Annaëlle Challenge 2025: A Historic Final Chapter Marked by Victory, Emotion, and Perfect Waves

The Annaëlle Challenge 2025 wrapped up this month in spectacular fashion, delivering a fitting finale to 16 years of world-class bodyboarding on this tiny island off the coast of Brittany. In what will be remembered as one of the most iconic editions ever held, Armide Soliveres, the talented rider from the Canary Islands, claimed the victory.

This final chapter offered exceptional conditions befitting the event’s legendary reputation. The opening day saw solid 2-meter waves groomed by strong offshore winds—reaching up to 100 km/h by the end of the afternoon. Despite the wild gusts, the show was on, and by the next day the sun broke through, delivering a flawless canvas for high-performance riding.

Team Legacy Highlights

Our team riders rose to the occasion, delivering some of their strongest performances to date on this demanding and symbolic stage:

• Pierre-Louis Costes clinched 2nd place, an impressive result for his fourth appearance at Annaëlle, reaffirming once again why he remains one of the most consistent and respected riders on the global tour.

• Jérémy Arnoux secured 8th place and earned the award for the Best Wave of the Competition, showcasing his signature commitment and style on one of the event’s heaviest sets.

• Louka Zanninotto finished 6th, just a few points shy of the final, proving he has everything it takes to shine among the sport’s elite.

The End of an Era

This last edition carried a special emotional weight. After 16 years of dedication, organization, volunteer work, challenges, joy, adrenaline, storms, sunshine, and unforgettable memories, the Annaëlle Challenge takes its final bow.

The event has shaped generations, pushed the limits of European bodyboarding, and built a community like no other.
Thank you to every organizer, volunteer, rider, supporter, local, partner, and fan who made this adventure possible.

The Annaëlle wave will keep breaking.
And its spirit—wild, raw, and inspiring—will live on in each of us.

Credit : Flo Alzay