GRANDE PLAGE, Lacanau – France (Friday, June 28, 2013) – One of the longest standing events on the ASP tour, the traditional Soöruz Lacanau Pro will return this summer to the iconic Grande Plage of Lacanau. As usual, Europe’s best under-20 surfers will start the action from August 9-12 before the WCT hopefuls put on their show from August 13-18.
Last year’s edition saw mind blowing performances go down in classic tubing beachbreak conditions and expectations will be high again from both the spectators and surfers come August. France’s large summer crowds prepare to once again enjoy a 10-day surf and music festival in the touristic Lacanau area.
The ASP 5-Star Men’s Soöruz Lacanau Pro is a favorite amongst traveling international athletes and will play host to some dramatic exchanges in the hunt for the coveted $20,000 Winners check and 2,000 ranking points on offer again this year.
Rob Gunning, ASP Europe’s tour manager, welcomes the confirmation of the event as a great news for all surfers across the old continent.
“The confirmation of the Soöruz Lacanau Pro adds yet another important Star event to the ASP Europe men’s tour,” Gunning stated. “The longest running event in Europe has seen many of the current world’s best surfers in action at the Soöruz Lacanau Pro, namely Gabriel Medina, Kolohe Andino and Felipe Toledo amongst others. The Airwalk Pro Junior will also be a huge event where traditionally we have seen an excellent mix of international and European surfers.”
The 2013 Soöruz Lacanau Pro main event is scheduled from August 13-18, 2013 preceded by the Pro Junior from August 9-12, 2013 at Grande Plage, Lacanau – France. For all results, photos, video highlights, press releases and LIVE webcast, log on to aspeurope.com.
