Up On Foil

On the other side of the world, in french Polynesia - Tahiti, foilers are frothing and have a phenomenal playground.
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In this episode, we learn about Manutea's journey in water sports, his experiences with foiling, and the vibrant foiling community in Tahiti. Manutea shares insights about the challenges of long-distance foiling, safety measures, and the upcoming Tahitian Foil Festival. We also touch on sustainable tourism through Mahana Retreat, where Manutea offers sailing cruises around French Polynesia. The conversation highlights the beauty of Tahiti, the thrill of foiling, and the importance of community and safety in water sports.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:52 Foiling Journey and Experiences
05:36 Transition to SUP Foiling
08:28 Community and Events in Tahiti
14:01 Safety and Regulations in Foiling
18:38 Tahiti Foil Festival and Future Plans
27:23 Navigating the Pacific: Safety and Adventure
30:52 Mahana Retreat: Sailing and Sustainability
35:36 Life as a Captain: Balancing Work and Passion
37:29 Eco-Friendly Tourism: Preserving Paradise
39:54 Tips for New Captains: Navigating Challenges
43:23 Memorable Stories from the Sea
47:37 Future Adventures: Plans and Aspirations

Before you listen to this, watch Josh's film "The Strait Path" on Youtube
Josh's Channel: @joshku1990
Josh's Instagram: @joshku
Dane Wilson's Instagram: @dane___wilson
In this episode, we talk about how this adventure crossing the Bali Strait from Bali to Java. A relatively long, but safe run turned into a scary adventure.
Here the stats: crossing 92km, 4h25, lost from boat 1.34h
Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show.
Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app
Thanks to the team around SurfEars for their commitment.
Get yours here: https://6cZKVD.short.gy/surfears
Thank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoil
Check out my Website: www.uponfoil.com
Chapters
00:00 Intro
05:10 Planning and Financing the Crossing
08:01 Sponsorship and Community Support
13:34 The Gamble of the weather
14:57 Investing in Yourself
17:16 Overcoming Challenges and Ego
18:45 Planning the Filming Process
23:02 Crossing the Channel: Preparation and Execution
27:47 Equipment Choices and Risks
32:19 Navigating Challenges During the Crossing
39:41 Lost at Sea: A Fight for Survival
45:41 Navigating the Unknown: The Role of Technology
51:14 The Reunion: Finding Safety
52:52 Surfing the Big Waves: The Challenge Ahead
59:14 The Film Premiere: Sharing the Experience
01:04:05 Looking Ahead: Future Projects and Goals

In this episode of Up on Foil, the creators of the Foil Motion app, which tracks foiling sessions share their personal journeys into foiling, the challenges of app development, and the importance of tracking progress in water sports. The conversation delves into the technical aspects of data collection and analysis, the app's capabilities, and future features. Sascha discusses the risks of leaving a stable job to pursue his passion for app development, while Jörg shares insights on their business strategy and user engagement.
This is the link to the foilmotion app https://apps.apple.com/ch/app/foil-wing-surf-foilmotion/id6737276093?l=de-DE
That's their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foilmotion/
Thanks to the team around SurfEars for their commitment.
Get yours here: https://6cZKVD.short.gy/surfears
Thank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoil
Check out our Website: www.uponfoil.com
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Foiling and the App
00:46 Personal Foil Stories and Backgrounds
10:38 The Importance of Tracking Progress in Pump Foiling
14:42 Challenges in App Development and Transitioning Careers
20:58 Expanding the App's Capabilities to Other Sports
26:00 Understanding Pumping Dynamics in Foiling
29:45 The Role of Technology in Foiling
35:48 Challenges in App Functionality and User Experience
40:45 Future Features and Community Engagement
47:07 Taking Risks in Entrepreneurship

Look, there was another episode planned for this week. But the SFT just finished up at the BOOT in Düsseldorf and a big part of the Swiss team was going home. Yes, this episode is a bit wild and different to the other ones but I still hope, you can enjoy it.
As they had nothing to do, they were happy to talk about what happened those last 3 days.
If you're not familiar with the voices. Everyone on the bus except for Matheo and Sarah have been on this show already:
Balz Müller, Kathrin Kolo, Christian Müller, Michi Näf, Rob von Roll.

Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show.
Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app

Thanks to the team around SurfEars for their commitment.
Get yours here: https://6cZKVD.short.gy/surfears

Thank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoil
Check out our Website: www.uponfoil.com

The start into this episode was epic! After I changed my pants we talked about Stan Keusch's life in sports and how he makes high performance bars and safety release systems. Stan also talks about his involvement in Flysurfers Parawing and the Levitaz foils.
Check out stans website: https://skshapes.com
Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show. Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app
Thanks to the team around SurfEars for their commitment. Get yours here: https://6cZKVD.short.gy/surfears
Thank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoil
Check out our Website: www.uponfoil.com