Surfer racing green wave in France. Surfing is the most popular beach sport.

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France's waves are both warmer and more powerful than the Uk and boast a number of top competitions that attract many surfers such as Mike Raven seen here perfecting surfing tight to a fast and glassy wave

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Size: 6453px × 4287px
Location: Hossegor, France
Photo credit: © phil holden / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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