In this episode, you’ll discover:
- Early Days in Maui: How Tom’s childhood trip to Maui in 1998 sparked his love for kiteboarding, watching pioneers like Robbie Naish and Flash Austin experiment with the first inflatable kites.
- Sport Evolution: The rapid progression of kiteboarding from dangerous two-line setups to a dynamic sport with freestyle, big air, and foiling disciplines, driven by a community of innovators.
- Vlogging Journey: Tom’s shift from cinematic films like The Freeride Project to his weekly Caught in the Act vlog series, balancing spontaneous storytelling with action-packed adventures.
- Global Adventures: Highlights from kiting in Honduras with nurse sharks, tow-foiling through crocodile-filled mangroves, and downwinding 500km across the Western Sahara with his 67-year-old dad.
- Mainstream Moments: The thrill of introducing kiteboarding to UK audiences on Good Morning Britain and pushing for its recognition as a lifestyle that boosts mental and physical health.
- Sustainability Push: Insights into Duotone’s Concept Blue initiative, using eco-friendly materials like bio-based bladders and recycled plastics to reduce kiteboarding’s environmental impact.
- Wing Foiling Transition: Tom’s love-hate journey learning wing foiling, rediscovering the joy of progression, and his thoughts on the sport’s untapped potential and the rise of “para-wings.”
- Advice for Young Riders: Tom’s wisdom for aspiring water sports athletes—embrace the learning process, prioritize fun over pressure, and stay true to what fuels your passion for longevity in the sport.
- Follow Tom’s adventures on Instagram at @courtintheact and catch his weekly vlogs on YouTube at Tom Court Kite.
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