Ana MORAU

DOB: 3rd of October 1994
NATIONALITY: French
HOME TOWN: Hendaye – France
FAVORITE WAVE: La digue (Hendaye), Lafitenia
Ana’s love for surfing started in front of the waves of Hendaye (France). After only 4 years of surfing, the talentuous girl already got promising results and entered the Billabong team in 2007, Wether at school or in the water, her results show how rigourous, invested and persevering Ana is. She trains very hard at pole France and took part in the ISA world championships with the french team last year. For sure Ana will bring a lot of titles to the Billabong team !


5 minutes with Ana:
When did you start surfing ? I started surfing at Hendaye Bidasoa Surf Club with Yvon Martinez when I was 8 years old. I grew up just in front of Hendaye’s beach and I spent all day in the water !
Favorite spot ? La digue (hendaye), Lafitenia, Gros (St Sébastien-Espagne)
Favorite music ? Reggae, Rock, Jack Johnson
Any hobby when you’re not surfing ?Music, I play violoncello, friends
What’s the best thing about surfing ? Surfing with friends, try new tricks.
Favorite surfer ? Andy irons and Stephanie Gilmore
A word that describes you ?Persevering
Any specific training ?I train everyday at school (Ana just entered the French Pôle Espoir) and on the week ends as much as possible.
Favorite trick ? Roller
What inspires you ?Girls with a fast and radical surf
Best surftrip ?I did not travel that much yet, I’ve just been to Biscaye for contests and to Marocco last winter.
Favorite meal ?Strawberries !!
What’s the weirdest thing that happened to you ? Last winter, I surfed with a seal in Hendaye !
What would you like to be in a second life ? A wave ...
Your motto ?Peace

Competitions highlights
2010 :
Basque country Champion
20th ISA World Junior Championships
11th ASP junior in europe
1st French federal ranking under 16
4th French federal ranking under 18
5th French Cup Bidart
5th French cup Cap Ferret
1st Gromsearch St sÈbastien
1st Gromsearch France
3rd Gromsearch Europe
1st Billabong solo chicas -16 years old

2009 :
11th ASP european junior women
3rd -18 Aquitaine championships  
3rd -18 Cote Basque Championships
4th Open Cote Basque Championships
2nd -16 Maider Arosteguy
4th Open Maider Arosteguy
3rd -16 Grom search