Interview with Hugo, kitesurfing enthusiast

My name is Hugo, I’m 26! I’m originally from Reims, but I’ve always wanted to live by the sea! I lived for a while in La Rochelle and now I’m in the Caen area. I’m passionate about water sports, having worked as a sailing instructor, and I’m currently kitesurfing and wingfoiling.

I started several years ago, with old equipment that allowed me to discover the basics. Although the equipment wasn’t really suitable, I immediately got hooked on the sensation of gliding and controlling the wind. That’s when I knew I wanted to go further. Little by little, I invested in more modern equipment, and my progress was meteoric.

Kitesurfing is a water sport in which you glide over the water, pulled by a kite specially designed to harness the force of the wind. Basically, I use the force of the wind captured by the kite to move forward. Using the tiller, I adjust the power and steer the kite into the “wind window”. By positioning the kite correctly, I can accelerate, jump, or even ride the waves. Balance and coordination are essential to manage traction and stay on the move.
Kitesurfing is much more than a sport for me, it’s a real passion, a kind of fusion between wind, water and adrenalin. It’s a sport that allows me to feel free, in the middle of nature, while pushing my limits with every session.

My best memory? Without a doubt, a magical sunrise with friends. We were all there on the water, in perfect conditions, and it was a crazy session, full of laughter, feats and suspended moments. It’s moments like that that make kitesurfing so worthwhile.

I dream of an epic crossing to the Chausey Islands. It would be a great technical and physical challenge, but I’m determined to make it happen. It’s one of my most exciting future projects in this discipline!

In addition to kitesurfing, I run to work on my cardio and play padel with friends!