19th edition
October 4 and 5, 2025
Familial atmosphere & competitions
An event by Rochefort Océan
Created in 2006 by the Rochefort Region Urban Community, now known as the Rochefort Océan Urban Community, the Fort Boyard Challenge is a unique sporting event that brings together amateur and professional athletes for one challenge: to circle the legendary Fort Boyard by windsurf or windfoil, stand-up paddle, and Polynesian outrigger canoe (VA’A).
Many activities are offered around the main competition site so that everyone has a pleasant time.
For a weekend, a number of associations in the town of Fouras come together to provide the best possible welcome to participants, culminating in a friendly evening in the form of a Saturday evening aperitif-concert, held together (runners, support staff, organizers) under the tivoli set up for the occasion on the seafront promenade.
Previous editions
Since its first edition in 2006, the Fort Boyard Challenge, FBC for short, has found its place in the world of board sports thanks to an original concept that brings together amateurs, experienced practitioners and professionals, in accessible and friendly sporting competitions.
In addition to the initial windsurfing, SUP (Stand Up Paddle) was added in 2010 and the Polynesian outrigger canoes va'a in 2012 to make it the most important multi-nautical water sports event in France.
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