Episode #70 - Jelle Stoop
October 02, 202401:13:39

Episode #70 - Jelle Stoop

Jelle Stoop, owner of Foil School Nederland joins us to talk about:

- Foiling is a rapidly growing sport, with wing foiling gaining popularity
- The progression of foils and wings has led to smaller and more efficient setups
- Reading the ocean and understanding wave dynamics is crucial in wing foiling
- Teaching foiling requires expertise and a focus on safety
- Foilschool Nederland focuses primarily on wing foiling in Brauersdam in the Netherlands and offers a variety of water sports for beginners and pro-level riders.
- Upcoming trips and camps in Denmark, Italy, Tenerife, and Brazil.
- It is important to keep the sport of wing foiling accessible and not overcomplicate the gear.
- Wave formats for wave riding competitions and the continued growth of the sport in the next few years.

Visit: https://foilschoolnederland.nl/en/

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Time Difference
01:26 - Getting to Know Jelle Stoop
02:47 - Highlights from the Utrecht GWA World Championships
05:07 - The Future of Wing Foiling and Foil Disciplines
06:25 - The Attraction of Big Air Contests
07:21 - The Challenges of Big Air and Pushing the Limits
08:23 - Growing Up in the Netherlands and Getting into Foiling
09:49 - Setting Up Foilschool Nederland
11:13 - Hosting Foiling Camps
13:09 - Collaborating with Other Schools for Foiling Camps
14:37 - The Joy of Sharing Foiling Stoke
15:29 - Exploring Different Foil Disciplines
16:50 - The Learning Process for Downwind Foiling
18:16 - The Challenges and Rewards of Downwind Foiling
19:45 - The Progression of Foils and Wings
22:27 - The First Foil Sessions and the Addiction to Foiling
23:54 - Learning to Read the Ocean in Wing Foiling
24:18 - The Gear Used in Foiling
26:23 - The Difference in Foils for Different Disciplines
28:32 - Foilschool Nederland and Teaching Foiling
32:26 - Location and Wind Conditions at Brauersdam
39:04 - Wind Foiling and Water Sports at Brauersdam
41:34 - Hotspots for Intermediate Riders in the Netherlands
45:26 - Upcoming Trips and Camps
51:06 - The Importance of Accessibility in Wing Foiling
56:01 - Hoping for a Fair Format in Wave Riding Competitions
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