CEDRIC BORDES
THE LOWDOWN
I was born in Marseille, France, and started windsurfing at the age of 13 years old. Before this age, I was playing soccer. I never thought that I could be a professional windsurfer one day but when I was at university I got a deal with Tabou (2005) to compete at slalom events + doing their R&D for their whole line and a bit later I joined Gaastra (2007).
I took my chance and pushed everyday day since. It was a blast and since then I have been on tour. Thanks to my 2 original sponsors I have been able to train and go to the best location in the world. I learned a lot about how a windsurf company is working and what is really important or not at the end of the day.
I was doing French importation for 10 years and I have now a family with 2 kids and a rental house business that I built with my wife (www.lesmaisonsb.fr ). I want now to have a bit less responsibility than before and be able to focus more on my own sailing and racing.
With Severne giving me the opportunity to strive towards a common goal, I am super happy to sail next to Matteo and the whole team who are pushing together the gear and the sport. It is a really exciting day to work on all board and sail racing programs for the brands and have finally also time for a great waves session.
See you on the water, Cedric
RESULTS
2023: 7th PWA SLALOM Japan. 5th Defi Wind St-Tropez
2019: 5th PWA Slalom Fuerteventura
2018: 6th PWA Slalom Korea + 7th PWA Slalom Portugal
2017: 6th PWA Slalom Fuerteventura
2016: 6th PWA Slalom Fuerteventura 2015 5th PWA Slalom Overall
2015: 2nd PWA Slalom Sylt
2014: 6th PWA Slalom in New Caledonia
PWA Slalom Overall Top 12: 2014/2016/2017/2018
GEAR CHOICE
MACH 7
HYPER 7
HYDRO
GALLERY
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