French sports legends try out surfing after authorities install anti shark nets on popular beaches

Boucan Canot - resumption of water sports - © Laurent Forestier

JOIN JOHANNE DEFAY AND RENAUD LAVILENNIE TO SURF AT REUNION’S BEACHES
(Posted 14th December 2015)

With the laying of anti-shark nets in Boucan Canot yesterday, Friday 11th December, it is again possible to enjoy water activities safely on this beach of the west coast of the island of Reunion. Already the next day did French sporting legends Renaud Lavillenie and Johanne Defay jump into the water to enjoy the Indian Ocean and surf the waves. Saturday, December 12th was the beach Boucan Canot officially reopened after being secured with anti shark nets the day before. Now this popular beach is once again the joy of surfers, bodyboarders, swimmers and other lovers of the sea’s. The champions were invited to inaugurate the reopened site. Tourism ambassador of the island of Reunion and Olympic champion in the pole vault Renaud Lavillenie, with his teammates in the French team and the surf champion Johanne Defay who recently returned from the Maui Pro, held in Hawaii, took advantage of the opportunity to enjoy the Indian Ocean waters which are now secure. Enjoy the images of their session.

Renaud Lavillenie

Renaud Lavillenie

Resumption of water activities Boucan Canot

Boucan Canot of the waves for large and small - © Laurent Forestier