In this video our wing foil crew consisting of Derek, Matt, Kevin and Robert talk about our experience crossing the Ka'iwi channel between Molokai and Oahu in the 2024 M2O Foil edition race. Summary of our conversation:The Blue Planet Show hosts Derek, Kevin, and Matt discuss their experiences in the Molokai to Oahu (M2O) race. They also touch on t…

On this episode of the Wing Life Show, Gwen, Damien and Luc talk about: Gybing basics Practicing on the beach to familiarize yourself with the hand and foot movements Being comfortable foiling in both directions before attempting to gybe Practicing foot switches to improve maneuverability Riding with enough speed to glide through the turn Committin…

Caitlin Baxter is a Global Team Rider for Sabfoil, she joins us on the show to talk about: - How she found Wing Foiling - Review of PPC Wings and SAB Foils - Downwinding on rocky coast lines of her home spots in Australia - Encouraging Women to Join the Wing Foiling Community - Safety Tips for Ocean Sports - And much more. Visit: https://www.instag…

Welcome to the Blue Planet Show, where we’re recapping the 25th edition of the Molokai to Oahu race. This episode features Robert Stehlik, who recently won the 14-foot stock stand-up paddleboard (SUP) division. Robert is excited about his accomplishment, sharing insights into his experience during the challenging race. Robert starts by discussing h…

Most of the video footage featured in the YouTube video was shot by Derek Hama while he was wing foil racing. We talk about the experience of foil racing from Maui to Molokai and the Molokai Molokai race the following day. The previous weekend we competed in the Paddle Imua race, which was the first race of the Koa Kai triple crown race series. The…

On this episode of the Wing Life Show, Gwen, Damien and Luc talk about: Turning basics. I can fly in a straight line, but now what. How to maintain an edge to control the direction while flying on a foil. How to find the right balance between leaning forward and backward to maintain stability. How positioning the wing higher will help improve your …

Tom, tour manager of the GWA, joins us to recap: - The La Palma Youth World Cup (Surf-Freestyle, FreeFly-Slalom) - The Gran Canaria World Cup (Big Air) - The Fuerteventura World Cup (FreeFly-Slalom, Surf-Freestyle) - Double backflips, triple backflip combo's and more innovation moves - New Freefly-Slalom rules - and much more. Visit: https://www.wi…

On this episode of the Wing Life Show, Gwen, Damien and Luc talk about: Their first foiling experiences, good and bad! Learning behind a boat or jetski The importance of taking it slow and being patient when learning how to foil Starting on your knees Progressively learning how to shift your weight forward and back to control the foil Experimenting…

On this episode Nadja joins us to talk about: Her intro into water sports and how she became a skilled coach An overview of the camps and clinics organized by Strut Kiteboarding How Strut Kiteboarding was created to provide comprehensive coaching and a supportive community for women in the sport and her role in the company The importance of creatin…

On this episode, Gwen, Damien and Luc talk about: Learning all about handle 0 or the leading edge handle How to walk around with your wing How to turn your wing turn left, right and how to generate power Hand position on the handles Using fingertip pressure when learning And much more! Want to improve your skills, signup for our free Online Wing fo…

Hugo Marin joins us from his home in France to talk about: His upcoming trip to Chicama, Peru His favourite wing foiling spots include Tahiti, Mauritius, and Cape Verde. Travelling to different foiling spots can be affordable, especially if you are open to camping or finding budget accommodations. Giving back to local communities when visiting foil…

On this episode, Gwen, Damien and Luc talk about: How we learned to Wing Foil and our experiences Importance of mastering the basics and learning how to wing on your knees before standing Mastering the foil and tips on how we learned Importance of asking your community for wind/safety tips before going out on the water Importance of doing safety as…

Laure Rudolph and Michael Näf join us on the show to talk about: - Their intro into wind sports (from Windsurfing to Wing Foiling) - Living in Switzerland and the many lakes to explore - Product development at Ensis - Helping youth access the sport - Wing Foil Camping adventures in their family van - And much more. Visit: https://www.instagram.com/…

On this episode, Gwen, Damien and Luc talk about: Why you should consider taking lessons to learn how to wing foil What makes wing foiling hard to learn on your own What should you bring to your first lesson What is usually included and provided by a school A general overview of what is included in your first lesson And much more. Signup for our on…

Xavi is a 16-year-old pro-wing foiler from Tarifa, Spain. He joins us to talk about: Learning how to Kite surf at the age of 7 Entering the competitive scene and achieving success in various competitions at age 15/16. How video analysis plays a crucial role in improving skills and identifying areas for improvement. How he manages school, friends, a…

On this episode, Gwen, Damien and Luc talk about: The importance of prioritizing safety Highlight some commonly used safety equipment Why you should pace yourself and take breaks when learning Why you should familiarize yourself with and test out your safety gear Importance of learning how to check forecasts Importance of building your wind knowled…

Joe, the founder of Flymount, joins us from his office to talk about: - How they got started in 2006 - Initial designs, production & testing - What materials are used - What is coming next - And more. Visit: www.flymount.com (00:00) - - Introduction and Background (02:59) - - The Early Days of Flymount (10:27) - - The Importance of Video Footage in…

On this episode, Gwen, Damien and Luc talk about: - What gear should you buy as a beginner - The importance of connecting with your community - How to set up your new kit - Faqs about mast position, mast length, fuse length, board size, board type (fiberglass or blowup) - Manual Pump versus Electric Pump - And much more. Are you struggling? Send us…

Cash joins us from home in Maui to talk about: - His life and childhood in Maui - How he found wind - Downwinding and teaching dad how to wing foil - His foil slide and wing drop at the first GWA wave event of the year - His current Armstrong setup - And more. Visit: https://www.instagram.com/cash_berzolla (00:00) - - Growing Up in Maui and Discove…

On our first episode, Gwen, Damien and Luc introduce our new show and talk about: - The basics of wing foiling and offer tips for beginners of all levels - The importance of getting started and not getting caught up in gear choices - We encourage new wing foilers to contact their local community for support and advice. - We discuss the importance o…

Paula Novotna joins us on the show to talk about: - Her entry into watersports - Her wing & kite career - Life in Cabarete, DR - Women in sport - Now that she is no longer competing, what's next? - And More. Visit: https://www.instagram.com/paulanovotna/ (00:00) - (00:00) - Introduction and the Growth of Wing Foiling (07:30) - Cabarete: A Favorite …

Leo Koenig, the founder of WOO Sports, shares his journey of getting into the water sports world and developing the WOO device. The small blue box that attaches to a kiteboard and measures the height of jumps. Leo discusses the challenges of manufacturing and finding reliable suppliers and the importance of trust and good relationships in business.…

Herbert the founder of Surfr App joins us from his home in Brazil to talk about: - The Surfr App origin story - Basic overview of functionality - How are jumps measured and other technical details - The Apple watch and other watches - Exciting future updates and future development - And more. Visit: https://www.thesurfr.app/ (00:00) - - Journey int…

In this episode, we covered: How do you shift gears when realizing you want a different career? As a studio executive, can you explain who gets the jobs and why? How do you learn to believe in yourself finally? What does it mean to “work on yourself?” How do you get to the next level?By Jen Jostyn & Camile Thornton-Alson Co-Founders of Speak L.A.

Zane Schweitzer joins us from his home in Maui to talk about: Training and Race Preparation Community Impact and Recovery Youth Mentorship and Community Involvement The Transformative Power of Ocean Sports and Foiling Wing foiling & down winding on Maui And more. Visit: https://www.instagram.com/zaniac1 (00:00) - - Training and Race Preparation (08…

Kylie joins us on the show from her home in France to talk about: - Her intro into wind sports - Her early days of windsurf racing - Her entry into wing foiling - Working with the team at JP & Neilpryde - Her favourite spots around the world - And more. Visit: https://www.instagram.com/kylie.blv/ (00:00) - - Introduction and Home Spot in France (03…

On this episode Tom joins us to recap the Surf Freestyle world cup in Tarifa, Spain. We talked about: Tarifa and its growing wing foil community The event, accommodations, the town, the ambiance and the nightlife The all-new innovation tricks What it takes to win an event - It's all about consistency. The Boom and Why it Is the New Standard for Fre…

 What an honor to have Robby Naish on the show! He really needs no introduction: 27 times windsurfing world champion and a pioneer in kite surfing, Stand Up Paddle boarding, foiling and wing foiling. The first time he became a windsurfing world champion was at only 13 years old, traveling by himself to the Bahamas. This interview gives you insight …

Murray, the owner of Foil Board Company (FBC) and partner at K4 fins, joins us to talk about: The FBC origin story & his love for wind and water Wing Foiling Travel Tips and Tricks - How to pack your gear safely Board Bag Basics (Padding, Zippers, Handles, Breathability etc.) What goes into designing and producing high-quality bags suited for harsh…

Casey Hauser joins us on our 50th episode from his home in Maui to talk about: - The evolution of foiling on Maui - His first foiling sessions with friends - His work at KT and his insights behind the evolution of the sport - His life on Maui with family - His health and recovery from injuries and leukaemia - And much more. Visit: https://www.insta…

I sit down with Philip Schinnagel from CORE, one of the world's largest watersports brands based out of Fehmarn in Germany.

Tour manager, Tom Hartmann joins us to recap the GWA's 2nd tour stop of the 2024 season in Leucate, France. We talked about: An overview of Leucate, France as a travel destination The Tramontana winds that peaked at 60 + knots Top new moves and the new young guns on the ladies and men’s side The new format for the FreeFly Slalom and how it's going …

Erwan Jauffroy, creator of the Watersports Zone on Youtube, joins us from his home in France to talk about: - His passion for Windsurfing, Wingfoil, Kitesurfing and more. - How he found wind and his early days of windsurfing - How he started working in the wind industry - Why he started the Watersports Zone - Cool travel destinations he's enjoyed -…

Gary, brand manager of Ride Engine joins us from La Ventana to talk about: - His intro into wind - The Ride Engine Origin Story - Their current line up of products - The all new Air Box Electric Pump - What goes into making a good helmet, impact vest, accessories and more. Visit: https://rideengine.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram…

In this episode you will learn: Why L.A. has it's own special brand of acting? How you can rise as an actor by cultivating your Community? Why you can start your acting career without an agent? Why finding the right agent is like finding the right romantic partner? Why communication is the key to every professional relationship?…

Mario, designer and Andreas, developer from Levitaz Hydrofoils, join us on the show to talk about: - Their personal wind passion stories - The history of Levitaz - How it all got started - The tricks behind making a fast foil - An overview of their lineup ★ Support this podcast ★ This episode is brought to you by the Wing Foil Expedition in La Vent…

Mike Raper, brand director and Hugh Pinfold, director of design and engineering of North Foils, join us to discuss the recent release of their all-new ShiftLock system and the all-new Nova PRO wing. We deep dive into: - The ShiftLock concept and where the idea came from - What materials and what testing protocols were followed in creating this all-…

GWA tour manager Tom Hartmann joins us from his home in Mauritius to recap the first event of the 2024 GWA season at Punta Preta. We talked about: - Event highlights for both men and women - Cash's wing release in the final versus Malo - How wing foiling Punta Preta has progressed in 1 year with new gear selection - Top moves and Top wipeouts - Imp…

Gunnar Biniasch joins us from his home in Fuerteventura - Canary Islands / Spain to talk about: - His intro into wind sports - His role at Indiana Paddle Surf where he works as a developer and in online marketing. - His board design - The early days in foiling and how its progressed - Kite foiling and Wing Foil racing Visit: https://www.instagram.c…

Balz joins us from Switzerland for our first ever Q&A session. He answers questions from audience members that were asked on Instagram. Visit: https://www.instagram.com/radiculo/ Watch Episode on Youtube or visit the Episode Page Like what we do? ★ Support this podcast ★ Learn more about us & follow us on Instagram This episode is brought to you by…

Balz Müller is a Swiss waterman that competes both on the PWA and GWA. He joins us from Switzerland to talk about: - Winter winging, Down winding and foiling - Winter Mits and why the industry isn't mass producing them - Winter suits and how much they have progressed - Sharing his stoke for water sports with his growing family (expecting soon!) - H…

In this podcast you will learn: How to approach social media when you're not a fan. How to treat social media like a business. How to protect your energy on social media and get back to what you love - acting. How to connect to YOUR story in order to connect to and build your followers. How to make social media your virtual coffee house. Instead of…

Aloha friends, it's Robert Stehlik. Thanks so much for tuning in to the Blue Planet Show. Today's show is extra special. I got to meet with Jimmy Lewis. Derek and Lucas and I visited his workshop in Haiku in Maui, where We, he showed us his whole workshop, gave us a full tour, showed us his house as well. He even gave us t shirts and signed them. T…

Bowien is the 2021 Freestyle Wing World Champion, she joins us on the show from Cabo Verde to talk about: - Her intro into watersports - Her entry into GWA - Her 2021 season - What wing foiling Ponta Preta is all about - Her switch from North to Armstrong and more. Visit: https://www.instagram.com/bowienvanderlinden/ Watch Episode on Youtube or vis…

Tom joins us from his home in Mauritius to introduce the 2024 GWA Wing Foil World Tour season. We talk about: Some behind the scenes insights about all 10 upcoming world cup tour stops. An in depth look at Ponta Preta, Feb 16 - 25 in Cabo Verde. How to get into Wing Foil world Tour events Visit: https://www.wingfoilworldtour.com/ Watch Episode on Y…

Sarah-Quita Offringa is a PWA 22x world champion, she joins us from Cape Town to talk about: - Cape town and her training there - Her first wing foil session - Windsurfing Cloud Break - Competing on tour from a young age - How it feels to travel the world as a Pro Windsurfer - Aruba for Wing foiling & down winding - and much more. Visit: https://sa…

Sam Loader is the co-owner of PPC Foiling. Kiran Verma is a GWA tour competitor and PPC pro rider. They join us from their homes in New Zealand and Australia to chat about: - The story behind PPC - Their board and wing development - Sam's intro into wind sports and business - Kiran's season competing on the GWA Wave tour - and more. Visit: https://…