This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire.
On this episode we sit down with Kevin Collins, a seasoned waterman who’s spent the last 24 years mastering kite surfing, and foiling on Maui’s world-class waves. From his early days chasing thunderstorms in Florida to building a foiling hub in Paia, Kevin shares his journey, hard-earned lessons, and the stoke of riding alongside many of Maui's legends. This episode is a deep dive into the evolution of foiling, the vibrant Maui community, and the passion that keeps Kevin charging at 64.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- From Florida to Maui: How Kevin’s kite surfing passion led him to Maui in 2001, trading a sedentary tech life for a waterman’s lifestyle fueled by consistent trade winds.
- Maui Foil House Origins: The story of transforming a rundown windsurfing rental into a foiling base, offering lessons, rentals, and guided experiences for visitors.
- Foiling’s Early Days: Kevin’s journey from risky aluminum foils to riding cutting-edge Armstrong gear, reinvigorating his love for wind sports with the “unicycle on water” vibe.
- Mentoring Young Talent: Riding with rising stars like Cash Berzolla, Kevin reflects on the calculated risks and cat-like reflexes driving the next generation at spots like Pier 1.
- Maui’s Foiling Paradise: Why Ka’a and other breaks make Maui a global foiling mecca, with insights on the upcoming downwind season and Triple Crown races.
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