AELAN VAAST

Aelan, 20, was born and raised on the island of Tahiti in the Pacific. She was raised with her brothers by the lagoon near Teahupo'o and surfing came naturally.

She performs in both the turquoise barrels and the Europeans waves. French champion 2024, 2nd WSL European junior 2023, 7th Van’s Pipe Master 2023 Aelan is one of the hopes of French surfing.

 While fully entering the world of competition with the focus on the Olympic Games in 2028, She is simultaneously continuing her studies in sports management.This balance between high-level sports and academic development allows her to build strong skills in both management and athletic performance. 

Career Highlights: 

2024 - OPEN French champion 

2023 - 2nd Junior Européen region (WSL)

2022 - 1st Place Pro Junior Ferrol (WSL)

2022 - 1st Place Pro Junior Azores (WSL)