LESS IS MORE MOVIE

WHO IS THE SURF ISLAND FAMILY?

Charlotte, Benjamin, Jules and Valentin are a family of surfers from the west coast of France. Benjamin discovered surfing in the middle of high school, at around 15-16, and Charlotte, from a family of sailors and windsurfers, at around 9-10. Both teachers on the Ile de Ré, they decided to arrange their schedules so as to work half the year and travel the coast discovering new cultures and surf spots the other half. Accompanied by their two children, Jules 13 and Valentin 10, they share their atypical and inspiring lifestyle with us.

THEIR LIFESTYLE

Both part-time teachers, Charlotte and Benjamin set themselves the challenge of balancing their two half-teacher salaries over the course of an entire year, so as to be able to offer their children the lifestyle of their dreams.

From September to February, they live on the island of Ré, where Charlotte is originally from. Between classes, they take advantage of the autumn and winter swells to go surfing with their two sons. The rest of the time, they criss-cross the globe in search of isolated waves and new encounters.

To achieve this, they had to learn to consume less and better.

Through this lifestyle, they want to show their children that with fewer but better things, the balance is largely positive.

PROJECT PARTNERS

To support them in this life project, the Surf Island Family has chosen to surround itself with partners in tune with their values and lifestyle. For example, CROSSCALL took part in the project alongside other French brands such as EQ-Love and Picture Organic Clothing.

Equipped with their TREKKER-X4s, the little family can share their daily adventures on land and in the water.