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 well-deserved women’s wave title and Cash Berzolla’s standout riding.
• Tom shares behind-the-scenes insights, from equipment challenges to the new rule allowing wing-powered airs that elevated the show.
• We reflect on Foiling Week in Pensacola, Florida—a vibrant, community-driven event connecting U.S. foilers across disciplines like wing foiling, pump foiling, and e-foiling.
• Tom highlights the social aspect’s role in building the foil community, Pensacola’s potential as a water sports hub, and Cocoa Beach’s rise as a key spot, despite tricky swell at the Foil Surf Race League.
• Looking ahead, the future of surf foiling shines bright with plans for new events and formats.
• Plus, Tom shares a lively detour to Mardi Gras in New Orleans, soaking in its wild, cultural energy.

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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 Greece—where he met his wife!

• Roots to Waves: Kicking off with soccer at age four, Flo dove into windsurfing at 15, chasing the lifestyle despite no ocean nearby.
• Foil Fever: From doubling his water time with windsurf foils to riding cutting-edge Ensis and MB Boards gear, Flo’s hooked on wing foiling’s freedom.
• Swiss Scene: Testing prototypes in Switzerland’s lakes, he’s shaping the future of foil with brands like Ensis—check out his trusty 840 monoblock foil!
• Life on Water: Epic trips like a 4,000km Brazil windsurf odyssey and spontaneous lake sessions show his relentless stoke.

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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 tourniquets as must-haves after a near-miss tale, urging prep for offshore runs.
• The learning curve: From Luc’s first session to Daniel’s kite-to-parawing shift, it’s all about patience and bigger boards.
• Tips and tricks: Sync foil pumps with cautious parawing tugs, stow like a pro, and ditch harnesses to dodge tangles—skills to nail.
• Highlights practice hacks
• And Much More.

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