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Yann
Quilfen

Passionate about windsurfing just like his idol Robby Naish, Yann books a one-way ticket to Hawaii and the mythical Ho’okipa Beach at the age of 19. A few years later, he crosses paths with Robby, who offers him a professional contract. For 10 years, Yann makes a living from his passion and participates in the world circuit.

Suffering from back pain, he discovers acupuncture, and everything clicks. The Breton ends his windsurfing career and returns to France with a degree in Oriental medicine from the University of San Diego to open his own practice. Now a proud team member of F-ONE and MANERA, Yann has however never totally given up on watersports and is hooked on SUP and foiling.

STAY DARING.

Nationality FRENCH Age 1974

HOMESPOT
La Torche, Brittany, France

FAVORITE MOVE
Endlessly glide on my foil during a downwind.

DREAM WAVE
A nice session with my friends.

3 REASONS TO GO SURFING
To feel at peace, to be in nature, and to share good moments with the buddies.

BIGGEST INSPIRATION
Passionate and compassionate people.

FAVORITE MEAL
Fruits.

“Share good moments with the buddies”

Yann Interview

Can you tell us a bit more about your passion for Surfing?

Foiling has been a new way to change my not-so-great sessions into amazing ones. The ability to go very fast in small waves allows me to maximize the waves on the spots near me.