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Matthias Kaufmann
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Join Matt as he chats about foiling with more or less famous foilers about being on foil. Did I mention that we talk about foiling? If you like the show and want to help me out: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out www.uponfoil.com for more Infos

  1. Foiling in Paradise with Manutea

    4D AGO

    Foiling in Paradise with Manutea

    On the other side of the world, in french Polynesia - Tahiti, foilers are frothing and have a phenomenal playground. Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show. Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app Thanks to the team around SurfEars for their commitment. Get yours here: https://6cZKVD.short.gy/surfears Thank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out our Website: www.uponfoil.com In this episode, we learn about Manutea's journey in water sports, his experiences with foiling, and the vibrant foiling community in Tahiti. Manutea shares insights about the challenges of long-distance foiling, safety measures, and the upcoming Tahitian Foil Festival. We also touch on sustainable tourism through Mahana Retreat, where Manutea offers sailing cruises around French Polynesia. The conversation highlights the beauty of Tahiti, the thrill of foiling, and the importance of community and safety in water sports. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:52 Foiling Journey and Experiences 05:36 Transition to SUP Foiling 08:28 Community and Events in Tahiti 14:01 Safety and Regulations in Foiling 18:38 Tahiti Foil Festival and Future Plans 27:23 Navigating the Pacific: Safety and Adventure 30:52 Mahana Retreat: Sailing and Sustainability 35:36 Life as a Captain: Balancing Work and Passion 37:29 Eco-Friendly Tourism: Preserving Paradise 39:54 Tips for New Captains: Navigating Challenges 43:23 Memorable Stories from the Sea 47:37 Future Adventures: Plans and Aspirations

    57 min
  2. An epic foiling adventure - Q&A with Josh Ku

    FEB 2

    An epic foiling adventure - Q&A with Josh Ku

    Before you listen to this, watch Josh's film "The Strait Path" on Youtube Josh's Channel: @joshku1990 Josh's Instagram: @joshku Dane Wilson's Instagram: @dane___wilson In this episode, we talk about how this adventure crossing the Bali Strait from Bali to Java. A relatively long, but safe run turned into a scary adventure. Here the stats: crossing 92km, 4h25, lost from boat 1.34h Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show. Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app Thanks to the team around SurfEars for their commitment. Get yours here: https://6cZKVD.short.gy/surfears Thank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out my Website: www.uponfoil.com Chapters 00:00 Intro 05:10 Planning and Financing the Crossing 08:01 Sponsorship and Community Support 13:34 The Gamble of the weather 14:57 Investing in Yourself 17:16 Overcoming Challenges and Ego 18:45 Planning the Filming Process 23:02 Crossing the Channel: Preparation and Execution 27:47 Equipment Choices and Risks 32:19 Navigating Challenges During the Crossing 39:41 Lost at Sea: A Fight for Survival 45:41 Navigating the Unknown: The Role of Technology 51:14 The Reunion: Finding Safety 52:52 Surfing the Big Waves: The Challenge Ahead 59:14 The Film Premiere: Sharing the Experience 01:04:05 Looking Ahead: Future Projects and Goals

    1h 11m
  3. Calculating the pumping movement and making a foiling app

    JAN 26

    Calculating the pumping movement and making a foiling app

    In this episode of Up on Foil, the creators of the Foil Motion app, which tracks foiling sessions share their personal journeys into foiling, the challenges of app development, and the importance of tracking progress in water sports. The conversation delves into the technical aspects of data collection and analysis, the app's capabilities, and future features. Sascha discusses the risks of leaving a stable job to pursue his passion for app development, while Jörg shares insights on their business strategy and user engagement. This is the link to the foilmotion app https://apps.apple.com/ch/app/foil-wing-surf-foilmotion/id6737276093?l=de-DE That's their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foilmotion/ Thanks to the team around SurfEars for their commitment. Get yours here: https://6cZKVD.short.gy/surfears Thank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out our Website: www.uponfoil.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Foiling and the App 00:46 Personal Foil Stories and Backgrounds 10:38 The Importance of Tracking Progress in Pump Foiling 14:42 Challenges in App Development and Transitioning Careers 20:58 Expanding the App's Capabilities to Other Sports 26:00 Understanding Pumping Dynamics in Foiling 29:45 The Role of Technology in Foiling 35:48 Challenges in App Functionality and User Experience 40:45 Future Features and Community Engagement 47:07 Taking Risks in Entrepreneurship

    1h 1m
  4. The Swiss team is heading home after winning the SFT

    JAN 19

    The Swiss team is heading home after winning the SFT

    Look, there was another episode planned for this week. But the SFT just finished up at the BOOT in Düsseldorf and a big part of the Swiss team was going home. Yes, this episode is a bit wild and different to the other ones but I still hope, you can enjoy it. As they had nothing to do, they were happy to talk about what happened those last 3 days. If you're not familiar with the voices. Everyone on the bus except for Matheo and Sarah have been on this show already: Balz Müller, Kathrin Kolo, Christian Müller, Michi Näf, Rob von Roll. Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show. Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app Thanks to the team around SurfEars for their commitment. Get yours here: https://6cZKVD.short.gy/surfears Thank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out our Website: www.uponfoil.com

    1h 6m
  5. Stan makes the perfect kite bar

    JAN 12

    Stan makes the perfect kite bar

    The start into this episode was epic! After I changed my pants we talked about Stan Keusch's life in sports and how he makes high performance bars and safety release systems. Stan also talks about his involvement in Flysurfers Parawing and the Levitaz foils. Check out stans website: https://skshapes.com Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show. Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app Thanks to the team around SurfEars for their commitment. Get yours here: https://6cZKVD.short.gy/surfears Thank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out our Website: www.uponfoil.com

    1h 19m
  6. The Atlanta Foil Fest: A Community Celebration

    JAN 5

    The Atlanta Foil Fest: A Community Celebration

    Foiling helped Jason to sustain his business: Burton Outdoor Adventures and after a chat with people in the foiling industry he decided to organize a foiling festival: @AtlantaFoilFest In this chat Jason tells his story into watersports and what it takes to organize such an event. He also talks about why it is worth taking a week of vacation and come to Atlanta for the event. Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show. Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app Thanks to the team around SurfEars for their commitment. Get yours here: https://6cZKVD.short.gy/surfears Thank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out our Website: www.uponfoil.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Jason Burton and BOA 03:01 The Journey from Education to Outdoor Adventures 06:06 The Birth of the Atlanta Foil Fest 09:03 The Evolution of Foiling and Business Growth 11:53 Exploring Lake Lanier: A Foiler's Paradise 15:02 Community and Events in the Foiling World 18:04 Challenges and Triumphs in Foiling 20:49 The Future of Foiling and Outdoor Adventures 24:31 Seasonal Changes and Lake Conditions 27:47 Teaching Kids to Foil 30:51 Foiling's Impact on Business 31:10 The Role of Foiling in Personal Growth 39:11 Innovations in Foiling Equipment 40:25 The Future of Foiling Events 47:27 Stability and Design of the Dock 50:08 Excitement for Foiling and Community Engagement 52:03 Planning for the Next Atlanta Foil Fest 58:43 Innovations and Family-Friendly Activities at the Event 01:01:36 Promoting Local Attractions and Tourism 01:05:01 The Health Benefits of Foiling and Longevity

    1h 10m
  7. How to start a watersport center - a chat with Dani Reinhart

    12/29/2025

    How to start a watersport center - a chat with Dani Reinhart

    Dani has been on the water ever since he was a little boy and had a steady job as a carpenter. Out of necessity after burning out he slowly began to build what is now an amazing watersport center at Lake Thun. The flagship is their 300k electric wakesurf boat that I was allowed to use a couple of weeks ago. Watersport centers are amazing as guests - how does it look from the other side though? Thank you Dani for sharing your story! Follow @honuthunersee on Instagram (@honuthunersee) Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show. Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app Thanks to the team around SurfEars! Get yours here: https://6cZKVD.short.gy/surfears Thank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out our Website: www.uponfoil.com Chapters 00:00 The Journey Begins: From Windsurfing to Water Sports Center 03:08 Building Honu: The Birth of a Water Sports Center 06:00 The Evolution of Stand-Up Paddling 08:51 Racing and Community: The Stand-Up Paddling Scene 12:01 Overcoming Challenges: Health and Career Transitions 14:55 Navigating Regulations: The Business of Water Sports 18:11 Growing the Business: From Stand-Up Paddling to Foiling 20:59 The Future of Honu: Expanding Horizons 23:48 Community Engagement: Kids and Water Sports 27:01 The Road Ahead: Challenges and Opportunities 35:16 Business Evolution and Growth Strategies 40:26 Challenges in Hiring and Team Development 46:32 Innovative Ventures: The Electric Wakeboat 53:30 Resilience After Adversity: The Fire Incident 01:01:32 Future Plans and Community Engagement

    1h 11m
  8. Recap of the first Surf Foil World Tour.

    12/24/2025 · BONUS

    Recap of the first Surf Foil World Tour.

    This is a bonus episode for everyone who is in the chase of christmas presents or who is in the kitchen preparing a feast - or even better - is on his or her way to a nice downwinder parawing session or a short pump foiling event before meeting the in-laws. Enjoy! If you like this show or my efforts, think about buying me a cup of coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/rxxtq9j5fjc This is a run down of the events of the first year of the @Surffoilworldtour 2025. We talked about all the events, the good stuff, and what he wants to improve during the next year.. Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show. Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app Thanks to the team around SurfEars for their commitment. Get yours here: https://6cZKVD.short.gy/surfears Thank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out our Website: www.uponfoil.com Chapters 00:00 The SFT's Inaugural Year 02:40 Highlights from the Düsseldorf Event 05:52 Exploring the Pensacola Experience 15:12 The Cape Verde Surf Foil Event 19:14 Challenges at the Leucate Event 26:44 Sicily's Unique Water Experience 30:14 The Atlanta Foil Fest: A New Beginning 31:27 The Growth of Foiling Events 32:27 Lake Garda: A Foiling Paradise 39:09 Innovations in Event Organization 43:28 Abu Dhabi: The Grand Finale 48:49 Highlighting Key Disciplines 50:24 Looking Ahead: Yes a Parawing Event 57:20 The Rise of Power Winging

    1h 3m
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Join Matt as he chats about foiling with more or less famous foilers about being on foil. Did I mention that we talk about foiling? If you like the show and want to help me out: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out www.uponfoil.com for more Infos

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  • Creator
    Matthias Kaufmann
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    86
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Matthias Kaufmann & Gael Daniele 2024
  • Show Website
    Up On Foil

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