From the writings of Jack London, to the Olympic rings, to the sound of the Beach Boys, surfing culture is rich in color and nuance. From island to island, from wave to wave, surfing plunges us into an enchanting universe on the border between land and sea... But behind the postcard images, behind the white sand beaches and crystal clear waters, the practice requires rigor, dedication and commitment to find your balance on the wave. Johanne Defay, lulled by the coming and going of the waves, dived into this iodized world from a young age, but the road was long and sometimes full of pitfalls to reach the world elite. Today, at the top of the table, the surfer from Reunion Island continues her ascent with a new and unusual objective for a surfer: the Olympic Games.
