Episode #79 - Marley Franco
December 25, 202400:38:32

Episode #79 - Marley Franco

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 mentor Jesse Richman
- 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 fosters positivity and growth among athletes
- His Passions - Including Skiing and mountain biking
- Family plays a crucial role in introducing sports to children
- North Equipment is known for its quality and innovation
- Safety training is essential for big wave surfers

Visit North Next Gen Program: https://northactionsports.com/pages/next-gen?srsltid=AfmBOorxXPQZFbeRbeLaQnrr6C4YmSh-Gx_PAr5dTHMGAwTP8Uk9YVts
Visit: https://www.instagram.com/gnarly.marley/
Visit: https://www.bwrag.com/


Chapters

00:00 Holiday Cheer and Upcoming Adventures
02:59 Reflecting on a Year of WingFoiling
06:00 The Journey with North Next Gen
08:56 Growing Up in Maui's Ocean Culture
12:00 Transitioning from Kite Foiling to Wing Foiling
15:02 The North Team and Future Plans
18:00 Training for Big Wave Challenges
21:38 Surfing Adventures in Mexico
24:54 Defining Big Waves
28:39 Family Influence in Water Sports
30:31 Future Plans with North Equipment
31:08 Balancing Sports and Education
32:24 Inspiration from Successful Athletes
32:31 New Year Celebrations
33:07 Passion for Food and Travel
34:49 Cross-Training and Fitness
36:20 Safety in Water Sports
37:55 Reflections on the Sport
39:17 Imagining Alternate Paths
40:16 Future Competitions and Challenges
Surfing, safety, North Next Gen, Ocean Sports, India, community, training, North Equipment, athlete training, cultural experiences, adventure, Maui, Keywords WingFoiling, Big Waves, Mexico, hobbies, water sports, kite foiling,