Nothing says Paris like the beaches of Teahupo’o. The Daily Beast’s Craig Copetas tells François Picard why organizers picked Tahiti over Biarritz in southwest France for the surf competition. Also, three cheers for the 45-thousand volunteers providing guidance and good cheer to spectators and athletes alike.
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