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The Foil Project

by Hugh, Noah, Max and Producer Steve

Foiling has a story, and we are here to share it! Join in the conversation as we chat with some of the worlds best foilers, and local heroes, to learn what makes them tick and what makes this sport so special and exciting. Hopefully we can learn a thing or two a long the way as well. See you soon and stay pumped!This podcast is recorded at Studio Scotch.

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  1. WAFA IS HERE!!! - Marty Sneeuwjagt + Hugh Mitchell on Great Southern Foil Fest

    The Western Australia Foiling Association is live with two amazing events lined up for the year: Great Southern Foil Fest and Project FLOW 26. Marty and Hugh run through all the details about WAFA and GSFF + a few updates and a quick review on Marty's paragliding hoby. See you in the water soon...

  2. Liam Wood: For the foiling dream! | Ep. 52

    A few years ago, Liam faced a serious injury to his leg which stopped him from being able to surf. With a lifelong passion for the water this was devastating. At this same time Liam found foiling, and from the first moment of flying above the water to sending downwind runs with Dave Kalama in…

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  3. WA Race Week 2026 - What foilers need to know.

    Read the document here: CLICK HERE https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L-a8vqcekR7CzKf0mILXcAU7WC9xLelbFLrK_gsHEqE/edit?tab=t.0 Watch Project FLOW 2025: CLICK HERE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Spe4EU5am9A

  4. Christian Park: Beating Bone Cancer and The Channel of Bones - A Moloka'i 2 Oahu Race Story | Ep. 51

    The Molokai to Oahu (M2O) Race is the pinnacle of Downwind Foiling, a race that top athletes train for years to just complete. In 2023 Christian was unexpectedly diagnosed with a chondrosarcoma of his left humerus and suddenly his foiling journey came to a crashing holt. Since that day Christian...

  5. Axel Pham - The Rising Star of Hawaii Race Season 2026 || Hawaii Race Season Ep.7

    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...

  6. Adam Snow: #1 Unseeded Athlete in the Molokai to Oahu 2026 || Hawaii Race Season Ep.6

    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.

  7. Caitlin Baxter - Post M2M Debrief || Hawaii Race Season Ep.5

    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!

  8. The Downwind Foil World Tour and Hawaii Race Season with James Casey || Hawaii Race Season Ep.4

    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...

  9. Jon Mann - Post Paddle Imua debrief: Let's dive into Race Stats || Hawaii Race Season Ep.3

    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!

  10. Jadon Neuendorf - Pre Paddle Imua Race chat || Hawaii Race Season Ep.2

    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...

  11. Trent Carter - The Hawaiin Race Season Begins || Hawaii Race Season Ep.1

    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.

  12. When Prone Downwind Sends GO WRONG! | Will Philips | Ep. 43

    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!

  13. Surviving a shark attack - Andy McDonald | The Foil Project Podcast Ep.42

    You've probably already seen the video on the news of Andy's wing board being mauled by a great white shark, missing his feet by just inches and causing a violent spray of white water. It's a few months after the incident, and I was lucky enough to sit down with Andy and run through exactly what...

  14. WA RACE WEEK & Project FLOW 2025

    Sign up for WA race week events here: https://oceanpaddler.com/ocean-events/wa-race-week/foil-drive-sup-foil/Sign up for The Foil Project FLOW SHOW here: https://thefoilproject.com/

  15. The story of Frank Foilboards from Frank's shaping bay | Ep. 41

    Hugh had to get his paddle fixed on Maui, and stepping up to the task was none other than Frank Maffie. Step into Frank’s shaping bay and hang out with the man behind some of the fastest, most dialled-in foilboards on the planet. We’re talking resin fumes, fresh designs, race stories, and the...

  16. Gio De Le Rosa - Downwind Foiling Puerto Rico on 6ft Boards | Ep. 40

    It was the standard sunny summer day on the north shore of Maui. A constant 22-knot wind blows down the coast, creating ideal downwind conditions on the 15km Maliko harbour run. A crew of foilers are packing down their gear in the harbour carpark, comparing split times and discussing the best…

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  17. John Hearn AKA Hearndawg - Oahu's foiling backbone | Ep. 39

    Flying into Oahu was a surreal experience. I landed at 5:30 a.m. with a message from Oskar Johannson telling me to meet at Tongg's Beach (where this was filmed) at 8:30 a.m. Next thing I know, I am jumping in a car with John to do an HK run, then a second, then a third, and you wouldn't believe…

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  18. Molokai to Oahu Post Race Debrief | Hawaii Race Season 2025 Ep. 3

    M2M Results: https://www.pseresults.com/2025-events/molokai-holokai-maui-to-molokai-2025?utm_source=M2O+Master+List&utm_campaign=c18e2b04ad-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_03_11_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e86d69ad1a-c18e2b04ad-620155043M2O Results:...

  19. Paddle Imua Race Debrief | Hawaii Race Season 2025 Ep. 2

    RACE RESULTS: https://www.pseresults.com/2025-events/paddle-imua-2025Join Hugh as he reviews the Paddle Imua race with some of the top competitors pushing the level of Downwind Foiling in what has to be THE BIGGEST TFP podcast yet. We have some massive names of Armie Armstrong, James Casey, Edo...

  20. “We capsized Sailing from England to Tasmania” - Ben Warrick | Aus Tour Ep.6

    Rent Desert Winds at thefoilproject.comBen is an anaesthetist from the UK now living in Tasmania, and like the rest of us, he is addicted to foiling. Coming from other disciplines his most recent endeavour has been going full downwind mode, and he is seeing success. Ben talks us through his past…

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  21. Voyager x Wetfeet Race Debrief | Hawaii Race Season 2025 Ep. 1

    Join Hugh as he chats to a group of the top foilers at the end of the 2025 Voyager x Wetfeet Downwind Race on Oahu, Hawaii.Content:00:00 - Edo Tanas09:09 - Nick Kapule15:40 - Gabriella Bella, Kane De Wilde and Oskar Johannson23:06 - Anne Starr27:26 - Kai Thompson30:08 - Simeon Ke-Paloma34:40 -...

  22. Luc Lohier - Fixing a Jetski with a GoPro Bolt and more | Aus Tour Ep. 5

    Join Luc and Hugh as they drive back from an (eventful) tow foiling session on the Northern Beaches with fellow foiler Zac Chappelow. Luc recounts the story then dives into how he got into the sport and where he is going. On top of being an insane foiler, Luc is an engineering student and clearly...

  23. Perth Standlick - Professional Surfer to Sous Chef to Carpenter/Foiler | Aus Tour Ep.4

    Rent Desert Winds Here: thefoilproject.com Perth has done his fair share of podcasts, including a Casey Catch Up... but probably none quite like this. Filmed in Perth's house, at 10pm with a few Asahi's it's about as raw as it gets. Great to chat Perth and stoked to continue to Aus Tour Podcasts!...

  24. Trent Gordan, Alex Tibby and hunting giant bumps | Aus Tour Ep. 3

    Watch Desert Winds Here: https://thefoilproject.vhx.tv/Hugh journeys to the Sunshine Coast and scores two epic 45km downwind training runs with Trent Gordon and Andrew Tibby. We dive into Trent's story of foiling and his preparation for the M2O this year, with his sights set on winning the…

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  25. The Duke and the Frenchman | Luke Atkinson and Adrien Destang | Aus Tour Ep. 2

    Adrien and Luke are two of the leading foil chargers in the Byron Bay Area. Adrein is an all time frother and foil ripper, a super contagious person to hang around. After this interview, Luke went on to win the Surf Foil division, putting down some crazy snaps similar to the one in this intro...

  26. We are back! A general catch-up as The Foil Project hits the road | Aus Tour Ep. 1

    Watch Desert Winds Here: https://thefoilproject.vhx.tv/The Australian Tour of Desert Winds has just wrapped up, and the film is now available online (link above). Hugh travelled around Australia, recording podcasts along the way. This is episode 1 of the series, back in Perth after the trip of a...

  27. Guy Bridge and Emma Clamp - A West Aus trip of a lifetime | Ep. 29

    Desert Winds Premiere Tickets: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/thefoilproject/desert-winds-premiere-perth Guy and Emma a two absolute rippers from UK and two of the most bubbly and lively people to be around. Scoring insane downwinders and giant wing foil waves in over 2000km of the West…

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  28. Josh Ku + James Casey on Downwind Racing, Surfing and film Game Face | Ep. 28

    Link to Gameface film: https://youtu.be/jUlWq3WxUK8 Josh and James don't need much introduction. As the two biggest "dick swingers" of Code Foils as the Generic Foiling Podcast would call it, this podcast was hardly an interview but a chat on all our favourite topics of foilers. This was recorded...

  29. NORTHERN BEACHES RACE with 18 of The Best Downwind Foilers | Ep. 27

    Let's set the scene. It is Sunday 19th of Jan, and the Northern Beaches Downwind Foil Race has just finished. Foilers are running up the beach, panting and bending over to get their breath back, and then they straighten up, and start to chat. And oh boy do foilers chat after a downwind race. Hugh...

  30. Kai Thompson + Alex Tibby - True Bump Hunters | Ep. 26

    Kai and Alex are two madmen from the Sunshine Coast Bump Hunters crew. At the time of this interview they were both competing in race week here in WA, where Kai was having a crazy battle with James Casey and Alex was consistently placing top 3. In the final race (the one happening the afternoon…

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  31. The Foil Project 2025: where we came from and where we are going | Ep. 25

    This is the start of The Foil Project 2025 big things to come! If you are interested in downwind foil coaching around Perth please check out our website https://thefoilproject.com/ If you enjoyed this episode please like and subscribe, and share it with all your fellow foil frothers! It will help...

  32. We Foiled the ENTIRE Ningaloo Reef: A 300km multi-day downwind |Ep. 24

    The boys kick back and relax for a laid back conversation discussing the foil adventure that they had just been on. Foilers Hugh, Julian, Doni and Reedie tell us a bit about the experience of exploring and foiling the coast, while James and Jarv chat about the drive and the surf along the way.…

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  33. Andrew Readhead: Solo 200km+ Downwind Foil, a Casual Car Chat | Ep.23

    Caught up with Andrew Readhead for a casual car chat as we head up for another downwind adventure. "Reedie" is right into his adventure racing, and this run has definitely pushed the limits of sport. We dive into all that happened in the 12 hour long run, and ask about the mindset that it takes…

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  34. Grae Morris: How Downwind Foiling helped Grae Win an Olympic Medal | Ep. 22

    Our first Olympic Medalist, Grae Morris, joins us on the podcast! We start by chatting about his Olympic campaign, then launch into all the Crazy Downwind Adventures Grae has had while traveling the world. Intro Grae Morris grew up in Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, Australia. His father Brett Morris,...

  35. Perths Frothiest Foiler: Will Phillips | Ep.21

    Will, you are an absolute legend! Such a fun episode to film, positive vides all round. From mental prone runs to whacky funny videos, this episode "Will" keep you entertained. Contents 00:00 - Intro 01:28 - Get to know Will 05:18 - East Coast Trip to see Cold Play 11:06 - Crazy Prone Downwind...

  36. WA's Foiling Twins: Mon and Sil's Story + interview with Hammertime! | Ep. 20

    This episode we are joined by Mon and Sil, twins and full frothers of all things foiling here in WA. We listen to some more foiling stories, and Hugh chat's to Mitch Hammond, winner of the Vaikobi giveaway. Enjoy the episode!Mon and Sil were born and raised in Brazil, where they were taught how…

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  37. WA Race Week in Perth | Race information and what to expect as a Downwind SUP Foil Competitor

    Perth Race Week - Thursday 21st to Thursday 28th of November Races SSS Sunset Series 1 -Thursday 21st SSS Sunset Series 2 - Tuesday 26th SSS Sunset Series 3 - Thursday 28th FENN WEST COAST DOWNWINDER - Saturday 23rd of November FUN RUN - Sunday 24th of November (more information of course to be...

  38. Zane Westwood: VAIKOBI FOILING STORY GIVEAWAY + Unbounded conversations (Part 2)

    Thanks everyone for the foiling stories! Entries are now closed, your winner: HAMMERTIME! This episode follows on from the previous episode chatting to Zane Westwood. If you want to hear the full conversation start there! Check out TFP coaching here: thefoilproject.com #foiliing #hydrofoiling...

  39. ZANE WESTWOOD: An Unbounded Conversation (Part 1) | Ep. 19

    🚨🚨🚨 VAIKOBI LIFE V3 VEST GIVEAWAY 🚨🚨🚨 🚀🚀 Send in your best foiling stories to the The Foil Project instagram or send us an email! Links below ⬇️ https://www.instagram.com/thefoilproject/ Email: [email protected] Description Zane is someone in the foiling community who probably…

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  40. Footstraps for Downwind, 100km Cape to Cape Foil and tiny proto wings: Doni + Julian | Ep. 18

    Doni and Julian are two of the most talented downwind foilers here in Perth. Julian was one of the first people in WA to start downwind foiling, and has tried his way through a wide range of equipment. Since then, he has helped pull Doni into this crazy adventure of foiling with him. They are…

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  41. FOILING AT 108KG, the true test of equipment: Sven Mayer | Ep. 17

    Sven has got to be one of the most stoked foilers in WA, he won't miss an opportunity to go out for a foil session and there is never a session where he is not smiling. He has always gone out of his way to find the right kit, pushing brands such as Axis to create products for the bigger riders.…

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  42. Foiling is for the F**king Girls! | Ep. 16

    Ange and Krystal are leading the charge for girls in Downwind foiling over here in Western Australia. They both recently were over in Hawaii, competing in the Maui to Molokai Race and more. If YOU have a foiling experience you would like to share, send a message to The Foil Project instagram page...

  43. Dan Juengling | The Foil Project Ep. 15

    Hello Everyone! and Welcome back To The Foil Project. If YOU have a foiling experience you would like to share, please send us a message via The Foil Project instagram page, @thefoilproject. A video or Audio message would be even better! The next episode will be recorded next Friday and we would...

  44. Andrew Readhead: 105km Solo Downwinder and more! | The Foil Project Ep. 14

    Andrew Readhead, AKA Reeei-deee, works full-time as a critical care paramedic and is a loving father of two. But during every spare moment, he can squeeze into his busy life, he is either shaping foiling boards, wake-thieving boats from the Swan River, dropping cars for Downwind foil runs or out…

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

    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…

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  46. CODE FOILS : Triumphs and Trials of The Molokai To Oahu Winning Team | The Foil Project Ep. 12

    The Code Foils team are a group of 4 foil frothers. Marcus Tardrew is a leading SUP and board shaper currently designing for Sunova. Marcus was the first Australian to complete the Molokai to Oahu race on a foil in 2019. His brother Ben Tardrew is a renowned Gold Coast shaper with many years of...

  47. The Larry Foiler Story + NEW AXIS Spitfire Wings | The Foil Project Ep. 11

    Shannon Stent, AKA Larry Foiler, is not only a great foiler but a wizard behind the camera and an enthusiastic creative designer. This dynamic combo has lead him to be a pivotal figure for foiling in Western Australia and the world as he continues to spread the stoke for foiling with a…

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  48. Chatting with Will Wilson from The Foil Shop | The Foil Project Ep. 10

    In todays episode Noah and Hugh chat to Will Wilson, manager of The Stand Up Surf Shop and The Foil Shop here in WA. We talk through all the major topics surrounding the shop, including the major brands and the evolution of foiling as a sport. We hope you enjoy this episode!

  49. The Evolution of Downwind Foiling with James Casey | The Foil Project Ep. 9

    Welcome back to The Foil Project, we are stoked to bring you this episode with @jamescasey7393 . James grew up near Narrabeen beach and started surfing and kite surfing at a young age. His downwinding journey began over in Hawaii when a twisted ankle forced him off his surfboard onto a SUP. Since...

  50. Armie Armstrong Talks Next Generation Armstrong Gear, Foil Design & More | The Foil Project Ep. 8

    Welcome back to The Foil Project and we are stoked to deliver you one of our biggest podcasts yet. Feel free to drop us any comments/questions it would be great to hear from you! In this episode of The Foil Project, we delve into all things Armstrong with founder and director of…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Foiling has a story, and we are here to share it! Join in the conversation as we chat with some of the worlds best foilers, and local heroes, to learn what makes them tick and what makes this sport so special and exciting. Hopefully we can learn a thing or two a long the way as well. See you soon and stay pumped!This podcast is recorded at Studio Scotch.

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