A conversation with Didier Piter, who spearheaded French and European surfing in the 90s, and his son Sam, who slips into his father's drifts as his coach.
Both share the same passion for surfing. Both are European champions. And both impose rigor, discipline and precise programs on themselves to achieve their next goals together.
How do you structure a family around such an ambitious sporting project? How do you reconcile studying and progress? How do you balance father-son and coach-athlete relationships? How do they see this relationship evolving? These are just some of the points raised in this discussion held at their home, around their boards, their trophies and their memories of a life resolutely turned towards the waves.
ABOUT BLOODLINES SERIES
Bloodlines Series is a new format of surf discussions produced by Impact Zone Surf Podcast and supported by Billabong. It digs into the special relation between parents and kids from surfing families.
Recorded in Hossegor in September 2024.
Hosts: Rémi Chaussemiche & Romain Ferrand
Sound recording & production: Fred De Bailliencourt
Video: Gabriel Blouin
Post-production and video editing: Fred De Bailliencourt
Intro & outro music: Satellite Of Love - Whatever You Say
Listen to the Impact Zone Surf Podcast on the main audio streaming platforms.
