The Foil Life Podcast

On this episode, Brian Grubb, Reb Bull Athlete, two-time world champion and a pioneer of wakeskating joins us to talk about: - His journey in water sports began at age 11 - His professional career and trips around the world with Red Bull - The infamous Dubai base jump project that was a dream come true - How he got into Foiling - The FSRL was created to provide a competitive platform for foilers with inclusivity at ...

On this episode, Benjamin Castenskiold, the youth world champ race U14, youth vice world champ freestyle U14 and male grom athlete of the year joins us to talk about: - The early days, when he found wind, when he started winging and how his progress went - His family's lifestyle, spending 6 months in Tarifa and La Ventana, Mexico - Dedication: His hours on the water. How much time does a top level athlete need to pu...

On this episode, Cash Berzolla joins us from his home in Maui to talk about: - The making of his new movie "South Africa" brought to you by Armstrong - 2024 GWA Wave World Title and what that felt like - His major focus for 2025 which will be creating content (What would you like to see!) - His hobbies - Family life and pickball - Community engagement is key for future projects. - The 'Candy Kane' maneuver - And Muc...

On this episode, we’re joined by Rou Chater, the founder of IKSURFMAG and Tonic Magazine to talk about:   •⁠ ⁠His early start in windsurfing at the age of seven and how he transitioned to kitesurfing in 2000 and how he was one of the early adopters of wingfoiling in 2019; we discuss stories of his incredible adventures and the evolution of water sports. •⁠ ⁠The importance of community in water sports and how it fost...

On this New Years 2025 Special episode, Rawham and Patrick from Ensis join us to talk about: - The Ensis ROGER Parawing - The history of Parawinging / Parafoiling - The development journey (early designs, extensive testing and many prototypes... in SUPER COLD WATER) - The future of parawinging - potential racing and freestyle elements (unhooked backflips and much more) - The target audience for parawinging - How to ...

On this Christmas Day Special, Marley Franco joins us from Maui, Hawaii to talk about: - The North Next Gen program - How he learned a lot about ocean safety and skills from mentors at North - Growing up in Maui was a unique ocean culture experience - The North team feels like a family, providing support and encouragement - Big plans for 2025, including big wave surfing and GWA events - The surfing community foste...

On this episode, Lukas joins us to talk about: - How he started his Instagram channel - @foilonly - How he found foiling and bungee foiling - His life as a content creator, business owner & family man - His favourite foiling destinations - Creating community - The future of foiling Visit: https://www.instagram.com/foilonly/

Jo Ciastula, commentator for the GWA & GKA, joins us to talk about: - How he found wind, where he grew up & what being born into a wind family was like - His GKA competition days - How he got started with the GWA & GKA - How he started his career of commentating/emceeing - His insights behind the scenes at the GWA and what that means for the sport - Favourite tour stops - Safety considerations, younger c...

On this episode, Fabian Muhmenthaler, pro athlete, industrial design & product development engineer for watersports joins us from his home in Tarifa to talk about: - His journey with North Foils as a PRO rider and his internship with both North & Mystic - His schooling and recent completion of his engineering degree - What growing up in Tarifa was like and how it provided him with a unique water sports upbri...

Chris Museler from the We Are Foiling Organization joins us from his home on Rhode Island to talk about:   - Foiling Week Pensacola 2025 (What is it, Where is it and When is it) - How Foiling Week began and where it is today - An overview of the We Are Foiling Organization - An overview of the city of Pensacola and how it offers ideal conditions for foiling and community events (Great for families) - The festiva...