Electronautic: A New Era of Electrical Hydrofoiling | The Foil Project Ep. 13 The Foil Project

We chat with the co-founder of Electronautic, Josh Cribb, as he walks us through the crazy journey of creating their first commercial craft; The WaveFlyer Volaré. From attaching foils to the bottom of a jet ski to riding waves with a glass of champagne, this company has come a long way, and they're only just beginning...



Timeline:

00:00 - Intro
1:10 - The Wave Drive Story
9:40 - How strong is the boat?
10:50 - How does the boat drive in Shallow Water?
12:33 - The Team
15:12 - Geofencing
16:42 - How the boat feels
19:42 - Who is the Wave Flyer Volaré for?
21:34 - Instagram Viral
26:20 - Using the wave flyer in waves
28:52 - The future
30:30 - Tow Foiling
32:13 - Battery Life and Solar Charging
33:54 - Where will we see foils in the future
35:54 - Active vs. Passive Foil systems
37:02 - General Response
38:58 - Manufacturing
42:52 - Are you interested?