Our Sea Mates
We are proud to move forward alongside them : athletes, associations, amateurs, groups, champions and future champions alike. What unites us all is a shared passion for the ocean and everything it brings.
Because they inspire us every day and push us to go beyond our limits, the entire Mellow Sea team is proud to support those who share our values.
By building long-term relationships, the role of our Sea Mates, in full transparency, is to advise us on the technical aspects and design of our products by testing them through daily use. Our ambassadors also help promote our approach, our brand, and our mission: to make the ocean and its benefits accessible to everyone.
We move forward and grow together with the goal of continuously improving the quality of our product experience.
Margaux Fabre, known as Marg’, is a 32-year-old champion in surf and pool lifesaving, and a World Games gold medallist. Passionate about the ocean, she finds balance and freedom in the water. A volunteer firefighter and avid traveller, she supports Mellow Sea for its values. Her motto: believing in yourself is already half the victory!
Pilou Ducalme, 60, is a pioneer and legend of big wave surfing in the Basque Country, where he has built strong ties with the local community. A passionate surfer since 1977, Pilou has taken part in several prestigious competitions such as La Vaca Gigante and La Nord Challenge. A gardener by trade, he finds in the ocean an endless source of energy and well-being, even when the conditions are far from perfect. Inspired by legends like Brock Little, he embodies a vision of surfing where patience, physical fitness, and respect for others matter more than the number of waves ridden.
Julen Marticorena, nicknamed Yuyu, is a 25-year-old French athlete specialising in surf lifesaving, surfing, bodysurfing and long-distance prone paddling. He is a multiple-time French and world champion, with seven world titles to his name. Inspired by Kai Lenny and Laird Hamilton, Julen turns to the ocean for either calm or euphoria. When he’s not in the water, you’ll find him climbing, cycling or hiking. His advice: “No dream is too big for someone who’s determined.”
Victor Perez Pinaud, also known as Vico, is a 25-year-old board sports enthusiast. After discovering skateboarding, he explored various board disciplines before fully committing to surfing in 2019. As a freelance photographer and videographer, he sees video as a powerful way to convey emotion, and photography as a way to capture lasting memories. The ocean plays a central role in his life, bringing him calm and well-being. He draws inspiration from talented photographers like Kane Brown and Morgan Maassen. When he’s not in the water, he works as a creative professional.
Two-time world champion in surf lifesaving, and 8,000 km crossed using only her arms across the Pacific over three months... Emmanuelle Bescheron is a high-level athlete, entrepreneur, and active member of an organisation that brings hope to sick children through sport. She embodies the values of Mellow Sea, and for that reason, we are proud to support her every day.
Amandine is a young woman full of ambition and determination. Originally a basketball player, she turned to aqua walking as a way to complement her training with strength work, cardio and breath control. She later devoted herself fully to aqua walking and became actively involved in adaptive sports.
Amandine won the French Senior Champion title in 2016. Again in 2018 at Sables d'Olonne, and one third time in 2019 in Barcares
At 28, Luo practises swimming, surf lifesaving, stand-up paddle, bodyboarding, bodysurfing, climbing and skiing. He discovered lifesaving at the age of 22, with the goal of becoming a professional lifeguard in Biarritz, a role he has held for the past six years. A demanding and physical sport, surf lifesaving also requires strong mental resilience.
He is also a coach at the Bidart surf lifesaving club. “The ocean has always been my element. It grounds me and gives me structure. If I’m not in the water and don’t get that gliding sensation every day or at least regularly, I quickly feel off balance — like I have too much energy and nowhere to put it.”
Luo shares Mellow Sea's values, which are to give everyone - of all ages and shapes - the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of the sea.
Motivation tip: "Enjoying your sport is the key to long-term progress.
European para surf champion stand 2 in 2019, 6th place at the World Parasurfing Championship in California in 2020, 2nd at the French Championship stand 2 in 2021, and 1st at the 2023 French Parasurf Open in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie; Laura Domingues has already earned an impressive list of titles at just 27 years old. She began parasurfing in 2013 through a rehabilitation centre. For her, the ocean brings calm and well-being, both physically and mentally. The buoyancy of the water allows her to move more easily. Surfing and the sea are her escape, her therapy, and her passion.
Her advice for staying motivated? “Nothing is impossible, you just have to go for it. Dare to try, dare to explore, and most of all, enjoy yourself through sport!”
Gauthier Philaire Got, 33, is a water sports enthusiast based in Hossegor. He began surf lifesaving at the age of 11 and now has 22 years of experience, with a five-year break during his studies.
French Junior Champion in 2008 and a member of the French Junior Team in 2009, he reached the European top 5. Gauthier practises a wide range of disciplines, from surfing to swimrun, including swimming, bodysurfing, stand-up paddle and more, adapting to the many conditions the ocean has to offer.
He now dedicates himself to a daily and recreational practice, adapting to the moods of the ocean. Outside of the water, Gauthier works as an osteopath in Hossegor.
His motivational advice? " The purpose of life is not the hope of becoming perfect, but the will to always be better ".
Maël Tissier, 27, is a versatile athlete with a passion for surf lifesaving. He practises a variety of water sports including kayaking, swimming, surfing, and more.
With nearly 20 years of experience, he has built an impressive list of achievements, including podium finishes at the World and European Championships, along with 12 French Championship titles.
Mael finds the ocean a unique playground, where he is constantly developing his skills and adaptability.
Motivational advice from Mael: "Never put off until tomorrow what can be done today.
Marine Zanardi, nicknamed “The Z”, is a passionate surf lifesaving athlete. At 25, she has been practising various water sports since childhood and has 12 years of experience in surf lifesaving. She has earned several titles, including French Champion.
The ocean is her source of physical and mental balance. Outside of her sporting activities, she trains intensively, works in mental coaching, and draws inspiration from figures like Laury Thilleman and Manue Bescheron. She is also involved with us as a Sea Mate, helping to connect the benefits of the ocean with personal development.
Her advice: live your passion to the full and make the most of every day.
Hélène Nonnet, 25, is passionate about the ocean and water sports. She practises surfing, open water swimming, swimrun, and running.
Formerly a lifeguard, she is now an ocean coach. The ocean gives her a deep connection to nature and a strong sense of freedom.
She draws inspiration from both her mentors and her clients. Outside the water, she enjoys trail running, yoga, and holds a special appreciation for the Mellow Sea brand for its commitment to making ocean activities accessible to everyone.
Her motivational advice: train with the same passion you put into chasing your dreams.
Thaïs Delrieux, aka Poupouce, is a 22-year-old athlete passionate about water sports such as surf lifesaving, ocean racing, swimming, prone paddling, and surfing.
Vice European Champion in Ocean Racing 2024, she also won the Red Bull Ocean Rescue 2024 and has claimed multiple French Championship titles.
The ocean brings her well-being and joy. When she’s not in the water, she enjoys resting, walking in the mountains or by the sea, and spending time with her loved ones.
She supports the Mellow Sea brand for its commitment to athletes and particularly loves their Chest Zip wetsuit. Her motivational advice: stay focused and don’t let yourself get distracted.
Lea Kötter, 20, practises surf lifesaving, which includes strength training, running, swimming and paddling.
She has been training since 2015 and intensively since 2019. European Champion with the German national team in 2023, she finds peace and happiness in the ocean.
Outside the water, she enjoys running, strength training, and spending time with her loved ones. She supports Mellow Sea for its environmental commitment and appreciates their products. Her motivational advice: set clear goals and surround yourself with people who share your passion.
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