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Ben Neumann: Being blind is seeing with your imagination
DATE:
Thursday, October 24, 4pm to 5pm
PLACE:
Pitch Space
description
Ben Neumann, 19, is a German adaptive surfer who competes internationally despite going blind at the age of six. He started surfing at the age of 13 on a Citywave (artificial wave), then on a famous river wave, learning step by step how to maneuver waves without being able to see them.
In 2021, he crossed over to the ocean, became a member of the German national para surf team and won the bronze medal at the ISA para surf world championships in California.
True to his motto “no limits”, he tries to show that the possibilities are endless, not only on the waves of the ocean, but also on the waves of our lives, as long as we focus on abilities rather than handicaps.
Johnny Cabianca:
3x World Shape Champion
DATE:
Friday, October 25 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm
PLACE:
description
Hailing from the iconic town of Maresias, near São Paolo, Johnny Cabianca began shaping surfboards professionally in 1981, and hasn’t stopped since.
A background in industrial design and an encyclopedic knowledge of surfboard shaping, materials and technology are what set Cabianca’s boards apart.
Ramzi Boukhiam: the Moroccan pioneer of international surfing
DATE:
Saturday, October 26th, 11am to 12pm
PLACE:
FRMS Space
description
Ramzi Boukhiam, born in Agadir, is one of the greatest ambassadors of Moroccan surfing. Known for his fluid, powerful style, he has shone on the international scene, competing against the world’s best surfers.
The first Moroccan to qualify for the Olympic Games, he put in a fine performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, reinforcing his place among the world’s elite.
Ramzi embodies the future of African surfing and continues to push his limits while inspiring younger generations to follow their dreams, from local spots to international competitions. A model of perseverance and passion for the ocean.
Othmane Choufani: The big wave rider
DATE:
Saturday, October 26th, 1:30pm to 2:30pm
PLACE:
FRMS Space
description
Othmane Choufani is a Moroccan professional surfer renowned for his performances in extreme surfing. A native of Agadir, he has made a name for himself on the international scene by taming the world’s most dangerous waves. Othmane is an ambassador for Moroccan surfing and a role model for the country’s young surfers.
Vasco Ribeiro : 5x champion of the Liga MEO Surf
DATE:
Saturday, October 26th, 3pm to 4pm
PLACE:
FRMS Space
description
Vasco Ribeiro, one of the emblematic figures of Portuguese surfing, began competing at the age of 9. He quickly amassed a string of titles, becoming Portuguese, European and ASP Junior World Champion.
A regular on WSL circuits at the highest level, this athlete, whose career is currently on hiatus, honors us a second time with his presence at Taghazout Surf Expo.
SURF SHOW
Our guest surfers will be demonstrating their skills at Anchor Point, to the delight of young and old alike!
DATE:
Saturday, October 26, 4pm to 6pm
Guest Surfers:
Ramzi Boukhiam, Othmane Choufani & Vasco Ribeiro
DATE:
Sunday, October 27, 3pm to 5pm
Guest Surfers:
Ben Neumann
