The Foil Pod #10 Tiesda You / Brand Manager and Foil Designer for Starboard

The Foil Pod #10 Tiesda You / Brand Manager and Foil Designer for Starboard

In this episode of The Foil Pod, Rou Chater sits down with Starboard Foils designer and brand manager Tiesda You to talk about his journey from shaping windsurf boards as a teenager in Qatar to leading foil development for one of the sport’s most innovative brands. They discuss how design has evolved from hands-on shaping bays to computer-driven hydrodynamics, the challenges of stiffness, materials and connection systems, and the thinking behind Starboard’s new foil range. It is a fascinating insight into the process behind the equipment we ride and the future of foil design. Check out the new range here: https://starboardfoils.com [https://starboardfoils.co.uk/]

The Foil Pod #9 Mathis Ghio / 5 x World Champion Wing Foil Racer / Wing Foil Speed Record Holder

Join us for an in-depth conversation with wing foil racing legend Mathis Ghio as we explore his journey from windsurfing to high-speed wing foiling, the development of innovative equipment like the Ozone Fusion wings, and insights into the future of racing and speed records. Check out his Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mathisghio/ [https://www.instagram.com/mathisghio/]

The Foil Pod #8 Alina Kornelli / Olympic Athlete / Passionate Water Woman / Dock Start Superstar

In this in-depth interview, Olympic water sports athlete Alina Kornelli shares her journey from kitesurfing to wing foiling, the challenges of Olympic training, and her innovative social media strategies. Discover insights into high-performance water sports, the importance of fun and perseverance, and how to build a personal brand in the digital age. Check out her YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@alinakornelli] Follow her on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alinakornelli/]

The Foil Pod #7 Tech Pod / Ride Engine Charger Helmet

In this conversation, Gary Siskar and Rou Chater discuss the latest developments in water sports safety, focusing on the new Ride Engine Charger helmet designed for safety in dynamic water sports like foiling and surfing. They explore the importance of helmet safety, the innovative features of the Charger helmet, and the evolving attitudes towards helmet use in the water sports community. Check out the Charger Helmet here! [https://rideengine.com/products/charger-helmet]

The Foil Pod #6 / Svein Rasmussen / How One Man’s Early Passion For The Ocean Launched a Global Water Sports Empire

In this engaging conversation, Rou Chater interviews Svein Rasmussen, the CEO and founder of Starboard, one of the world's largest water sports companies. They discuss Svein's early passion for windsurfing, the evolution of Starboard, and the innovations in windsurfing, kitesurfing, paddleboarding, and foiling. The conversation also delves into the importance of sustainability in the water sports industry and Svein's vision for the future of the sport. Check out the Starboard website [https://star-board.com/pages/wing-foiling] Check out the Starboard Foils Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/starboardfoiling/]