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Dive into the world of Foil Drive with the Foil Drive Podcast! Join us as we chat with ambassadors, riders, customers, and dealers who are all part of the foil frother community. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look with Foil Drive founders Paul and Ben, and uncover the stories that power everything Foil Drive stands for. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to foiling, this is your go-to podcast for all things Foil Drive. Get ready to ride the waves of excitement on the Foil Drive Podcast!
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Subscribe to the most popular podcast for racing sailors. Hear from top sailors on how they sail faster than anyone else: find out how they got started in sailing, how their race performance improved over time, their thinking on pre-race preparation, favourite race strategies and tactics, crew management and everything else!
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📺 Watch this episode Paul Martin, the inventor and head of Foil Drive, discusses the responsibility and etiquette of Foildriving with Josh Ku. He emphasises the importance of coexisting with other ocean users and finding ways to enjoy the ocean without causing harm or conflict. This episode highlights that Foildriving can actually reduce congestion…
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Tom McLaughlin's sailing career is enviable. Growing up in San Diego - then the hotbed of offshore racers -Tom was mentored by Dennis Connor, Buddy Melges and Lowell North. He’s raced in multiple Admirals Cups including the infamous 1979 Fastnet race, and gained deep experience of the America’s Cup through two challenger campaigns - he was training…
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Here’s the very talented Mary Ewenson talking about the 2024 Annapolis Sailboat Show and sailing her Viper 640! We recorded it outside at the Annapolis Powerboat Show so you’ll notice the background noise, but hopefully it doesn’t diminish your enjoyment of the episode. Mary’s also the co-founder of the Spinsheet publications and the founder of the…
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📺 Watch this episode In this inaugural European podcast episode, Dominic from Foil Drive Europe introduces the exciting expedition 'Foil Around Britain' undertaken by adventurers Steve Bowens and Simon Osborne for cancer research. The conversation delves into their experiences, challenges faced, and the role of Foil Drive in enhancing their journey…
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Multi-time world champion Luke Lawrence talks to Sailfaster podcast about the visualization techniques that are a key part of his preparation for top regattas. It’s clearly working for him as his record attests: Star junior world champion (with Alexei Selevenov) and 2021 star Western Hemisphere championships with the great Paul Cayard plus the Etch…
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In this episode of Let's Set Your Table, the hosts discuss green and sustainable disposables with their guests from Eco Products. Our guests for this episode were Toby Alves, Product and Zero Waste Specialist with Eco-Products and Nicole Geletka, Regional Sales Manager with Eco-Products. They aim to clarify the confusion around terms like "biodegra…
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Check out this special episode of Sailfaster focusing on the upcoming Women’s J105 Regatta in Annapolis. Joining me on the pod were regatta organiser and long time advocate for women in sailing, Molly Wilner, along with top sailors Marie Klok Crump and Claire Ward, all sailing in the regatta. We discussed the origins and goals of the regatta and ha…
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I was thrilled to chat recently with Britain’s top ocean racer Pip Hare. Pip is a core member of that extraordinary group of athletes - the round the world solo racing sailors who fly across some of the planet’s most inhospitable oceans in huge, high-tech foiling yachts. With the 2024 edition of the Vendee Globe blasting off in November, I was luck…
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📺 Watch this episode In this behind-the-scenes episode, we dive into the making of the film Blue Highway by Foil Drive. Join our guests, Matty Leong and Slater Neborsky, as they share their roles and experiences in shooting foiling content. Discover the evolution of foiling footage and the unique challenges of filming in the ocean. They highlight t…
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Echoing high-performance team development in the business world, sailing instructor Kristen Berry focuses on the more cerebral aspects of sailing and team dynamics. We had a fascinating discussion about this different approach to coaching sailing teams. Lots to take away from the conversation, including why when the helmsperson is yelling it usuall…
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A fascinating discussion with renowned racing sailor Allan Terhune. We discussed with Allan in-depth the art and craft of decision-making at gates, his philosophy around focus and simplicity, and recovering from (and avoiding!) bad starts. Allan’s a world champion in J/22s, has eleven North American wins in the Lightning, Pan-Am Games gold medalist…
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In this conversation, Paul Cooper and Josh Ku discuss their recent foil drive project in Hawaii, where they traveled from Molokai to Oahu on their foil drives. They talk about the conditions they encountered, the spots they visited, and the experience of riding the swells. They also discuss the challenges and preparations for the channel crossing, …
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📺 Watch this episode In this episode of the Foil Drive podcast, join us as we dive into the world of Eric Sterman from the North Shore of Oahu. Eric shares his journey from traditional surfing to discovering and mastering foiling. Learn about the unique challenges and rewards of this inclusive sport, the innovative use of Foil Drive, and the sense …
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Prepare to hear from Randy Hecht and Russ Silvestri’s masterclass on the finer points of sailing a J/105! Randy and Russ raced their J/105 Niuhi to back-to-back North American championships on the breezy waters of San Francisco Bay in 2022 and Rye, New York in 2023, only the latest in a long career of sailing success. From collegiate sailing in Cal…
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A super-interesting and revealing panel discussion with top Charleston sailors the evening before the start of 2024 Charleston Race Week. You’ll about how they prepare for CRW, how local knowledge helps (or hinders!) course, how they manage campaigns and teams and much more! Thanks to Sarah Schaill Colarusso for co-hosting our panel of Madeline Bal…
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In this episode of Let's Set Your Table, host John D and co-host Melissa Marguerite discuss the importance of napkins in the dining experience. They are joined by Patrick Garrigan, National Sales Brand Manager from Midwest Specialty Products, who provides insights into the different types of napkins and their impact on the customer's perception. Th…
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This week I was able to grab time with Quantum’s Scott Nixon in between his many racing and sail design commitments. It was a fascinating discussion that included thoughts on starting, mark rounding and the tactical advantages of wing-on-wing. I knew Scott would be interesting to have on the pod not just because of his stellar racing pedigree, but …
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Today we’re talking to Cam Farrah, a world champion foiler who experienced what’s it like to be thrown into the Strategist role on the US SailGP team. Cam has some remarkable stories of what it’s like to be at the sharp end of a 70 mph catamaran in full view of the cameras! Surviving a SailGP series is only one of Cam’s skills, she’s one of the US’…
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Join us as Josh Ku chats with Eric Antonson about the game-changing Foil Drive. Discover its benefits, including longer sessions and riding in challenging conditions. Learn from Eric about choosing the perfect foil and board for top-notch performance. Dive in! Follow along: Foil Drive Website Instagram Facebook Page YouTube Channel TikTok…
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📺 Watch this episode Ben takes a quick journey to the Netherlands to reunite with Dom and delve into the latest developments of Foil Drive Europe . Together, they reminisce about the inception of Foil Drive EU, tracing its evolution to its current state. Their conversation also delves into the widespread adoption of Foil Drive within the European f…
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This conversation explores the benefits and applications of foil packaging in the food industry. The hosts discuss the advantages of foil packaging, such as heat retention and even heating, and its suitability for takeout and home meal replacement programs. They also address concerns about the perception of foil packaging and the importance of educ…
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Today’s episode features sailing legend Dawn Riley at the renowned Oakcliff Sailing Center. Dawn’s been interviewed hundreds of times but I tried to home in on her thoughts on getting boats and teams to sail faster. Our episode touched on many things – managing campaigns and teams, race preparation, nutrition, and we spent a fair amount of time on …
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Today’s Sailfaster guest is Kristen Robinson. Kristy’s well-known on the east coast – part of a husband and wife duo who are not only devastatingly successful racers but also terrific fun. Kristy is a highly experienced and successful sailor, but also she’s a leader of multiple sailing organizations including board and president roles for J70 / 80 …
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📺 Watch this episode. Off the back of a long, last minute flight to Australia, jump in the car with Ben and Paul Cooper for a chat while shuttling to the start of the Northern Beaches Downwind Race. From everything Foil Drive to thoughts on the current boost in downwinding, this one is a jam packed 20 minutes while rushing to the start line. Follow…
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📺 Watch this episode This podcast episode Foil Drive Team Rider Manager, Josh Ku, shares his journey through the world of foiling and his experience with Foil Drive. Discover more about Josh as they head to the beach and have a downwinder! Tune in for an insightful conversation and exciting insights into the world of foiling. Follow along: Foil Dri…
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In this episode I’m joined by one of America’s top sailors, Olympian and award-winning author, Carol Newman Cronin. Carol is very well known internationally as a member of the 2004 US Olympic team that won two races on Athens beautiful, Saronic gulf. She is a multi-time winner of the Snipe NAs, a winner of the Snipe Women’s Worlds with her long tim…
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Charleston’s renowned Pirate Princess Racing Team is one of the US’s largest women’s sailing organizations. In this lively episode, listen to Sarah Schiall Colarusso, Catie Yeagar and Katie Mallory discuss how to manage a racing campaign, the pressures of driving, and what has made them better sailors. And don’t miss Catie’s pre-race nerve-settling…
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This week we’re talking to Scott Steele, Olympic Silver Medallist and professional coach about his path to the 1984 Olympics, what top boats do that others don’t, managing changes in current/wind dynamics, sail trim, and reminding ourselves that even the best sailors make mistakes Par Pete Boland
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⚠️ Language Warning 📺 Watch this episode. Paul sits down with Foil Drive Team Rider Rob Pirios to discuss the Foil Drive Gen2 and Rob’s experiences using it on the water. This insightful discussion provides listeners with a unique opportunity to gain deeper insights into the transformative capabilities of the Foil Drive Gen2 and its impact on the w…
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In this episode we’ll hear from top sailors Mike Beasley of Beasley Marine and Jason Currie of Quantum Sails about regatta preparation, managing the slot, the dockside ‘intimidation’ factor and the perils of poor nutrition while racing! Both Mike and Jason grew up in New Zealanders but transplanted to the USA a few years ago. Mike’s a round-the-wor…
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⚠️ Language Warning 📺 Watch this episode Discover how BJ, facing a severe motorcycle accident and daunting recovery, found renewed joy and accomplishment with the Foil Drive Gen2. Paul sat down with him to discuss how he went from being told he'll never foil again, to being back out on the water and loving every minute of it, thanks to his Foil Dri…
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We are very privileged to have as our guest today Lorie Stout, a well known, very experienced and successful sailor from the Annapolis area. Lorie's winning ways started early and continued at Boston University where she was ranked 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in the Women’s National championships during her college years, as well as winning the Fowle t…
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Jen Sturmer has a fantastic racing resume; she has crewed expertly on pretty much everything from Express 37s, J22s, Farrs, Snipes, 420s, J70s and - most recently - J/105s. Jen’s competed in a long list of national championships including J/70 Worlds, Rolex Women’s Keelboat Championships, Snipe Nationals, Women’s European Open Championship and US W…
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Today it’s our huge privilege to welcome Ray Wulff To the Sailfaster podcast. A resident of Annapolis, Ray cut his teeth racing lasers and 420s on Long Island Sound and at the University of Rhode Island where he won a silver medal in the Collegiate Keelboat World Championships. After university, he moved to Annapolis and pivoted to racing J-22s, J-…
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Doug’s a highly-accomplished sailor from the Annapolis area; I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that Doug is obsessed with how to make his J105 "Mayhem", sail faster. As you’re going to hear. Doug’s always at the front of the j/105 fleet, despite being relatively new to the design. I suppose it’s not that surprising that he sailed his way to…
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In this episode, we've gathered Paul, Dom, Trav, Dave, and Jamie to dive deep into the Gen2 Foil Drive units. They'll discuss the pros and cons of these cutting-edge units for different foiling techniques. Whether you're a seasoned foiler or a newbie, you'll gain valuable insights to enhance your experience. Stay tuned for a lively discussion that'…
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Attention Hospitality and F&B OPERATORS! You could be (literally) throwing money away into your trash, the landfill AND it might be costing you more than $100K every year. This savings strategy is one that most of you may have never considered! It is commonly overlooked and we break it down for you and how it works in this episode. By the end of th…
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This episode we're taking you on an exciting ride through the captivating atmosphere of the AWSI event, where Paul, Ben and Dom found themselves surrounded by an electric mix of dealers, customers, and, all-round foil frothers! Over the weekend, they rubbed shoulders with legends like Giampaolo of Hi-Tech Hawaii, Kyle of Project Cedrus, Jimmy of Ji…
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Watch the video podcast on YouTube: Foil Drive Tech Talk | Ep 03 | Ceramic Motor Bearing Care An in-depth instruction video explaining the Foil Drive Ceramic Bearings and common care and maintenance. In this video Paul and Jamie talk you through how a bearing may become damaged or require replacing, and the important steps required to install your …
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Watch the video podcast on YouTube: Foil Drive Podcast | Ep 04 | Victor Harris This catchup is with Victor Harris, a total Foil Drive addict and Dubai local. While he is in Australia for a few month foiling in Ballina, NSW, he decided to duck down to Adelaide to pay us a visit for the day. Checkout his latest Foil Drive session in Ballina with epic…
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It’s not often that a professional knife is passed on as an heirloom, but that’s the case for Dexter Knives which are guaranteed to last a lifetime. They are American-made knives that have been around for 205 years. When brands promise a lifetime guarantee, they usually haven’t been around for centuries - but this brand walks the talk. Tune in to d…
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What’s it like to buy paper packaging? Which type is right for you? Are paper packaging prices up or down these days? Rich Rosenberg, a food paper packaging industry leader, joins the show to answer all your questions to help you find the right packaging for your business. Rich Rosenberg is an industry expert in the paper packaging industry. He’s b…
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Episode 09 John and Nick D. are joined at the table with the Director of National Sales for Leafware, Diane Maxwell. In the ever-changing world of food service, green compostable food packaging and dinnerware is not a new term. However, Palm Leaf is a new renewable, sustainable and compostable substrate that you may not be familiar with. Diane shar…
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Episode 08 In this episode, Jack Hode and John D. caught up with our good friend, Eric Fialkoff, the Smile Distribution Manager at Specialty Box and Packaging and the home of…custom takeout bags! Eric is a great partner of ours at the Hode Group! He is is an expert in custom logo'd and takeout packaging and is a huge asset in the disposables indust…
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Watch the video podcast on YouTube: Foil Drive Podcast | Ep 03 | Chat with Mike Zed of Jetsurfing Nation We catch up with Mike Zed all the way from Portugal who runs the Youtube channel JetSurfing Nation. / @jetsurfingnation Mike's mission when starting the channel was to test every type of electric and petrol driven water toy from jet boards, efoi…
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Episode 07 In this episode, we catch up with Amy Howard, Senior Tabletop Specialist and Consultant for the Hode Group. Amy shares what value the Hode Group and our dedicated team with well over 100 years of combined experience bring to the food service and hospitality professional. Amy also discusses the opening of the new Hode Group Chicago Showro…
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Watch the video podcast on YouTube: Tech Talk | Ep 02 | Project Cedrus Integrated Mast Options Paul and Ben discuss in depth some more aspects about the new Foil Drive Assist PLUS x Project Cedrus Integrated Mast Option. They Discuss the differences between a conventional Assist PLUs system and the integrated system Follow along: Foil Drive Website…
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Watch the video podcast on YouTube: Foil Drive Podcast | Ep 02 | Dominic Hoskyns If you have been around Foil Drive for more than about 2 minutes you will have already heard of the legend of Dominic Hoskyns. UK expat living in Oman in the Middle East, the guy is seriously foil brained like us! Dom was actually our first ever customer on the website…
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What the video podcast on YouTube: Tech Talks | Ep 01 | Foil Drive Motor Design Episode 001 of a Tech Talk series going into more technical and in depth discussions about various aspects of design of the Foil Drive System and how to get the most out of it. Paul & Ben discuss the design of the Foil Drive motor, covering topics such as: - Why we must…
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Watch the video podcast on YouTube: Foil Drive Podcast | Ep 01 | Why Does Foil Drive Exist? - Meet the Founders Foil Drive Founders Paul and Ben sit down with the very first Foil Drive owner Sykesy to discuss the guys background, where Foil Drive came from and the real reason why it exists. It's been a massive first two years and we are so stoked h…
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