The Foil Project

Hugh Mitchell (Hubert)
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Foiling has a story, and we are here to help write it. Join in on conversations with some of the worlds best foilers and local heroes to learn what makes them tick and what makes this sport so special. Hopefully we can learn a thing or two about foiling, and perhaps even life, along the way.

  1. 1d ago

    Axel Pham - The Rising Star of Hawaii Race Season 2026 || Ep. 42

    Axel Pham placed 13th in the Voyager Foiler Race, 10th in Paddle Imua, 6th in M2M then 3rd in the Kamolo and 3rd in the M2O... talk about a force to be reckoned with! This year Axel has deferred his engineering degree to pursue the world of downwind foil racing, and this Hawaii Race season he's shown that he's one of the top athletes to look out for. Axel is set to compete in the French and Australian legs of the Downwind Foil World tour, we can't wait to follow along!!

  2. 6d ago

    Adam Snow: #1 Unseeded Athlete in the Molokai to Oahu 2026 || Ep. 41

    Adam Snow sit's down with Hugh to chat all things Hawaii Race Season after completing his first M2O race and placing #1 amongst the unseeded riders. The Molokai to Oahu race this year was a brutal test of strength and endurance and it was awesome to get Adam's insight.

  3. Jul 19

    Caitlin Baxter - Post M2M Debrief || Ep. 40

    Hugh chats with Caitlin Baxter, who just completed her first M2M race! She dives into everything Hawaii race season including some of the epic battles that went down during the race. Cheers Caity!

  4. Jul 17

    The Downwind Foil World Tour and Hawaii Race Season with James Casey || Ep. 39

    Hugh talks to James Casey about the Downwind Foil World Tour. What is the Downwind Foil World Tour? Who can win this year? Who should you watch out for, and what is the organisation set up to achieve? Good luck to all the racers tomorrow for the M2M and then M2O!! Hugh talks to James Casey about the Downwind Foil World Tour. What is the Downwind Foil World Tour? Who can win this year? Who should you watch out for, and what is the organisation set up to achieve?Good luck to all the racers tomorrow for the M2M and then M2O!! The Downwind Foil World Tour Survey https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDWdnVmfz-nQt0qcLF9sKmkf-uToO7ajJdckKM_tON1q-Qgw/viewform?pli=1 DWFWT - Website https://downwindfoilworldtour.com/ Read the RuleBook https://downwindfoilworldtour.com/rulebook/

  5. Jul 15

    Jon Mann - Post Paddle Imua debrief: Let's dive into Race Stats || Ep. 38

    Hugh chats with Jon Mann about the crazy fast times and close finishes of Paddle Imua this year, plus what to expect for M2M and M2O!

  6. Jul 12

    Jadon Neuendorf - Pre Paddle Imua Race chat || Ep. 47

    Hugh chat's with Jadon Neuendorf who placed 14th in the recent Voyager Foiler x Wetfeet race on Oahu. They talk all things racing including Jadon's move to F4 foils this year, Voyager x Wetfeet race results and the top competitors to look out for this race season and Kaohi Leash modern leg rope developement. Thanks to Axis Foils, Code Foils and Kaohi Leashes for supporting this coverage by the Downwind Foil World Tour. 00:00 Introduction to the Downwind Foil World Tour 04:39 Recap of the Wet Feet Voyager Foiler Race 12:02 Foil Technology and Trends in Hawaii 20:00 Racer Performance and Key Competitors 33:35 Women in Foiling: Highlights from the Race 36:10 Closing Thoughts and Future Races

  7. Jul 9

    Trent Carter - The Hawaiin Race Season Begins || Podcast Ep.46

    The Hawaiin Race Series is underway! Hugh Mitchell chats with Trent Carter about what's going on in Hawaii. Thanks to Axis Foils, Code Foils and Kaohi for supporting the Downwind Foil World Tour and this podcast series.

  8. Mar 2

    When Prone Downwind Sends GO WRONG! | Will Philips | ep. 45

    I'll let Will tell the story, but basically, don't fall downwind prone foiling in South West Aus (and if you do, make sure to keep smiling!)Cheers for tuning in, and thanks Will for the story!

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Foiling has a story, and we are here to help write it. Join in on conversations with some of the worlds best foilers and local heroes to learn what makes them tick and what makes this sport so special. Hopefully we can learn a thing or two about foiling, and perhaps even life, along the way.

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  • Creator
    Hugh Mitchell (Hubert)
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Hugh Mitchell (Hubert)
  • Show Website
    The Foil Project

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