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jawbreaker.ioRiding the Wind: A Journey into the Heart of Windsurfing with Varun MohanWelcome to today’s episode of our podcast! We’re diving into the exciting world of windsurfing with the talented Varun Mohan, who is the founder of Building Windsurf. Varun has a unique perspective on both the art and the science of windsurfing. He mentioned, “Windsurfing is more than just a sport; it’s about connecting with nature and embracing the wind.”
In his YouTube channel, Varun shares insights on building and improving windsurfing equipment, offering valuable tips and techniques to enthusiasts at all levels. He emphasizes, “It’s all about making the sport accessible. There’s a sense of freed...2025-05-0800 min
The Windsurfing PodcastWho is Dani Aberli - Ben & Paul Windsurfing PodcastWorking with Patrik D, F2, Choco, Fanatic and now the Production Manager at Duotone... we catch up to hear Dani's full story2025-05-062h 16The Windsurfing PodcastWho is the BEST Windsurfer in the world? Ben & Paul Windsurfing PodcastWho is the BEST windsurfer in the world... right now? How do you pick them? Alrounder? get involved....2025-04-092h 20The Windsurfing PodcastDoes Size Matter? Ben & Paul Windsurfing PodcastYes.. times have changed.. and size does matter!! Lets talk about how big is big? What is big enough? What is too small? Whats in your quiver?2025-03-142h 40The Windsurfing PodcastThere is a NEW Dunkerbeck in town! - Paul & Ben PodcastBjorn Dunkerbeck Dominated the sport of windsurfing for well over a decade... now it's time for a NEW Dunkerbeck to make his mark! We are catching up with the up and coming Talent that is Liam Dunkerbeck 26th Feb LIVE.. so tune in2025-02-261h 35The Windsurfing PodcastWindsurfing Podcast is Back - Ben & PaulWhat has been going on in the Windsurfing World?2025-02-241h 39
LENNY BROS.Why Windsurfing is the Most Underrated Sport Ever! (w/ LEVI SIVER)This conversation delves into the world of windsurfing, featuring an absolute legend of the sport, Levi Siver. The crew discusses their experiences, the evolution of windsurfing techniques and equipment, the competitive nature of the sport, and the camaraderie among windsurfers. They also touch on the historical context of windsurfing in Maui, the changing dynamics of the sport, and the relationship between surfers and windsurfers. The conversation highlights the passion and dedication of those involved in windsurfing, as well as the challenges they face, including injuries and competition anxiety. They also explore the dynamics between the two sports, the thrill...2025-01-111h 26The Windsurfing PodcastReal thoughts on Hookipa & Maui - Paul & Ben PodcastPVB talks us through his recent trip to maui.. touch on Wave Rally, sponsorship and the state of windsurfing2024-11-212h 09
NanoCruising : the small boat cruising podcast (dinghy cruising & trailer sailing)Windsurfing the Edge: Jono Dunnett's windsurfing Odyssey around JapanSend us a textIn this thrilling follow-up episode, we continue our conversation with the legendary windsurfer, Jono Dunnett. After his record-breaking windsurfing journeys around Britain and Europe, Jono embarked on his most ambitious challenge yet—circumnavigating Japan.Join us as Jono shares the trials and triumphs of navigating the complex seas of Japan, from battling unpredictable weather to overcoming the language barrier in a foreign land. We also dive into why Jono is committed to documenting his epic adventures through his books and website, and how the support of a dedicated community fuels his pa...2024-08-1616 min
Must Have Seen TVNew Gidget, "Windsurfing Lesson"SUMMER SPECIAL! This week on Must Have Seen TV, Brett and Ethan talk about the New Gidget episode "Windsurfing Lesson." Move over Sally Field! Moondoggie can get it! And who knew a windsurfing instructor could be part of a floral shop dynasty?!Subscribe to our Patreon for new episodes every other weekSubscribe to Must Have Seen TV on YouTube, Acast, iTunes, Deezer, and moreFollow Brett, Ethan, and Must Have Seen TV on InstagramPodcast art by Dyna MoeTheme song: "I'm in Favor of Friendship" by The Five Smit...2024-08-151h 09NanoCruising : the small boat cruising podcast (dinghy cruising & trailer sailing)Epic Windsurfing Adventures with Jono Dunnett: From Britain to EuropeSend us a textIn this thrilling episode of NanoCruising, we sit down with the extraordinary Jono Dunnett, who has not only circumnavigated Britain on a windsurfer but also holds the Guinness World Record for the longest windsurf journey, covering an astonishing 15,000 kilometers around Europe. Currently, Jono is tackling the waters around Japan, continuing his incredible journey.Join us as we delve into Jono's background in windsurfing, the inspiration behind his ambitious adventures, and the invaluable support from his community. We'll explore the technical intricacies of cruising on a windsurfer, hear about some of his...2024-08-0219 min
HockeyStick ShowFrom Windsurfing to AI Meetups - Matt Carey - HS#17Matt Carey's AI Journey: From Windsurfing to London’s AI MeetupsJoin Miko Pawlikowski on HockeyStick as he chats with Matt Carey, an AI engineer at StackOne, AWS Community Builder, organizer of AI Demo Days, and OpenUK AI Advisory Board member. In this episode, Matt shares his unique path from competitive windsurfing to AI engineering, the challenges of transitioning from outdoor sports to indoor coding, and his passion for building a strong AI community in London. They delve into the vibrant AI scene in London, the importance of open-source advocacy, and the exciting innovations happening in Web AI...2024-07-2938 minThe Windsurfing PodcastWhat is the Perfect Windsurfing Event? - Ben & Paul PodcastLets talk about the perfect windsurfing event.. what makes it? What elements are needed? Party? Pros vs Amateurs? Brands? Media?2024-05-152h 02The Windsurfing PodcastMan DOWN!!! Marc Pare is OUT! - Paul & Ben PodcastI think it's time for a catch up.. lets have a chat about all things windsurfing. Including the shock NEWS that Marc Pare is out of the Next PWA event in Chile2024-03-141h 15
The Windsurfing PodcastWhat_s going on in the Windsurfing world_ _ Paul and Ben PodcastWhat is going on in the windsurfing world....2024-01-251h 48
The Windsurfing PodcastBest Windsurfing Brand - - Ben & Paul PodcastI know i know... it's impossible to say but intrested to hear your thoughts. As the PWA/IWT release the Constructors rankings from the tour2024-01-091h 11
The Windsurfing PodcastMarc Pare Dropped by Duotone!!! - Where is he going next? - Ben & Paul PodcastWow.. didn't see this coming!! One of the most hard working and talented guys in the windsurfing world has been dropped by their sponsors!!! Lets discuss...2023-12-191h 52
The Windsurfing PodcastAntoine Albeau - Luderitz Speed UpdateThe Legend that is Antoine Albeau is joining us in the LIVE studio from Luderitz. So any questions on Speed, Luderitz or Windsurfing in general tune in!2023-11-201h 30
The Windsurfing PodcastWinners & Losers - Aloha Classic Recap - 2023 - IWT_PWAWe look back over the Aloha Classic and work out the Winners and losers! ...plus go into Windsurfing scene and competition scene in general2023-11-063h 06
The Windsurfing Podcast11 Windsurfing Questions - Ep 2 - The Big Windsurfing Quiz11 Windsurfing Questions some are visual... so i apolagise for the audio only! Paul Dunn from Boom windsurfing is the Quiz guest!2023-10-181h 34
UN.LIMITED#27 The magical dance of windsurfing mit Graham EzzyIn der neuesten Folge des Un.Limited Podcasts ist der renommierte World Cup Windsurfer Graham Ezzy zu Gast. In dieser Episode unterhält sich Gastgeberin Luisa Husmann mit Graham über die faszinierenden psychologischen Dimensionen seines Sports.
Im Gegensatz zu vielen anderen Sportarten, in denen herkömmliche psychologische Interventionen wie Visualisierungen oft eine wichtige Rolle spielen, hat Graham Ezzy festgestellt, dass solche Techniken in seinem Sport nicht immer funktionieren. Beim Windsurfen hängt alles von den Launen von Wind und Wasser ab, was wenig Kontrolle über Wettkampf- oder Trainingstage ermöglicht. Obwohl es wenig gibt, was Sicherheit bietet, hat Gr...2023-10-1054 min
The Windsurfing PodcastWindsurfing Legends.. - Ep 2 - Paul & Ben - Weekly PodcastIt's Legends Week... let's discuss who makes the Windsurfing 'HALL OF FAME' Special guess.. Quiz.. plus chat!! :)2023-09-202h 06
The Windsurfing Podcast#74 - Windsurfing millionaire - MICHAL POLANOWSKI - How he did it!Michal polanowski has followed his passions for windsurfing and business... now he’s the combining high level windsurfing with a successful green energy company!! Maciek chats to him to find out how it all happened.2023-04-191h 08
The Windsurfing Podcast#73 - Marc Paré - The Windsurfing PodcastThis Week it's Wave ripper Marc Paré.. but it wasn't in the waves where it all started!2023-04-121h 13
The Windsurfing Podcast#71 - Windsurfing Viral video- LIVE PodcastWe had a viral video!!! 500k view in 48hrs... which is kind of ridiculous when you see the video!!Is it real.. it Bots?? I get PvB back in to discuss...2023-03-291h 54
The Windsurfing Podcast#69 Starting a Windsurfing Brand - 'WeOne The Windsurfing Podcast'WeONE' are the NEW Brand in town... so we thought we would catch up with Paul Simmerl (Brand Manager) and Head of racing department... Ex PWA Racer: Ben Van der Steen to Ask them all about and see how it going.2023-03-151h 06
The Windsurfing Podcast#68 - We Pick a Windsurfing Dream teamHost Maciek is joined by Ben Proffitt and Craig Gertenbach (Fanatic Brand Manger) to Pick their Dream teams going into 2023... But there are some rules:*7 people per team*2 wavesailors*2 racers*1 freestyler*1 legend(has to be retired from competition)*1 wildcard / free choice*minimum 2 girls*maximum 2 world champions(legends excluded)2023-03-081h 34
The Windsurfing Podcast#67 – Robby Swift – Windsurfing PodcastOne of NP/JP longest serving riders (26 years ) who has been there and done it in nearly every discipline... and he's still going strong today. it is of course... Robby Swift!0:00 Teaser 1:48Intro, PWA/IWT merger11:30 Starting in UK, Parental support, Sponsors18:40 Oceans Academy, Learning to be pro and parties33:57 Freestyle world titles, Ricardo, learning moves45:54 Super X period, Slalom56:21 Waves and future wave champs1:04:22 Being a contest sailor1:13:10 JP/NP relationship1:17:18 Quickfire2023-03-011h 29
The Windsurfing Podcast#64 - Ester Ledecka is a Windsurfer!!!Ester Ledecka talks to Maciek about her windsurfing history and windsurfing at home. They chat about her amazing success at the 2018 olympics and the similarities with trying to maintain a world class level in two different disciplines. Ester tells us about the crazy windy Defi Wind experience and how she sees the windsurf community in comparison to the snow community. Ester's enthusiasm for windsurfing shines through as she tells us about her goals in the sport.2022-08-2447 min
Outdoors PeopleWindsurfing in the UKProfessional fitness coach and windsurfer, Svetlana Writtle, explains how she became involved in windsurfing and her passion for the sport. Svetlana also explains the different styles of windsurfing, and talks about the various places in the world she has traveled, enjoying this amazing sport. The Camping Show is broadcast live Wednesdays at 6PM ET.The Camping Show TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).The Camping Show Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4...2022-08-1849 min
The Windsurfing Podcast#61 – Ian Boyd – Windsurfing gave me everything!The original Freestyler... Ian Boyd on the Podcast!2022-06-151h 15
The Windsurfing Podcast#60 Ask the… Pro – Taty Frans – Podcast LIVEThis week we have an all around legend... Biggest smile on the beach and always giving off good vibes. In Windsurfing terms he's got all the skills - Freestyle, Slalom or Foil.Who is it.. it is of course Taty Frans2022-06-081h 45
The Windsurfing Podcast#58 - North Windsurfing is BackNorth Windsurfing research and development team Peter Bijl and Chris Williams talk to Maciek about the new sails they've been working on using 3Di technology.2022-05-251h 06
The Windsurfing Podcast#57 - Ask the... Shaper - Patrik DiethelmA NEW series of LIVE podcasts where we bring on Experts in the field to answer your questions.You can do it LIVE or comment on the social media channels before it happens.Let me know if you like the concept... and don't worry the normal podcasts are NOT going away.First up in Patrik Diethelm - Ex F2 Shaper and currently has his own Windsurfing brand where he not only design boards also Sails now.2022-05-191h 58
The Windsurfing Podcast#56 - IQFoil - Olympic Windsurfing - UpdateIf you've NOT been following the IQ Foil tour/ranking... this podcast should get you up to speed!Talking about the movers and shakers and which countries are pushing on.plus best bets for European glory and a load of technical trimming tips and tricks.2022-05-121h 32
The Windsurfing Podcast#53 – Alex Mussolini - Pro Windsurfing is Dying!!This week we get the inside scoop from Ex PWA tour rider and world tour challenger – Alex Mussolini2022-04-201h 15
The Windsurfing Podcast#50 Bjorn Dunkerbeck - The GOAT joins the Windsurfing Podcast for his longest interview ever!Do we really need to introduce Bjorn Dunkerbeck?? Im pretty sure we dont! Worlds most decorated not only windsurfer but athlete of all time joins Maciek for a chat about everything from his early days in Gran Canaria, his intimidating presence, his ugly battles with The Team all the way to being a full time dad introducing his son Liam to the World stage. A man of actions rather then words this is definetely the Worlds longest Terminator interview!2022-03-3052 min
The Windsurfing Podcast#48 - Bruce Wylie - 400,000 windsurf boards a year...This week on the Podcast Maciek catches up with Bruce Wylie. Who is the Main point of contact for the Windsurfing Industry at the biggest production board factory in the world - Cobra2022-03-161h 03
The Windsurfing Podcast#47 - Roberto Ricci - The Windsurfing PodcastThe Main man behind RRD... Roberto Ricci up first!0:00 Teaser1:30 Beginnings, shaping with Drops8:30 Maui/Italy 80's shaper/rider, starts RRD '8914:40 Maui experimental time18:16 Friends with Sven, still competitive23:05 '93 Almost burnt family house down, changed outlook29:28 Driven by winning machines and making all-round funboards32:55 Antoine effect, what happened to dream team, current tour41:15 Looking to all-round watersport riders44:09 Encouraging new shapers, keep riding/testing49:35 Being manager of large company53:10 Follow your passion, have fun58:36 Comparing the windsport markets1:04:01 'We were uncool before uncool...2022-03-091h 11
Rad Season Action Sports PodcastBjörn Dunkerbeck — 42 x Windsurf World Champion on Windsurfing Speed Records and Staying FocusedBjörn Dunkerbeck is the undisputed G.O.A.T of windsurfing, a 42 time windsurf world champion and the windsurf speed record holder. Björn's parents fell in love with windsurfing in Denmark. They decided to move to Gran Canaria when Björn was 8 and opened the Dunkerbeck Windsurf Center where he learnt. Björn started competing in windsurfing at 12. He was 2nd in the junior world championships in the under 18 category when he was only 15 and was rising rapidly on the world rankings.At 18 he was 2nd in the world just behind Robby Naish. Then...2022-01-2432 min
Bar Karate - The Sailing PodcastBar Karate - The Sailing Podcast Ep125 Bruce Kendall NZ windsurfing legendPublished 12 September 2021We chat to Bruce Kendall, New Zealand windsurfing legend. Gold and Bronze from the Olympics and chock a block full of great stories!!enjoy.#barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkaratesailorslarger #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #pwa #pwaworldtour #windsurfing #starboard #olympicwindsurfing #glide_windsurfing2021-09-121h 46
The Windsurfing Podcast#45 - Fred Haywood - I went so fast I lost all my hair!!Windsurfing legend Fred Haywood joins the podcast and tells us some great stories, from swimming greatness with Mark Spitz to the early days of big wave riding in Maui. Fred has the kind of attitude that take people places and he leads by example, so when he decided to be the fastest windsurfer in the world it wasn't long before set the new record and burst through the 30knt barrier in the early eighties! Then locked in a battle for the outright sailing record Fred tried out all kinds of weird and wonderful designs on the windsurfer. Now Fred living...2021-08-251h 18
The Windsurfing Podcast#44 - Dave White - Fighting Back after a StrokeSandy Clunas has been presenting his own podcast 'The After Hours Lounge' this is his latest podcast with windsurfing legend, Dave White! Whitey is an ex-professional windsurfer and all-round windsurfing legend having spent his early years setting speed records and holding the production speed record for many years. We discussed his recent life threatening situation in Mauritius, suffering a stroke whilst out sailing and the resulting rescue story. This was followed by another massive stroke which put him in a position unable to talk and move but in true Whitey fashion he has stayed mentally strong and with the support...2021-06-161h 16
Sometimes We PodcastHow honest reviews could change windsurfing? Top Gear in Windsurfing?Hi, welcome back! We start with a quick catch up and tell you how our first week in Bol, Croatia has been. Then we discuss how a 'Top Gear style', brutally honest show/channel could work in the windsurfing industry? 2021-06-0938 min
The Windsurfing Podcast#43 - Twan Verseput - Speed World ChampionTwan Verseput is one of the first new generation speed-focused pro windsurfers and currently the Worlds 3rd fastest man on 500 meters. But is he actually a pro? What does it take to go down the Luderitz canal at 100kph peaks. What kind of gear and training does he use? Does being absolutely massive help? And what does he think about the Facebook Speed World Championships? This and much more on the newest installment of The Windsurfing Podcast!2021-06-091h 26
The Windsurfing Podcast#42 Timo Mullen - MOST DEDICATED WINDSURFER OF ALL TIME?Timo Mullen is the most passionate windsurfer we know. His whole life, his job, his private life revolves around chasing swells. From travelling to Gnaraloo for a weekend to booking 6months of tickets every week in case its good Timo is just one of kind. And all that with an irish wit and loads of stories - cant do much better than that for the latest installment of The Windsurfing Podcast!2021-06-022h 13
The Windsurfing Podcast#41 Adam Sims - „Freestyle is as alive as ever!”Adam Sims is a windsurfer, traveler, filmer, and recently appointment CEO of the European Freestyle Pro Tour. How does he juggle so many hats? What's the cost of running an event? How much work does it take? Why are freestylers different from other windsurfers? Can he play the didgeridoo? This and much more on the newest installment of The Windsurfing Podcast!2021-05-271h 37
Living PhilosophyZara Davis on Speed Windsurfing, Osteopathy, and Overcoming Mental and Physical BarriersZara Davis is one of the biggest names in windsurfing when it comes to speed. She was the only windsurfer to hold simultaneously the records for the 500m distance and the outright nautical mile until Antoine Albeau accomplished the same feat more recently. As a windsurfer and osteopath, Zara is no stranger to overcoming mental and physical barriers, and in this podcast she discusses her insights into competition, getting more women into windsurfing, and the secrets of mental and physical health.Living Philosophy is brought to you by ...2021-05-1754 min
The Windsurfing Podcast#39 - Dany Bruch „Maybe I would’ve been World Champion. Maybe I would retire 10 years ago.”Dany Bruch has a story like no other. Just as he was starting to gain traction as the „next best thing” to come out of the Canary Islands, he was forced to stop windsurfing to save a family business. Few years later he clawed his way back all the way to podium finishes in multiple stops on tour and established himself as an R&D expert. He takes us thru that journey and countless up and downs with openess and level of detail you’re not gonna get anywhere else!2021-05-051h 58
The Windsurfing Podcast38 Amado Vrieswijk - „I feel that last World Title is mine”Amado Vrieswijk is an undisputed modern-day windsurfing superstar. And absolute air moves master can also hold his own in waves and slalom but even has an event win to his name in the foiling discipline. Why do it all? Is that the reason for the freestyle World Title eluding him for the past 5 years? Did he really go out the night before his World Title heat? That and much more in the latest installment of The Windsurfing Podcast2021-04-281h 02
In QueryEP 15: Windsurfing, engineering and autonomous vehicles w/ David Hayes #TechFromSquareOneIn this episode of the In Query, we discuss windsurfing, engineering and autonomous vehicles with David Hayes. David is the CEO and founder of AVO, the autonomous vehicle organization, a Toronto-based startup. AVO is building the world's first fully connected and autonomous construction site. David competed in the world cup in the Olympic windsurfing discipline for 8 years, he placed top 5 at the Miami World Cup and won a world championship in 2005. Additionally, he built an international team of elite athletes, trainers, and coaches who pushed the limits for sports science and performance on the water. Currently based in Toronto...2021-04-1555 min
The Windsurfing Podcast#37 The Hausers - The power windsurf couple living the fairytail on MauiCasey and Sarah Hauser are both charging Jaws and pushing the limits in Maui. Coming from different worlds, Casey lake sailing in the US and Sarah growing up in the paradise that is New Caledonia they found each other in Maui. It is a crazy story from Sarah driven to pursue professional windsurfing finds herself in the mecca of wavesailing and meets a chatty guy who helps her on that path. Now established as one of the best female wave riders in the world Sarah has taken an interesting pathway to achieve most of her goals. Listen to one of...2021-04-151h 40
The Windsurfing Podcast#36 Lena Erdil - "I have a sausage sponsor.."Lena Erdil has tried her hand at all disciplines of windsurfing and now is part of the PWA management team. In this podcast she goes back to the start and tells us how she found windsurfing and the love for slalom racing. Almost braking the women's speed record at Luderitz was also a highlight and we hear some great stories from this period. The motivation for wave sailing ended with injury but she's fighting back in the slalom and now with the IQ foil competitions. Recently her influence has helped see equal prize money come into the sport and Lena...2021-04-081h 31
The Windsurfing Podcast#34 Martin Brandner 2.0 - The backstory, F2 success years and future ideasLegendary brand manager Martin Brandner is BACK!! In this second appearance on the podcast the conversation heads back to the start and his route into windsurfing is an interesting tale. From landlocked Austria to running a top team from the glory days of windsurf competition in the 90's. Like many in Europe at the time he enjoyed the party that was the global windsurfing boom years and found a path to working in that industry throughout the 80's. Hear all about the stories from these years and just how different running a major brand in that era was from the...2021-03-241h 46
The Windsurfing Podcast#33 - The Schweitzer's story – The Windsurfing PodcastHoyle Schweitzer was the co-invented of the original Windsurfer. His son Matt was the first World Champion. Matt’s son and Hoyle’s grandson Zane is an elite waterman. Who better to give us a history lesson! And a super fun one as well, with zero BS, just as we like it on the Windsurfing Podcast. Right from the very beginnings all the way to Zane and Maciek partying it up in Peru and the Schweitzers new movie - Broken Moulds.2021-03-171h 23
The Windsurfing Podcast#31 - Scott Sanchez MPG - most succesful coach in pro windsurfing historyIf you followed the PWA tour in the late 90s in early 2000s you definetely heard of the Maximum Performance Group - MPG. The man behind those 3 letters competition absolutely dreaded is Scott Sanchez. An Olympic skier himself he’s coached an incredible variety of athletes - from NBA players to skiers, windsurfers and even F1 drivers. Get comfortable and have a listen to Scott go behind the scenes of training your favourite windsurfers including Jason Polakow, Francisco Goya, Micah Buzianis, Kai Lenny, Marcilio Browne, Levi Siver and so many more...2021-03-031h 31
The Windsurfing Podcast#30 Boujmaa Guilloul - the humble Moroccan radical wave legendOne of the most radical and progressive wave sailors of recent times. Boujmaa comes from humble beginnings telling us just how he came to find windsurfing as his passion and his work. He highlights some of the crazy stunts he has tried, almost costing him his life but giving him a new perspective and new goals... such as sharing windsurfing in developing countries. He compares the two major tours where he has tasted success and battles with the Moroccan internet in his own casual but stylish way. Sit back and enjoy listening to a truly remarkable story from a truly...2021-02-241h 24
The Windsurfing Podcast#29 Legendary F2/JP manager Martin Brandner - The Godfather of Professional WindsurfingLegendary brand manager Martin Brandner is like the Godfather. Ruthless and mega effective, yet the ones working with and for him adore him. Specially after its done. He assembled some of the best, most succesful teams in windsurfing history for F2 and JP and now, retired he tells us all about it. From applying Nike’a startery in windsurfing to almost starting a new brand with Peter Thommen and Bjorn, signing a young Ricardo Campello, Kauli Seadi always being late and not owning a phone, Antoine Albeau not being able to develop boards and a possible comeback to the business Ma...2021-02-172h 21
The Windsurfing Podcast#28 Ross Williams „You’re not gonna see me on the racecourse in 2021”Ross Williams is probably the best all around windsurfer of the 2010s. Top5 across 4 disciplines, the Isle of Wight native never won a Slalom or Wave World Title but he’s one the most respected competitors on the scene. Why? And why did he not win that elusive slalom title that he came so close to? How did he even get there coming from pretty modest beginnings? And is the end for Ross or is the competitve hunger gonna come back after taking a year off in 2021? All that and much more on the newest Windsurfing Podcast!2021-02-101h 40
The Windsurfing Podcast#27 Keith Teboul - „I was supposed to be the accountant...”Keith Teboul is now a household name. Marcilio Browne won a World Title on his boards, Kai Lenny does his thing exclusively on KT’s designs and he’s shaped for most of big names in pro windsurfing, surfing and stand up paddling. But where the hell did he come from? Wasnt he supposed to be Quatro’s accountant? What led to him taking over the job of Sean Ordonez? Is it a course to be able to test your own products? And how boring is it to build flat water boards? This and much more on the latest episode of The...2021-02-031h 30
The Windsurfing Podcast#26 Max Rowe, Cancer, Being a Dad, Hair Loss... oh and Windsurfing!!!Sandy Clunas has been presenting his own podcast 'The After Hours Lounge' though-out 2020. This is his last podcast for 2020 with fellow Club Vass legend, Max Rowe! 'Max is a professional windsurfer and all round UK windsurfing legend having spent almost a decade on tour competing and 4 of those years within the top 15. We discussed his late start into windsurfing and his attitude of keeping professional, yet trying not to put too much pressure on himself and enjoy the journey. We talked sponsorship deals, both good and bad, and the stresses of always trying to stay relevant and keep your...2021-01-071h 31
The Windsurfing Podcast#25 - Graham Ezzy „There are rules. But Im a local”Graham Ezzy is Hawaiian windsurfing royalty. Son of sail designer and brand owner David Ezzy, Graham was pretty much destines to be involved in the sport one way or another. He did however get a Princeton degree and interviewed for a finance job in New York. Why he decided to change course, what the sport means to him, how he decides which wave is his and much more on the new Windsurfing Podcast.2020-12-091h 36
#GrowNOW The PodcastS3 Episode 16: What windsurfing can teach us about businessPassion drives us and gives us energy to the point that we don’t know how to stop doing it. Being passionate about your life, your business or your hobbies has extended and ever-growing benefits, elevating energy levels to new highs.
We are, after all, talking in this season about the untold stories of entrepreneurs so sharing my experience with windsurfing fits right like a glove. And just as you can’t surf without wind, you can’t deny that the clients are the driving force of any business. The clients are the wind for any business owner...2020-11-3020 min
The Windsurfing Podcast#24 - Kai Katchadourian: „I just love to sail scared”You might know Kai Katchadourian as the voice of the Aloha Classic. But did you know he locked in multiple semifinal appearances in that very contest going head to head with all the big names of the 90s? Did you know he was a part of the first „real” Jaws session? Did you know he was crowned Worlds Fastest Drummer? And in our opinion one of the most historically knowledgable windsurfers out there. yet lives in Finland out of all places. This and much more in the newest installment of The Windsurfing Podcast.2020-11-182h 42
The Windsurfing Podcast#23 - Gonzalo Costa Hoevel: „IQ Foil’s selection to the Olympics changed my life”Gonzalo Costa Hoevel has been around, that’s for sure. Mistral One Design Youth World Champion, Formula Windsurfing World Champion, multiple PWA Slalom podiums and finally a PWA World Title in Foiling is a hell of a resume for the 40 year old Argentinian. Now just 2 years removed from his World Championship he moved into a new role - IQ Foil Class Manager. How does a class get elected to the olympics? What does its manager actually do? How did he convince all those countries to vote for it? And why is he the national hero of Austria? All that and mu...2020-11-111h 45
The Windsurfing Podcast#22 John Skye: “Drawing sails with crayons in class really set me up for the future”John Skye had pretty much no chance of becoming a professional windsurfer. Growing up in Luton, landlocked minus a local lake, started windsurfing late, full university degree and a late start on the freestyle tour doesnt sound like a recipe for a great career. Yet hear he is almost 20 years and multiple podiums later having carved out a hell of a life for himself and his family, now also designing sails for RRD. How the hell did he do it? Tune in and find out2020-11-041h 53
The Windsurfing Podcast#19 Oda Johanne - „Where I’m from everybody’s equal”Oda Johanne Broedholt is a household name in womens freestyle windsurfing. If it wasnt for Sarah-Quita she’d probably have a couple World Titles to her name. Not bad for someone that almost became a professional handball player! In a conversation with Maciek she dives into all the similarities and differences between the two sports, as well as her analytical prowess, what would it take for her to beat the Queen and of course gender equality in windsurfing.2020-10-141h 14
The Windsurfing Podcast#17 - Pierre Mortefon: "It's impossible to be friends when you're fighting for a World Title"Pierre Mortefon. The 2019 PWA World Slalom Champion. Some might say well overdue as already in 2015 he was very close to getting it. He lost on a tiedbreak to Antoine Albeau and to make it worse it took hours after the racing was done for him to find out since nobody knew what the rules were. How did that change him? What is his relationship with Matteo Iachino and Antoine Albeau his title ever-present title rivals? How did his aproach towards no rules after the life-threatening crash with Taty Frans? Do you get slower when your first child is born? All...2020-09-301h 56
Off The Water's PodcastOff The Water - Episode9 - WindsurfingRobin Nicol and Marc Turner take over the Off The Water podcast this month, with a fantastic insight into the journey of a windsurfing family from Loch Insh who have followed a performance pathway to international success.
Islay Watson (19) recently won silver at the first IQ Foiling European Championships in Switzerland is joined by her mother Kim as the share their journey into windsurfing, the challenges and explain what it is like to race the newest Olympic class of foiling windsurfers at International level. It's an epic for sure.
To find out more about windsurfing a...2020-09-2533 min
The Windsurfing Podcast#16 - Andrea Cucchi: The dealings and relationships behind running a windsurf brandAndrea Cucchi has been in the business of windsurfing for 25 years now. As a competitor he did his first World Cup in 96 and just as he was about to enter his prime years he decided to start Point-7. „Cookie” takes us through all the trials and tribulations coming with that. Suppliers, designers, materials, workers, teamriders - what does it take to be successful on the market? Do you need to be a shark among the fish? How does a World Title affect the brand? This and much more from 2 guys with a long personal relationship - Andrea sponsored Maciek for 2 year...2020-09-231h 52
The Windsurfing Podcast#15 Robby Naish - “If I wasn’t windsurfing I’d be working at McDonalds”Do we really need to tell you who Robby Naish is? Guess not! What we can tell you is that Maciek didn’t take it easier on him then anyone else. How did he even become so good? Why did he stay on tour after he stopped winning? Why did he start a brand when he said it’s the last thing he’d do? Why didn’t he want to give custom boards to Kauli and Brawzinho? What really happened with Bernd Roedriger? And how far can one stick ones head up ones ass? For this and much more tune in...2020-09-162h 16
The Windsurfing Podcast#14 - Balz Müller: is freestyle free enough?Balz Müller has skyrocketed into windsurfing stardom in the last 18 months or so. But he was the same crazy stoked Swiss, wearing that same helmet, with that same all-or-nothing attitude already 10 years ago. What changed? Is foil freestyle the future? Is winging here to stay? How does it feel to get knocked out cold by his own board? This and much more in the newest installment of the Windsurfing Podcast!2020-09-091h 41
The Windsurfing Podcast#13 - Phil McGain on The Team, Kevin Pritchard, establishing the PWA finishing an Ironman at 50 and moreIf anyone know modern racing history they know of Phil McGain. On this podcast Anders Bringdal "credited" him with destroying the fun in windsurfing by profesionalizing the sport and especially the equipment side of things. After claiming his maiden World Title in 1989 he later famously focused on "The Team" project whose goal was simple - defeat Bjorn after over a decade of dominance. He discusses all that and more, including what he would give to salvage his relationship with once apprentice and friend Kevin Pritchard and why did he decide to become a triathlete at 50 years of age...2020-09-022h 13
The Windsurfing Podcast#12 - Kevin Pritchard on beating Bjorn, Big contracts, Wave wins, Maui Life - The Windsurfing PodcastKevin Pritchard (KP) needs no introduction. 1999 Vice World Champion and the guy who finally took down Dunkerbeck after 12 years of domination in 2000. How did he and The Team manage it? What was it like at the end of the 90's era? What kind of contracts where being discussed? Why did he retire early? KP gives Maciek candid answers to these.. and many more classic stories!2020-08-191h 20
The Nugget Climbing PodcastEP 31: Maya Madere — Windsurfing, Endurance Training for Boulderers, and Trusting IntuitionMaya Madere is a 21-year-old comp kid from Austin, TX. We talked about attending school at Stanford and studying computer science, the endurance training program that helped her transition from bouldering to sport climbing, gunning for the 2024 Olympics, competition strategies, outdoor goals, intuitive training and eating, power screams, and windsurfing. Crafted Energy: https://www.craftedenergy.com/ Promo Code - CLIMBHARD30 - for 30% off your order! Support on Patreon:patreon.com/thenuggetclimbing Show Notes: http://thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/maya-madere Nuggets: 1:40 – Windsurfing 8:44 – Ma...2020-08-171h 48
The Windsurfing Podcast#11 - Patrik Diethelm on his unexpected rise, Peter Thommen, Ricardo, Maciek and much morePatrik Diethelm shaped 6 boards before he got a job at F2. Was he that good or just lucky? How did Peter Thommen react to him? What happened between him and Ricardo Campello? And how is it to work with our host Maciek Rutkowski? Find out this and much more in the latest episode of the Windsurfing Podcast2020-08-122h 43
The Windsurfing Podcast#7 - Sarah-Quita Offringa on her unlimited energy, gender equality in windsurfing and that time she competed with menSarah-Quita Offringa is pretty much the modern day Bjorn Dunkerbeck, the most well-rounded windsurfer to maybe ever step on a board. 17 World Titles and counting SQ takes us from her beginnings in the island of Aruba to her adolescent freestyle years on tour and the current days where she’s dominated slalom and won the waves in an impressive fashion. She also talks about the everlasting problems women endure in the sport of windsurfing and what to do to improve their situation2020-07-151h 33Sometimes We PodcastHow Extreme is Windsurfing?So is windsurfing an extreme sport? Yes or No? Maybe it can be both? This is a short podcast where we discuss this across the different disciplines, with some of our personal experience and also mention some drastic incidents from the Pro Tour.2020-07-0500 min
The Windsurfing Podcast#5 - Fanatic boss Craig Gertenbach on the state of the windsurfing industry, politics, bidding wars, and why he hates rockstar teamridersCraig Gertenbach has been in the sport for 40 years now. First as a grom in South Africa, then a top10 PWA competitor, finally brand manager for Fanatic that’s currently the sales leader on the windsurfing market. He takes us behind the scenes of running a brand, what he thinks the regular customer doesn’t understand and this one time he had a bidding war for a rider against a rival brand.2020-07-011h 33
The Windsurfing Podcast#3 - Jimmy Diaz - President of the PWA Talks about the Glory days, Big guns, Olympics and the Future of the PWA world tourJimmy Diaz is the president of the PWA. But before becoming windsurfing's most powerful influence he was just like any of us: a guy from a small place with some big dreams. In this episode El Presidente really opens up about the mental struggle of becoming a pro windsurfer, the glory days, how much money he would spend on boards, windsurfing in Colorado and why he wants to decrease the prize money for future events.2020-06-172h 12
The Windsurfing Podcast#1 - Josh Angulo about World Titles, addiction and a time when windsurfers made more money than surfersJosh Angulo is one of Hawaii's favourite sons. Insanely talented, younger brother of late 80s phenom Mark he busted onto the scene at the age of 17. He would go onto win 2 World Titles, build a succesful business and a loving family. But it definetely wasn't all smooth sailing. Josh takes us deep into the darkness of his drug addiction, the golden era of windsurfing and that time he had to fly halfway around the world to get his fins...2020-06-031h 28Sometimes We PodcastHow Covid Might Affect the Windsurfing IndustryWe start off with a quick catch up and tell you how our journey back to the UK went. Then we talk about the potential effect of the covid pandemic on windsurfing brands, riders and organisations. 2020-04-0700 minSometimes We PodcastOur Favourite Windsurfing TutorialsThis podcast starts off with just a quick rant about some people disregarding the covid-19 situation/rules and thinking their windsurfing is more important than a world pandemic. But the real topic of today is - we tell you where you can find some very useful windsurfing tutorials and also some photography courses/youtube channels.2020-03-2200 minSometimes We PodcastHow to recover from Windsurfing regularlyWe talk through our typical rest days, how we try to make the most of it and how we recover fully from a full week of hardcore training. Maybe some of these tips will be useful for you to implement in your own windsurfing life.Also Check out our Youtube Channel! Just search "Sometimes We Can Gybe" :) Thanks to our Sponsors: Foilworx ( whitecomposites.co.uk/foilworx ) & Jibewear ( Jibewear.de )Our social medias are Jamesbattye_48 & Kacperwozniak58 on instagram!2020-03-1700 min
#365Firsts Podcast: Stories of First TimesFirst Time WindsurfingThis is episode takes us to Belize, more specifically, to the small island of Caye Caulker which has the motto of "Go Slow." Where taxis are golf carts since you can pretty much walk or bike everywhere; the island is only 5 miles long and 1 mile wide, after all. I met my windsurfing instructor by the water on a pier smoking a joint. He later asked me to get into positions that just weren't natural for me...have a listen to find out more!!2020-03-1100 minSometimes We PodcastHow much does a GPS improve your windsurfing?Can GPS be used to improve your windsurfing? How much should you listen to the numbers on the screen? Is it a successful training tool or just a way to boost your ego? We share our opinions on this and discuss how we use them in our windsurfing lives. 2020-02-1300 minSometimes We PodcastHow to improve your windsurfing photosWant to take better photos of yourself or friends windsurfing? In this episode we talk with professional photographer, Bart from TRIO Stories with plenty of experience in capturing top-level windsurfing images. He gives some very interesting advice and we hope to have him back on again at some point to also discuss filming ideas and techniques.2020-02-0500 minSometimes We PodcastOur views on modern windsurfing marketingIn this episode we talk about some of the marketing techniques used in the windsurfing world. Is the tech talk getting out of hand at times? We also try something new. Give it a listen and tell us what you think!2019-09-0200 minSometimes We PodcastWhat Does Windsurfing Need?This is Part 2 of Episode 3. After discussing foiling with Mario, we go on to talk about why windsurfing in general isn't more mainstream and is such an underpaid sport. We give you some of our honest (and at times slightly savage) opinions about what we think is currently missing from the windsurfing scene.Thank you Mario for taking part in our podcast, check out his windsurfing youtube channel Surferzyzz for some great windsurfing content (unfortunately at the moment only in German).2019-07-2600 minSometimes We PodcastIs Windsurfing a Dying Sport?Welcome back, Here is the second episode of Sometimes We Podcast! In this episode, we will discuss whether windsurfing is really a dying sport. What is the potential, What can be improved and can it ever be as big as some other sports? Hope you enjoyed and let us know your opinions on our social media! 2019-07-0600 minSometimes We PodcastSocial Media in WindsurfingWelcome! to the first episode of Sometimes We Podcast, a weekly show where we will talk about all aspects of windsurfing, ask questions and get guests! This week we talk about social media in windsurfing and how we deal with and what we think.2019-06-3000 min
Will NichollsQuick tip: Windsurfing UpwindWindsurf coaching today, focusing on windsurfing upwind...2019-06-0101 minWill NichollsMy First Experience of Foiling WindsurfingIn this episode I thought I'd share some my initial thoughts and experiences with foiling windsurfing. I found I was learning so much through trial and error...2019-05-2704 minWill NichollsPrivate Windsurfing LessonI really enjoy teaching and helping people get better at windsurfing, today was all about making that happen...2019-04-2401 minWill NichollsMy Thoughts on Foiling Impacting the Windsurfing IndustryI think foiling windsurfing has really impacted the popularity of windsurfing in general, in this episode I share some of my thoughts on foiling...2019-03-2202 min
Brain DumpEpisode 1: Matt Carey - WindsurfingBristol student and Olympic hopeful, Matt Carey talks about the life of a windsurfing athlete.2018-12-0300 min
Sailing Uncovered - the PodcastSailing Uncovered 15 - The BIG debate & Freestyle WindsurfingEast coast or West coast - we debate the USA's best side. Plus Sarah Quita Offringa the Aruban freestyle superstar and multi-world Champion talks all things windsurfing and what sailing could learn from her sport.
Guests: Jesse Falcone & Mike Holt (3x 505 World Champ) @2'00", Sarah Quita Offrings@12'30"
2017-11-2219 minSailing Uncovered - the PodcastSailing Uncovered-EP15 USA's big sailing debate & Freestyle windsurfingEast coast or West coast - we debate the USA's best side. Plus Multi-world champ and Aruban freestyle superstar Sarah-Quita Offringa on what the rest of sailing could learn from windsurfing.
Guests: Jesse Falcone & Mike Holt (3x 505 World Champ) @2.00, David Bergehr (AUT) on the 470 @11.00, Sarah-Quita Offringa @12.30
2017-11-2219 min
Niche PodcastNiche Talk | Windsurfing with Sivert Hovda
The first in the travel series from Niche, Joey sits down with Sivert Hovda, who competed in the junior world championship for windsurfing, to learn a little bit more about the sport.Interviewee:Sivert HovdaMusic:A Mirror a Storm by People with Bodies2017-03-1000 min