The Wing Life Podcast
Tune in to our weekly episodes where we chat with professional athletes, instructors, and passionate wind legends. Join us as we delve into a diverse array of topics and connect with fascinating guests each week!
Our Episodes
Episode #61 - Nadja Bianchet
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 creating a safe and empowering environment for women ...
Episode #60 - Hugo Marin
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 foiling spots, especially in areas where the sport...
Episode #59 - Laura Rudolph & Michael Näf
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.
Episode #58 - Xavi Corr
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, and travel - The mental aspect of competing ...
Episode #57 - Joe Knapton
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
Episode #56 - Cash Berzolla
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
Episode #55 - Paula Novotna
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.
Episode #54 - Herbert Vuijk
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/
Episode 53 - Zane Kekoa Schweitzer
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
Episode #52 - Kylie Belloeuvre
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/