This episode is brought to you by Villa Carina Apartments in beautiful Bonaire. On this episode Steve Tobis joins us from his home in Maui to talk about: The downwind race season in Hawaii - Including the Voyager race, Paddle Amoa, the Maui to Molokai and Molokai to Oahu races.The key to success in these racesThe physical conditioning and mental tenacity are crucial for endurance and focus during the races.Safety equipment such as PFDs, VHF radios, and EPIRBs are essential for emergencies.Self-sufficiency and preparedness are important in case of equipment failure or unexpected situations.Downwind foiling requires skill, experience, and the ability to adapt to changing conditions. Learning to foil is challenging but rewarding, with incremental success driving motivation.Dry land training, including biking and weight training, is important for building physical strength and stamina in foiling.Recovery strategies, such as stretching and using ice baths, can enhance performance and reduce strain on the body.His favourite foods --- like chicken nuggets and french fries.The advancements in wing design and materials, particularly with the new flash wings from ON Kiteboarding.The new foiling disciplines like prone downwinding and his goals of riding bigger waves in the future.Visit: https://www.instagram.com/steve_tobis/Watch on Youtube

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