Best Watermans Team Podcasts (2026)

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Episode #120 - Michael Pisarczyk / Great Lakes Waterman 48:14

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6d ago48:14

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. In this episode we connect with fellow Canadian waterman Michael Pisarczyk—a dedicated foiler based in Sarnia, Ontario, right on the shores of Lake Huron. Recorded as fall conditions ramp up on the Great Lakes, these two passionate riders share stories from the water, c…

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Episode #119 - Stephan Boeker 45:46

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. In this special Christmas episode, we catch up with Maui-based Emmy-winning filmmaker and passionate waterman Stephan Boeker—recorded remotely from opposite sides of the world (Canada and Japan) The old friends reminisce about their first meeting at the 2013 ALOHA Class…

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Episode #118 - Trent Carter & Elliott Tauscher 42:54

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. In this episode we catch up with Slingshot's wind division powerhouse duo: Elliott Tauscher (brand manager and Hood River local) and pro rider/engineer Trent Carter (fresh from endless downwind sessions in Oahu). Recorded remotely as the seasons shift—fall hibernation i…

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Foil Life Travel Show #1 - The Launchpad Windsurf & Foil Academy in Ontario, Canada 33:53

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. Welcome to the very first episode of the Foil Life Travel Show! Your go to series series dedicated to the world’s best foil destinations, schools, accommodations and hidden gems. We’re kicking off the journey in style with Carl from The Launch Pad Windsurf & Foil Academ…

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Episode #117 - Justin Chait 38:23

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. In this episode, we sit down with the newly crowned 2025 E-Foil Surf Foil World Tour (SFT) World Champion – the undefeated e-foil racer who took the title in the season finale in Abu Dhabi. Fresh off dominating the inaugural SFT season, the Florida-based ripper (and Fli…

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Surf Foil World Tour (SFT) Show #5: Recap of Abu Dhabi 27:21

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. In this episode, we catch up with Tom Hartmann – tour manager of the GKA Kite World Tour, Wingfoil World Tour, and founder of the brand-new Surf Foil World Tour (SFT) – fresh from the biggest water sports spectacle the Middle East has ever seen in Abu Dhabi and now chas…

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Episode #116 - Sascha Lange 36:49

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. In this episode, we sit down with Sascha Lange, the 41-year-old German windsurf coach, personal trainer, and author of the brand-new wind bible called "Never Not Windsurfing – Defeat Age & Keep the Stoke Alive". Fresh off a one-year writing marathon (and still hand-pack…

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Episode #115 - Bjorn Dunkerbeck 31:33

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. In this episode, we sit down with Björn Dunkerbeck, the 56-year-old windsurfing legend with 42 PWA World Titles (more than any athlete in any sport), 32+ years with Red Bull, and a personal best of 103.68 km/h over 500 m. Fresh off double-hip surgery and pain-free for t…

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Episode #114 - Dane Wilson & Josh Ku 50:33

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. Note: Tech Glitch -- My Audio is not the cleanest, Sorry! Guests came out great. (Luckily I don't talk a lot!) In this episode, we catch up with Josh Ku and Dane Wilson, accomplished foilers, surfers, and creatives pushing the boundaries of ocean adventures. Joining Luc…

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Episode #113 - Jake Kelsick 46:19

2M ago46:19

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. In this episode, we catch up with Jake Kelsick, a seasoned kitesurfer, wing foiler, and content creator from the beautiful island of Antigua. Joining Luc from his island paradise, Jake shares his lifelong passion for water sports, his journey from early kiting days to r…

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Episode #112 - Kiran Verma 41:37

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. In this episode, we catch up with Kiran Verma, a passionate pro wing foiler and content creator from Australia's Sunshine Coast. Joining Luc from across the globe, Kiran shares his inspiring journey into the sport at age 37, his recent switch to North gear, and the high…

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Gear Review Show #1 with Matt Kaufmann - Parawings 33:08

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. In this episode, we dive into the world of parawings with Matt On Foil, a dedicated watersports enthusiast and content creator from Switzerland. Broadcasting from opposite sides of the globe, Matt joins us to share his meticulous testing process, honest reviews, and ins…

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Surf Foil World Tour (SFT) Show #4: Recap of the Pump Foil World Cup Traunsee 2025 37:34

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. In this episode, we sit down with Tom Hartmann and Nico Hopp of Hoppline to dive into the exhilarating world of pump foiling at Lake Traunsee, Upper Austria. Broadcasting from their respective homes, Tom and Nico share their passion for this rapidly growing sport, the v…

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Wing Foil World Tour (GWA) Show Episode #13 - Gran Canaria with World Champ Benjamin Castenskiold 29:08

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. In this exciting episode, we sit down with Benji, the newly crowned wing foiling world champion, and Tom Hartmann, to discuss Benji’s incredible rise in the sport. Broadcasting from different corners of the world, we dive into Benji’s journey, the evolution of wing foil…

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Episode #111 - Jon Mann 53:40

3M ago53:40

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. In this episode, we catch up with Jon, a passionate downwind foiler from the Netherlands, whose methodical approach to mastering the sport has taken him from kite foiling to SUP downwinding. Broadcasting from opposite sides of the globe, we dive into Jon’s journey, his …

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Episode #110 - Annelous Lammerts & Maurits Haantjens 49:58

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. In this episode, we sit down with Annelous and Maurits, a dynamic couple whose love for wind, waves, and adventure has shaped their lives both on and off the water. Broadcasting from Maui, we dive into their inspiring journey, from meeting at Natural High Surfshop in th…

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Episode #109 - Sam Pilgrim & Tom Court 1:01:44

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. In this episode, we sit down with Sam Pilgrim and Tom Court, two athletes pushing the boundaries of action sports, as they share their journey from mountain biking to wing foiling. Broadcasting from the UK, Sam, a renowned mountain biker and YouTube sensation, and Tom, …

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Episode #108 - Matt Lennert 51:19

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. In this episode, we reconnect with Matt Lennert, a dedicated waterman from Wilmington, North Carolina, as he dives into the exhilarating experience of foiling during Hurricane Erin. Broadcasting from the vibrant East Coast, Matt shares his adventures towing into massive…

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Episode #107 - Brandon Scheid 46:07

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. In this episode, we catch up with Brandon, a passionate waterman from Hood River, Oregon, as he shares his journey with para-winging and life after a challenging accident. Broadcasting from the windy paradise of the Columbia River Gorge, Brandon dives into the evolving …

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Episode #106 - Matt Kaufmann 39:12

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode, we chat with Matt, host of the Up on Foil Podcast, sharing his passion for foiling from the breathtaking lakes of Silvaplana, Switzerland. Matt dives into his extensive testing of eight para-wings, offering practical insights for foilers of all levels, …

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Episode #105 - Robert Stehlik / Super Fly Wing and Retractable Reel Leash System 1:06:10

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. In this episode, we dive into an exciting conversation with Robert Stehlik, founder of Blue Planet Surf and a veteran waterman, fresh off the 2025 summer racing season in Hawaii. Robert shares his experiences from the Maui to Molokai (M2M) and Molokai to Oahu (M2O) race…

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Episode #104 - Zara Rozeboom 35:28

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode, we chat with Zara Rozeboom, a driven young IQ Foiler from Curaçao now based in the Netherlands, chasing her Olympic dreams alongside her brother. From barefoot beach days in the Caribbean to mastering extreme winds in Europe, Zara opens up about her win…

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Episode #103 - Steve Tobis 53:17

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode we catch up with Steve, a dedicated Maui-based foiler and race. Fresh off the summer racing season in Hawaii, Steve shares his firsthand experiences from high-stakes downwind foil races, gear tweaks, and the mental grit required to conquer challenging oc…

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Episode #102 - The Windance Story 1:09:05

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. In this episode, we chat with the legends behind Windance, the iconic board shop in Hood River, Oregon, that’s been fueling wind sports for over four decades. We dive into the shop’s storied past with founder Brian Carlstrom, former owner Dave Nunn, and current owner Ni…

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Surf Foil World Tour (SFT) Show #3: Recap of Foiling Week in Lake Garda 2025 55:25

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. In this episode, we dive into the world of foiling with Tom Hartmann fresh from the 12th edition of Foiling Week at Lake Garda, Italy. Tom shares the thrill of hosting a groundbreaking event that brought together board sports and sailing under the banner of hydrofoiling…

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Episode #101 - Ranja Schlotte 45:17

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode, we talk with Ranja Schlotte, a German athlete who rips down Alpine lines and carves Mauritius’ fiercest waves. From skiing at three to mastering kitesurfing on a family trip, Ranja’s hunger for adventure led to sponsorships with Slingshot, Alpina Sports…

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Episode #100 - Erwan Jauffroy / World Record Downwind Foil Crossing 1:00:55

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. In this episode, we reconnect with Erwan Jauffroy to celebrate his latest world record: an astonishing 156.5-kilometer downwind foiling journey without restarting, completed in six and a half hours. Erwan shares the inspiration behind this feat, the meticulous safety pr…

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Surf Foil World Tour (SFT) Show #2: Recap of Atlanta Foil Fest 2025 39:26

7M ago39:26

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. In this episode we catch up with Tom Hartmann about the Atlanta Foil Fest at Lake Lanier’s Olympic Park. Tom dives into the three-day event, featuring E-Foil, Pump Foil, Wake Foil, and Airchair foiling competitions, alongside demos and clinics. From Justin Chait dominan…

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Episode #99 - Jack Ho aka Jackfromtown 1:06:42

7M ago1:06:42

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode, we sit down with Jack Ho, a Waikiki-raised waterman and professional foiler, to explore his journey from surfing small waves at age five to becoming a sponsored athlete with F-One Foils and Patagonia Surf. From his roots in a historic family home to cha…

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Episode #98 - Alex Mertens 58:19

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode, we sit down with Alex Mertens, a windsurfing and wing foiling enthusiast from the San Francisco Bay Area, to dive into his journey from elite soccer to mastering wind sports. From his early days hating windsurfing to competing on the European Freestyle …

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NORTH Ranger Parawing - Gear Talk Episode #2 1:07:42

7M ago1:07:42

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode we sit down with Mike and Steff from North Actionsports in New Zealand, diving into the rise of parawinging and their game-changing Ranger parawing. From a daring Cook Strait crossing to decades of kiteboarding roots with pioneer Peter Lynn, they share h…

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Surf Foil World Tour (SFT) Show #1 - Introduction to SFT 43:54

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. We’re thrilled to kick off our new role as the official podcast of the Surf Foil World Tour (SFT)! In this episode, we sit down with Jørgen Vogt and Tom Hartmann, the masterminds behind the SFT, a groundbreaking world tour for non-wind-powered foiling disciplines. From …

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Episode #97 - Lukas Lam 42:26

8M ago42:26

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. In this episode, we chat with Lukas Lam, a rising wing foiling star from Austria, whose meteoric rise with Duotone has taken him to the GWA Wingfoil World Tour. From learning to wing foil to impress his girlfriend to landing backflips in months, Lukas shares his journey…

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Episode #96 - Tom Court 46:57

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. In this episode, we catch up with kiteboarding legend Tom Court, a UK-based pioneer whose 20-year career has shaped the sport from its wild early days to its modern mainstream appeal. From riding two-line kites in Maui to producing viral vlogs and representing Duotone, …

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Wing Foil World Tour & Surf Foil World Tour Show Episode #12 - Recap of Leucate 2025 39:26

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode, we chat with Tom Hartmann, tour manager for the GWA Wing Foil World Tour and Surf Foil World Tour (SFT). Fresh from the windy Mondial du Vent in Leucate, France, Tom breaks down the action, from wing foiling in 40-knot gusts to e-foiling and pump foilin…

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Episode #95 - Ancor Sosa Kather 34:58

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode, we sit down with 17-year-old wing foiling sensation Ancor Sosa from Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, whose infectious passion for wind sports has taken him from windsurfing at age seven to competing on the global stage of the GWA Wing Foil World Tour. Anc…

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Episode #94 - Kevin Collins / Maui Foil House 43:28

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode we sit down with Kevin Collins, a seasoned waterman who’s spent the last 24 years mastering kite surfing, and foiling on Maui’s world-class waves. From his early days chasing thunderstorms in Florida to building a foiling hub in Paia, Kevin shares his jo…

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Episode #93 - Cash Berzolla 42:20

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. In this exciting episode, Cash Berzolla joins us to dive into the vibrant world of wing foiling and big wave surfing on Maui. We recap his thrilling win at the GWA Wave World Cup in Cabo Verde, where he outshined friend Finn Spencer in a hard-fought final, and discuss h…

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Wing Foil World Tour & Surf Foil World Tour Show Episode #11 - Recap of Cabo Verde 2025 55:14

9M ago55:14

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. In this exciting episode, Tom Hartmann joins us to dive into the latest from the wing foiling and surf foiling world. We recap the recent GWA Wave World Cup in Cabo Verde, where stellar conditions at Ponta Preta showcased top-tier performances, including Nia Suardiaz’s …

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Episode #92 - Florian Crausaz van der Gieth 1:01:39

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. In this episode, we catch up with Florian "Flo" Crausaz, a Swiss wood engineer turned wing foil extraordinaire. Flo shares his journey from soccer fields to windsurfing waves, sparked by a childhood passion and fueled by a life-changing stint as a windsurf instructor in…

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Episode #91 - Daniel Paronetto aka Foil Rat 1:11:13

10M ago1:11:13

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode, we chat with Daniel Paronetto, aka Foil Rat, who joins us to share his deep dive into parawing with a focus on safety, skill-building, and slick tricks—perfect for foilers ready to shred smarter! Safety first: Daniel shares life vests, beacons, and tour…

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Episode #90 - Nico Hopp (#hoppline) 56:48

10M ago56:48

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. In this episode, we chat with Nico Hopp from Hoppline, who joins us from Germany to share his surfing journey and the heartfelt passion fueling his creative channel. Growing up landlocked in the middle of Germany, Nico felt the passion for surfing all his life, but it w…

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Ryan Allen - Irish surf community, the balance of professional success and surfing passion 52:04

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In this podcast episode, we dive into the incredible life of Ryan Allen, a surfer based on Ireland’s rugged coast with world-class waves right outside his doorstep. Ryan takes us through his water time in Norway and New Zealand, working on commercial fishing boats near Russia, and building a thriving business helping young people pursue their passi…

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Episode #89 - Dave West 1:05:33

10M ago1:05:33

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode, Dave West, the Foil Lord joins us from his home in Australia to talk about: - His love of Wing Foiling - Para Winging Overview (Ensis & Flow) Tips, Tricks and Insights - Community dynamics, personal achievements, product innovations, and techniques for …

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Episode #88 - Sensi Graves 33:03

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode, Sensi Graves, entrepreneur, professional kiteboarder & wingfoiler, and motivational speaker joins us to talk about: - Her decision to close down Sensi Swim - Quitting can be a powerful tool for personal growth - Motherhood and how it has changed her lif…

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Shivani Goberdhan - dynamic woman of the water, freediver, ocean paddler, sailor 59:37

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In this episode, we dive deep with Shivani Goberdhan, an expert freediver, instructor, and ocean adventurer who has found her calling in the ocean. Originally from Trinidad and Tobago and now thriving in Hawaii’s rich ocean culture, Shivani shares her passion for freediving, sailing canoes, surf ski paddling, and pushing her personal limits in the …

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Episode #87 - The ALUULA & Duotone story with, Dave Westwood, Paula Novotna and Klass Voegt 38:13

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On our last of 3 episodes, Dave Westwood, Director of Sales and Marketing at ALUULA, Paula Novotna, Professional Kite and Wing Foiler and Klaas Voegt, Co-Division Manager PD & Marketing Duotone Wing & Foiling Duotone, join us to talk about: - How did the ALUULA Duotone …

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Episode #86 - The Science Behind ALUULA with Tyler Cuthbert 48:04

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On our 2nd of 3 episodes, Tyler Cuthbert, Chief Scientific Officer at ALUULA, joins us to talk about: What exactly is ALUULA fabric? How it's made? How has ALUULA impacted kite and wing design? Performance Specs of ALUULA Longevity of material Does it come in different …

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Episode #85 - The story behind ALUULA with Dave Westwood 37:27

11M ago37:27

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On our 1st of 3 episodes, Dave Westwood, Director of Sales and Marketing at ALUULA Composites, joins us to talk about: - What is ALUULA? - Where did the idea for ALUULA come from? - Who were the original inventors? - Where is the company based? Where is the factory? - W…

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Wing Foil World Tour Show Episode #10 - Recap of Boot Expo 2025 41:01

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This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On our 10th episode of the GWA Show, tour manager Tom Hartmann joins us to talk about: - The Boot Expo and the first official indoor wing foiling comp in history - The Wind conditions at the Boot Expo with the wind machines - Athletes felt like stars in a stadium settin…