- The downwind race season in Hawaii - Including the Voyager race, Paddle Amoa, the Maui to Molokai and Molokai to Oahu races.
- The key to success in these races
- The physical conditioning and mental tenacity are crucial for endurance and focus during the races.
- Safety equipment such as PFDs, VHF radios, and EPIRBs are essential for emergencies.
- Self-sufficiency and preparedness are important in case of equipment failure or unexpected situations.
- Downwind foiling requires skill, experience, and the ability to adapt to changing conditions. Learning to foil is challenging but rewarding, with incremental success driving motivation.
- Dry land training, including biking and weight training, is important for building physical strength and stamina in foiling.
- Recovery strategies, such as stretching and using ice baths, can enhance performance and reduce strain on the body.
- His favourite foods --- like chicken nuggets and french fries.
- The advancements in wing design and materials, particularly with the new flash wings from ON Kiteboarding.
- The new foiling disciplines like prone downwinding and his goals of riding bigger waves in the future.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Catching Up
00:22 - Overview of Downwind Races in Hawaii
03:55 - The Importance of Safety in Downwind Foiling
08:01 - Gear and Training for Downwind Races
13:59 - Challenges and Risks in Downwind Racing
16:20 - The Need for Self-Sufficiency and Preparedness
25:51 - The Challenges and Rewards of Learning to Foil
26:22 - The Importance of Dry Land Training in Foiling
27:50 - Strategies for Recovery and Enhancing Performance
29:05 - Balancing Diet and Indulgences in Foiling
32:07 - Advancements in Wing Design and Materials
35:13 - Exploring New Foiling Disciplines and Goals for the Future
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