THE QUEEN CLASSIC SURF FESTIVAL
A Festival About Women by Women supported by Vans
The Queen is an association created by three long-time friends – Aimée, Amaya and Margaux.
They created this festival because they wanted an inclusive, authentic and hybrid event that looks like them and is far from surf clichés and closer to their own childhood experiences growing up in Biarritz.
The Queen is free.
It’s created by Biarrots and will take place at La Cote Des Basques beach on August 28th and 29th 2021.
The Queen is not a surf contest.
It’s some of the best female classic long boarders from all around Europe having fun on Aimée, Amaya and Margaux’s home spot.
The Queen is not a music festival.
It’s two days of live concerts with every kind of music to dance to. Between Dancehall-Electro-Punk, the girls just wanted to create something that felt like the good old times.
The Queen is not an art festival.
They’ve invited well-represented artists who are killing the game. But all the artists will be challenged to rethink their work and redraw La Cote’s landscape during the festival.
The Queen sparks discussion.
The festival will host three live podcasts:
Hypersexualisation in surf marketing
Gentrification in the Basque region
Is surf homophobic?
Four more episodes will be recorded later in the year.
The Queen is an association with the end goal of highlighting and discussing important social causes impacting the surf world as women.
SCHEDULE :
Mikey February, the talented Vans Surf team rider, lives a life driven by purpose and determination, both on and off his surfboard. His commitment and focus on the waves parallel the mindset he carries in his everyday life. This mindset has propelled him to become one of the world's most accomplished surfers, while still remaining the down-to-earth and approachable individual he has always been. As a hometown hero, Mikey, together with his wife, founded a non-profit organization, and he made history as the first Black African surfer to qualify for the WSL Championship Tour.
"Following the Fall Line" is a captivating portrait that delves into the remarkable journey of Bryce Young and the inspiring individuals who have shaped his path. Produced by needessentials and masterfully edited by Milo Inglis, this film beautifully showcases Bryce's extraordinary talents in surfing and skateboarding, while providing a profound insight into the influences that have shaped his unique creative approach to waves and terrain.
Introducing an extraordinary surf collection that draws its inspiration from the remarkable Lisa Andersen, a true icon of the early days of ROXY. This collection embodies the spirit of adventure and innovation, capturing the essence of Andersen's pioneering presence in the world of women's surfing.
Here we are on land with Surf Ghana in Busua Beach, Ghana, at the Vans Surf house, bringing some shape materials, setting up a shaping & repair room & meet the culture, the vibes & the local community. Shaping the first board here & shaping the future of the surf community.
Surf Ghana is a collective who’s supporting development of surfing & skateboarding in Ghana, Justice Kwofi is part of the collective as a surf teacher & surf mentor. He came in France with the goal to learn how to shape & repair boards and share this knowledge back in Ghana.
We were fortunate enough to have a sit-down session with the iconic surfer, Lisa Andersen, delving deep into the vast expanse of life's wisdom and experiences.
A true wave of emotion swept over the shores of El Salvador last night. At 23 years old, Vahine Fierro achieves her dream: a ticket to wear the French jersey at Teahupo'o in 2024.
Patagonia’s new film, Foam Dust – 25 Years of FCD, thumbs through the archives of FCD Surfboards. It looks back at the characters who embarked on an experimental journey in surfboard material and design—building boards that leave the least amount of environmental harm.
Shot over consecutive mornings during the long, recent run of North Coast autumn swell, In the Family of Things is Dave Rastovich in his element, doing his thing.