TIME

SURFERS

PHOTOGRAPHY

5 min

Bazile Pinel

Jan Bijl, Pierre Leboucher and Bazile

How did you start surfing?

I was more interested in skateboarding when I was young actually. But my father was a surfer so that got me into it. I started surfing when I was around 12 years old and started competing at 14. By then I was totally hooked!

WHAT DOES A TYPICAL DAY IN YOUR LIFE LOOK LIKE?

I wake up around 7:30, exercise and go to my workshop just across the street. There I make some coffee and check the forecast and plan my work schedule around the surf of day! Back at home, I take care of the garden and cook the fresh yield.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAVOURITE SESSIONS…

I don’t really like to surf crowded lineups, so I will not reveal too much here ?. That’s also the reason I don’t have photos of most of my favorite sessions. We had a really good winter at home and Pierre Leboucher and Jan Bijl got some good shots.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SURF DESTINATION? 

I spend a lot of time wandering in India. I love the fact that waves are still unknown there so you have to find everything by yourself. Moreover it is an amazing country for so many other reasons!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BOARD? 

I’ve been experimenting with asymmetrical surfboards for a couple of years now and I’m in love with my last one. It’s a 5’10 with asym flex-tail and fin setup. It gets more speed but still has the control of a regular shortboard.

HOW DO YOU STAY FIT? 

I always start my day with ‘5 Tibetans’ postures. It wakes my up, and stretches and strengthens my body. Check out the IGTV channel of@ekambybharatifor detailed practice. Also eating homegrown and local organic products helps me to be healthy!

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE SURFER? 

I have so many favorites! But Ryan Burch‘s style and creativity both on the wave and in the dust stand out for me.

ANYWHERE YOU WANT TO POINT OUR READER TO?

I’m a shaper, so yes:@zeuglodon_surfboards.

Diaries

Raskal standing on the beach next to a sunbed with his longboard

Bali, Indonesia

Raskal

"I surf because it keeps me right-minded, there’s just nothing else like it."

Open Diary
Twan standing in front of lockers

Netherlands

Twan Lugten

"What I love most, is the feeling of driving on keel fins or trimming down the line on a finless."

Open Diary
Ana leaning against a wall, smiling into the camera

France

Ana Morau

"I surf because I’m looking for a connection with the ocean and nature."

Open Diary
Oliver Hartkopp

Denmark

Oliver Hartkopp

"What I really love about surfing is the progression part of it. I love to work on getting better and better for each session."

Open Diary
Emily wearing SRFACE wetsuit and gloves ready to go for a surf session

United Kingdom

Emily Grimes

"The drive is pretty inexplicable – it’s so immersive, meditative and addictive."

Open Diary
Raskal standing on the beach next to a sunbed with his longboard

Bali, Indonesia

Raskal

"I surf because it keeps me right-minded, there’s just nothing else like it."
Twan standing in front of lockers

Netherlands

Twan Lugten

"What I love most, is the feeling of driving on keel fins or trimming down the line on a finless."
Ana leaning against a wall, smiling into the camera

France

Ana Morau

"I surf because I’m looking for a connection with the ocean and nature."
Oliver Hartkopp

Denmark

Oliver Hartkopp

"What I really love about surfing is the progression part of it. I love to work on getting better and better for each session."
Emily wearing SRFACE wetsuit and gloves ready to go for a surf session

United Kingdom

Emily Grimes

"The drive is pretty inexplicable – it’s so immersive, meditative and addictive."