Huge performance by kiwi Sarah Mason, claiming the SWATCH GIRLS PRO France Junior Crown . Displaying precise surfing and power surfing, the young surfer from New-Zealand won a closely-fought final against Australian Dimity Stoyle. It was a big victory for the 16-year-old surfer to be look at in up coming events.

“It is amazing. I am so happy and it is one of my best results for sure. It was tricky to try and pick the good ones but I picked a couple so it was great. All the girls are definitely ripping so you have to step up the level to get through your heats so I am stoked with the win. It has been super fun and I have enjoyed the entire event so to win is just amazing.”

Dimity Stoyle was unable to bridge the gap over her opponent in the final finishing seconds despite holding priority several times in the later stages of the encounter. The Swatch Girls Pro Junior France has proved the perfect training ground for Stoyle to continue with her excellent results already obtained this season on the ASP Australasia Pro Junior series where she is currently ranked nº2.

“I am still happy with second and I really wanted to win here but I tried my best. This is the best event I have been in so far, it is really good, the set up, the waves and everyone loves it. I can’t believe how good the French crowd are. They love surfing and they love us all so I am definitely going to come back.”

France's Maud Le Car, who made it to the quarter finals of the 2-star SWATCH GIRLS PRO France Junior event took the best result of the European contingent and takes the lead in the overall European ratings. This strong result greatly improves her chances to qualify for the ASP World Junior Championships.

Photos credit : Johann Mouchel / Raphael Lereverend for Freaksurf Mag