“I remember catching myself wishing one day to participate to the Vans  Duct Tape. To me one of the most prestigious longboard contests, created by Joel Tudor. A few years later I received my invite to the DT in Cape Town, South Africa. I was so stoked but also not feeling super legitimate to be part of the 16 talented female riders. I was very excited to meet everyone and experience the invitational without an expectations, only to have some fun and meet the community. 

As soon as we got off the plane there we partied! Such a fun vibe to be with everyone celebrating together! We had such a nice crew taking care of us. I wasn’t in the best shape I remember starting summer in France quite early and strong. I wasn’t surfing much during the winter back in France either.

I remember the first heat. Everyone was ripping. All these girls I looked up to were there. It was so unexpected but I WON on my first invitational!! Couldn’t believe it.”

Thomas Lodin came with Wasted Talent to document the DT, I got a few really cool shots ! I know Thomas from Biarritz, he’s a very talented photographer and we’ve worked together on some other projects too.