TIME

SURFERS

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5 min

Carlito Casadebaigt

Jan Bijl

How did you start surfing?

I started surfing in Hendaye at my club, the HBSC, when I was 7 years old. I did a week’s traineeship and surfing immediately became my passion.

Why do you surf?

I’m so passionate about surfing because it allows me to be in contact with nature, discover new countries with new waves. I also just love the vibes within the surf community.

"It's a great board for many types of waves. It’s fast and manoeuvrable."

What is your favourite spot?

I love to surf a secret near Hendaye, but that’s all I’m going to say. And I love La Gravière - Hossegor, Lafitenia and Anchor Point in Morocco. My favorite destination is Morocco. It's a place with amazing scenery and waves, and the people are super friendly.

Who is you Favourite surfer?

Easy: John John Florence. He's the best in my opinion and he has a style that I love. I love that he’s a complete surfer. Airs, turns, barrels and he even excels in big waves. He’s someone I look up to.

What is your magic board?

My favorite board is my custom made 5'10 / 2'1 / 4 18'1 / 4 from my MSK surfboards. It's a great board for many types of waves. It’s fast and manoeuvrable.

Anything you would give up surfing for?

No way. Only an injury could stop me...

Anywhere you want to point our readers to?

I follow @surfer_magazine and @surfsessionmag which are great for news and surf content. And of course my surf club @hendayebsc.

Diaries

Raskal

Bali, Indonesia

Raskal

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

Netherlands

Twan Lugten

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

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 Grimes

United Kingdom

Emily Grimes

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

Bali, Indonesia

Raskal

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

Netherlands

Twan Lugten

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

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 Grimes

United Kingdom

Emily Grimes

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