea or the ocean. If you manage to have both, it's the winning combo to be free and surf almost whenever you want.

My favourite destination is Mexico. I've been there twice and I've not been disappointed. The waves are incredible, the people are welcoming and the landscapes are beautiful. I also really like Indonesia and closer to home Portugal.

If I'm not surfing, I fish, I walk or I do surf lessons. It's very rare that I don't surf, it takes up so much time that I don't have much time to do anything else.

My favourite surf film is Barravel by Ronan Gladu because it features the best surfers from Breton in incredible waves with a genius soundtrack. It's THE film to see when you're from Breton and a surfer.

The world needs to return to simpler things. It is in the simple things in life that we find the most pleasure.

I have already surfed several times at night with the help of big lights that were strapped on my back ('black swan surfing'). I found it great but at night it's much scarier. Not at all like in broad daylight! I was not that comfortable so I’d rather choose unlimited paddle power :D.

If you want to see more, I have a Youtube channel on which I share my travels and you can find me on Instagram as well.