Filmed by his friend from 5 Elements Production Julien Christe, 39 years old and assisted by two of their friends, Léonard Berner, 33 years old, passionate about board sports, surfed the wave of CGN boats, " Le Vevey "and" Le Montreux ".
Armed with his Indiana 120 foil board, 1100P foil and without any mechanical traction, Léonard Berner achieved a great feat by starting "pumping", according to the jargon, from the port of Lutry to join the wave of the boat. Or when Swiss innovation - these boards being developed and manufactured by Indiana Paddle & Surf - meets the tradition of "belle époque" boats. Breathtaking images.
The practice of foiling is in full expansion, a boon for lovers of board sports. We often know foil kite surfs, foil windsurf boards or even, newly arrived on Lake Geneva, the TF35 (large foil catamaran). Whatever the medium, the concept remains the same: a foil - a kind of airplane wing - which once immersed in the water, allows you to fly under the pressure of the latter, the movement gives it the necessary speed to moving forward.
"Foiling on the lake is in its infancy. There are more and more small communities that are being created and who share this passion with the aim of developing this practice. Before, to surf you had to go to the ocean. From now on, the Swiss lakes will also have their surfers ", explains Léonard Berner. "It stings the thighs, but there is no need for mechanical traction. An ecological practice!", Adds the enthusiast of skiing and teacher at the Gymnase de Chamblandes.
Surf lovers will now be able to have fun surfing Lake Geneva, which is known for its calm waters. Brice de Nice had better watch out!
