Episode #100 - Erwan Jauffroy / World Record Downwind Foil Crossing
July 03, 202501:01:00

Episode #100 - Erwan Jauffroy / World Record Downwind Foil Crossing

In this episode, we reconnect with Erwan Jauffroy to celebrate his latest world record: an astonishing 156.5-kilometer downwind foiling journey without restarting, completed in six and a half hours. Erwan shares the inspiration behind this feat, the meticulous safety preparations, and the mental and physical challenges of staying focused on the water. From navigating past ferries to enduring severe cramps, Erwan’s story is one of resilience, innovation, and a deep connection to the ocean. He also reflects on his previous France-to-Corsica crossing, the future of foiling in marine transportation, and his vision for inspiring human creativity through the sport.Episode Highlights:Erwan’s record-breaking 156.5 km foiling run along the South France coastSafety gear essentials, including a sealed parawing and PLB3 device plus many othersOvercoming paralyzing cramps and maintaining focus bump after bumpThe role of “sens marin” (ocean sense) in navigating challenging conditionsFuture aspirations for foiling crossings in extreme and tropical watersHow foiling can drive innovation in sustainable marine transportationFollow Erwan: https://linktr.ee/watersportszone
Podcast Team:
Luc Moore Luc Moore Host
Frank BingelFrank BingelSocial Media Manager
Stephen ColemanStephen ColemanAudio & Video Editor
In this episode, we reconnect with Erwan Jauffroy to celebrate his latest world record: an astonishing 156.5-kilometer downwind foiling journey without restarting, completed in six and a half hours. Erwan shares the inspiration behind this feat, the meticulous safety preparations, and the mental and physical challenges of staying focused on the water. From navigating past ferries to enduring severe cramps, Erwan’s story is one of resilience, innovation, and a deep connection to the ocean. He also reflects on his previous France-to-Corsica crossing, the future of foiling in marine transportation, and his vision for inspiring human creativity through the sport.Episode Highlights:Erwan’s record-breaking 156.5 km foiling run along the South France coastSafety gear essentials, including a sealed parawing and PLB3 device plus many othersOvercoming paralyzing cramps and maintaining focus bump after bumpThe role of “sens marin” (ocean sense) in navigating challenging conditionsFuture aspirations for foiling crossings in extreme and tropical watersHow foiling can drive innovation in sustainable marine transportationFollow Erwan: https://linktr.ee/watersportszone