Santocha Surf Club — Capbreton
Founded in 1975, Santocha brings together 484 passionate members for surfing in Capbreton and bodyboarding. Youth competition team, state-certified instructors, coached training sessions and a vibrant club life all year round.
484
FFSurf members
50+
Competitors
1975
Year founded
4
Certified coaches
Explore
The full club
Competition, membership, performance, history... Discover every side of Santocha Surf Club.
Surf & Bodyboard Competition Team
Calendar, results and news from the competition section. Regional circuits and French championships FFSurf.
50+ riders Our Competitors
The riders representing Santocha at regional and national FFSurf championships, from Under-12s to Seniors.
Membership & Licences
Membership, FFSurf recreational or competition licences, and training programmes. Online registration via HelloAsso.
New High Performance Centre
Physical and mental preparation for competitors using the facilities of the city of Capbreton.
Since 1975 Club History
50 years of passion for surfing in Capbreton. From the founding in 1975 to the French championships, revisit the adventure.
Santocha Shop
Gift cards, 50th anniversary book, t-shirts... Find all the club merchandise in our online shop.
2025-2026 Season
Training Programmes
Every programme includes the FFSurf licence, federal insurance, access to club events and coaching by our state-certified instructors.
Formula 1
Weekly training
330EUR
/year
Period
April to mid-October
Frequency
1 session/week
Who
All ages
Level
Autonomous surfers
- FFSurf licence + federal insurance included
- Coaching by state-certified instructor
- Access to events and club life
Formula 2
Accelerated progression
580EUR
/year
Period
March to late November
Frequency
2 sessions/week
Who
Ages 12 and up
Level
Gold/Silver wave level
- FFSurf licence + federal insurance included
- Coaching by state-certified instructor
- Longer season for faster progression
Adult Formula
All-level adult coaching
300EUR
/year
Period
April to late November
Frequency
Coached sessions
Who
Adults only
Level
All levels
- FFSurf licence + federal insurance included
- Coaching tailored for adults
- Friendly, relaxed atmosphere
Competition Formula
Intensive competitor preparation
580EUR
/year
Period
February to December
Frequency
3 sessions/week
Who
Under-12s to Open
Programme
2 surf + 1 gym session
- FFSurf licence + federal insurance included
- Strength & conditioning at the Performance Centre
- Video analysis and FFSurf competition tracking
- Travel to regional and national competitions
Not ready for a programme yet?
Simple membership (30EUR) or membership + FFSurf licence (60EUR) lets you support the club, attend events and benefit from federal insurance -- no training commitment required.
Daily Life
Life at the club
Santocha is much more than surfing. It is a family of enthusiasts who share waves, trips and good times all year long.
Coached training
Up to 3 sessions per week led by our state-certified instructors. Surf and bodyboard, all levels.
Events & socials
Barbecues, award ceremonies, 50th anniversary party... The club is alive all year.
Trips & surf adventures
Nazare, Spain... We share waves together, at home and abroad.
FFSurf Competitions
Regional circuits and French championships. We support our riders at every event.
Family spirit
Kids, teens, adults: everyone comes together through a shared passion for surfing. Video analysis, travel, teamwork... here we grow together.
Why Santocha?
Community club
Non-profit association with a genuine club life, not a commercial surf school.
FFSurf licensed
Federal insurance and access to official competitions.
Competition team
50+ active competitors in surf and bodyboard, with dedicated coaching.
Silver Label club
Recognised by the FFSurf for the quality of coaching.
Nos Moniteurs
Une équipe de moniteurs diplômés d'État, passionnés et expérimentés
Johan Goumas
Moniteur
Formé au surf à La Réunion, compétiteur fédéral puis free surfeur, il obtient son diplôme en Bretagne où il travaille 2 ans en club et en école avant de rejoindre le Santocha. Depuis, il participe à l'apprentissage et à la formation des plus jeunes en loisir et en compétition.
Antoine Benetrix
Moniteur – Directeur sportif
Diplômé du BPJEPS Surf et formé depuis 2010 à Hossegor, Antoine est un ancien compétiteur espoir ayant participé aux épreuves Pro Junior et aux compétitions nationales. Directeur sportif du club, il encadre les jeunes surfeurs dans leur progression technique et leur préparation à la compétition, avec plus de 15 ans d'expérience.
Derek Crater
Moniteur – Coach bodyboard
Diplômé du BPJEPS depuis 2011, natif de Capbreton et passionné de bodyboard depuis l'âge de 13 ans. Après 2 saisons au Capbreton Surf Club, il crée sa propre école en 2013. Compétiteur depuis ses 14 ans, il a enchaîné les compétitions en France et à l'étranger sur le tour mondial et européen.
Rogerio Rondon
Moniteur
Diplômé depuis 2012, ancien surfeur professionnel brésilien. Vainqueur du Bisca Pro-Am 1990, il a parcouru le monde pendant 20 ans avant de rejoindre le Santocha en 2022.
Support
Support Santocha
Make a donation
Santocha is a non-profit association. Your donation helps us train young surfers in Capbreton, maintain equipment, organise competitions and keep the club alive since 1975.
66% tax deduction (French residents)
As a public-interest association, donations to Santocha qualify for a 66% tax reduction of the amount given, up to 20% of taxable income (for French tax residents). A 50EUR donation costs only 17EUR after the tax deduction. A tax receipt is issued automatically.
Secure payment -- Automatic tax receipt
Frequently asked questions about the surf club
What is Santocha Surf Club?
Santocha is the only community surf club in Capbreton, affiliated with the French Surfing Federation (FFSurf) since 1975. With 484 licensed members, it offers coached training sessions (surf and bodyboard), a competition team, and a genuine club life all year round.
How many members does the club have?
Santocha has 484 FFSurf-licensed members, including over 50 active competitors in surfing and bodyboarding. It is one of the largest surf clubs in the Landes region.
Do I need to be a good surfer to join the club?
Not at all! The club welcomes all levels, from complete beginners to experienced competitors. A recreational licence lets you enjoy the club life without any competition commitment.
What are the benefits of being a Santocha member?
Your FFSurf licence gives you access to coached training, competitions, surf insurance, club events, and preferential rates on equipment hire.
Is the club open all year?
Yes, Santocha operates year-round. Competition training runs regularly and events punctuate the season. Training programmes are active from February to December depending on the formula chosen.
What training programmes are available?
Santocha offers 4 programmes: Formula 1 (330EUR, 1 session/week from April to mid-October, all ages), Formula 2 (580EUR, 2 sessions/week from March to late November, 12+ with Gold/Silver wave level), Adult Formula (300EUR, April to late November, all levels) and Competition Formula (580EUR, 3 sessions/week from February to December, physical prep and video analysis). Each formula includes the FFSurf licence and federal insurance.