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MARC PARÉ: ON A ROLL!

In the high stakes event on the WWT / PWA World tour, few rivalries are as electric right now as Marc Paré versus reigning world champion Marcilio Browne. After back-to-back second-place finishes in pumping waves of Chile, then at Ho’okipa in Maui; Marc has firmly cemented his place as a top contender on the world stage.

We caught up with the Spanish ripper to unpack what went down in those nail-biting finals, how he’s dialling in his gear, and what it will take to edge out Brawzinho in the battles to come. From that epic final in Topocalma to springtime swells and screaming winds in Maui, Marc shares what’s fuelling his fire and what’s next on the horizon.

Photos: Fish Bowl Diaries.

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Chile

How intense was the competition this year in Chile?

MP: “The level was insanely high this year in Chile and anyone could win or at any moment. It made it super exciting but nerve racking at the same time, specially the first few heats. The head judge made the call of making short heats so we could finish in time, so it was a lot more intense than normal, as sets were not as consistent.”

What equipment were you riding?

MP: “I rode mainly Simmer 5.0m and 5.3m in Matanzas combined with a new 93L proto concept that we called “Flyby” and a 90L Flywave. For the Final in Topocalma I dropped down to 4.5m and an 84L version of that 93L Flyby.”

When the event got moved to Topocalma did you feel that suited you?

I’ve sailed a fair bit in Topocalma and I absolutely love those kind of conditions, so yes, I felt in a way I felt it suited me!

How did it feel in the final when you nailed that amazing wave…?

MP “Honestly, I was just enjoying the sailing a lot overall, so I was just super stoked to be out on the water with some of the best guys in the world!”

Did you think you had the win after that or are you always wary of the likes of Marcilio etc?

MP: “I knew I was first, because I went in for a gear change and they told me I was leading the heat. I couldn’t relax with those rippers in the final though. After the gear change. I saw Braw’ getting that one wave with the goiter and I kind of knew he might have got a good score on that one.”

How long did you stay in Chile and where were you staying?

MP “I went there a month and a half before the event, stayed there for 10 days and then went to Puerto Rico for the 4 star event. I went back after and was there, two weeks before the event, when everyone showed up. I stayed at my friend’s Richard and Vicente’s house (which has the craziest views!).”

Were any of the crew from Simmer out in Chile too?

MP: “Yes! Peter Anjou, our Creative Director came over to bring some gear for me and document the build up and the event, which was awesome! It was really nice to have him on the beach giving support!”

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Maui

 

How did you get to Maui from Chile with all the equipment…what is all the gear you have with you? 

MP: “I took a flight from Santiago de Chile and had a layover in Atlanta. Check-in was pretty expensive (700$) and luckily I had given some of my gear to Peter to take back to Europe. I took four boards and sails from 4.2m to 5.3m and a backup 5.0m.”

Where are you staying in Maui?

MP: “I’m staying at my friend Adam Lewis’s house over on Maui! It’s pretty cool actually, because we came together with Adam before the Covid breakout in 2020 and he met his wife then and he just stayed and built a very nice life over here since. I’m very proud and happy for him! He’s a very good friend.”

How was that first day of the MFC ProAm with the strong winds and building swell?

MP: “It was awesome! It’s very nice to have an event at Ho’okipa in Spring as wind tends to be stronger and the swell is still around. We got this very fun swell from logo to mast high sets and wind for 4.2m – 4.5m sails. The jumping part was hard as the wind was really offshore, but it was a blast to compete here with such fun conditions.”

Was it crazy conditions or was it manageable?

MP: “On the right gear it was manageable, but it was still really hard work and difficult to choose right sail size and board!”

What gear did you use?

MP: “I used 4.2m and 4.5m Blacktip (prototypes) and 84L and 88L Flyby concept boards.”

How does it feel to take two seconds at the last two events?

MP: “It feels amazing! In Chile was a bit of a bitter-sweet feeling after missing out on 1st. But here on Maui, with so many locals and legends and being Braw’s home turf, it was really special, as it meant I had to beat guys like Morgan and Bernd to make it in that final. On top of that it feels really good after putting all this work over the years here at Ho’okipa to finally get a top result!”

What is it going to take to beat Marcilio Browne…he also seems to be on a roll?

MP: “Braw is sailing amazing and we all know how good he is everywhere and this is what I look up to and admire from him. I think with contests it’s a matter of doing the work pre-contest and then having a bit of that luck going your way in the heat! But definitely on the factors I can control on my end, I will keep on putting the work to try and come up on top!”

What are you plans for the next few months?

MP: “I’m going to focus on product development with Simmer and looking ahead to the Canaries events to prepare for that and be as dialled in as possible!”