Up On Foil

We haven't seen each other in almost 20 years but we followed each other on the socials - on this show, we talked about his life, his foiling school, his world record attempts and his charity events.

Thanks Yo for taking your time and sharing the stoke!

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Chapters

00:00 Introductio...

It is always great to talk to Gwen - he's such an inspiration!

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Thanks @pfederi for that intro music In this episode,

Summary

Matt and Gwen discuss the evolution of foil sports, particularly focusing on paddle racing in Hawaii and the Parawing. Gwen shares his experiences from recent races in Hawaii, including the challenge...

If you want an example, how dock starters (pumpfoilers) are, Patrick Federi is the perfect one.

He struggled with the dock start, but kept on going.

He wanted to not miss the boat wakes, so he made an app with a reminder.

He wanted music for his videos, so he made 3 albums with AI.

He helps newbies on the dock whenever he can.

He is such a champ! He explains everything he does. It is kind of a "how to make an app" and "how to make ...

Wherever something with Foiling or SUPing is happening, Mike and his little mike is there! We talked about his magazine, his journey to Hawaii and the three Downwind Races that happened in Hawaii (The M2M (Maliko to Kahului Harbor), the M20 (Maliko to Kanaha), and the Paddle Imua race).

Thanks Mike for your time and your honest answers..!

Hope to see you on the water some time!

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If you like ...

If you're up for 2hours of chat about foiling and podcasting, you're in for a treat! It was so great to talk to Freddie and Liam, the hosts of the Generic Foiling Podcast. On their Website it says: Welcome to the World’s #1 foiling podcast. - and they're probably right... So it was an honour to have them on Both work in the watersport industry and have probably the greatest foiling podcast out there.

If you haven't listened to an e...

Gav has been on my feed for a while now and I've learned so much from him. So I'm even more thankful that he took his time once his kids were in bed to talk to me about his Youtube channel, his job, what makes a good Parawing and his current downwinding projects.

Thanks so much ⁨@gavhydro⁩ for coming on the show!

For this episode, I'm not going to ask you to support our show on our patreon but Gav's cause: schf.org.au/sydney-sick...

You know her from her phenomenal Insta-Reels "What your foil brand says about you". But who is this young woman who got to the olympics in 2024 in kite foiling?

In this episode of Up on Foil, Daniela Moroz, a prominent kiteboarder and Olympian, shares her journey from growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area to becoming a six-time world champion and competing in the Olympics. She discusses the evolution of kiting and foiling, the ch...

Thanks to the Surf Side Shop for hosting us

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Summary

In this episode Katrin Kolo shares her journey from being a dancer and choreographer to becoming a passionate pump foiler. She discusses the challenges of learning p...

In Flo's work contract it says "if there's wind, i'll do my work before sunset".

It was a pleasure to have a chat with someone who is just sooo supportive on and around the water.

Follow him on Instagram: @surf.floow

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There, you'll find 10 extra minutes (in german) of us planning something that might be illegal :)

In this episode: Flo emphasizes the importa...

I met the guys on their demo tour through Europe - so cool, so humble, so nice! And their foils are amazing! In this episode, you'll learn how they started - how they got into watersport and what the future of code foils will be.

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Chapters:

00:00 the Orig...

Sam Carentz from Onix foils is touring Europe with his car full of material to build foils. In groups of up to 10 people, he instructs people how to build foils and also how to repair, if you're interested.

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The logistics of organizing workshops involve careful planning and community engagement.

Participants can sign up ...

In this conversation, Duncan Robinson discusses his innovative product, SmartFoil, designed to enhance the foiling experience through advanced technology. He shares his personal journey into foiling, the challenges he faced, and how these experiences led to the creation of SmartFoil. The device combines video footage with performance metrics to provide users with valuable feedback, aiming to improve their skills. Duncan also talks ...

Josh Kuh, a passionate foiler and surfer, shares his journey from traditional surfing to the world of foiling. He discusses the challenges and techniques of learning to dock start, the transition from surfing to foiling, and how he has turned his passion into a career. The conversation also delves into the vibrant foiling community, the excitement of racing, and the experiences he had while traveling in Europe and the UK. Josh emph...

In this engaging conversation, Olivia shares her journey in water sports, discussing her passion for various activities like windsurfing, surfing, and foiling. She reflects on her experiences in competitions, the challenges women face in the industry, and the importance of creating opportunities for female athletes. Olivia emphasizes the need for more representation and support for women in water sports, while also sharing insights...

In this episode, professional foiler Benjamin May shares his journey from a young athlete with dreams of living off sports to becoming a champion in the foiling community. He discusses the evolution of his skills, the impact of social media, and the challenges of being a professional athlete, including financial realities and the importance of community support. Benjamin also shares insights on training, competition strategies, and...

Honestly, a foil brand that produces everything in house is something I personally admire. And if you have a happy customer that takes over the company then you know that the spirit of the company and the future is in good hands. What a pleasure it was to listen to Cyril (owner) and Jérémy (Engineer) who love what they do and do it well. You will also see something that was never revealed before. A modular Foil that you can bring i...

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In this episode, we discuss the world of foiling, the challenges and triumphs of women in water sports, and Annie's personal journey from a young surfer in Maui to a professional athlete. We explore the importance of training, the role of sponsorship, and the creative outlet of board art, all while highlighting the growing community of foilers and the dedication it t...