A lot has changed - another chat with Gwen le Tutour

11/08/2025 46 min Temporada 1 Episodio 48
A lot has changed - another chat with Gwen le Tutour

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It is always great to talk to Gwen - he's such an inspiration! If you like this sort of content help keep the show going and support it on patreon: www.patreon.com/UpOnFoil Thanks @pfederi for that intro music In this episode, SummaryMatt and Gwen discuss the evolution of foil sports, particularly focusing on paddle racing in Hawaii and the Parawing. Gwen shares his experiences from recent races in Hawaii, including the challenges and strategies involved. They delve into the growing popularity of Parawings and how they are changing the landscape of water sports. Additionally, Gwen talks about his new adventure in paragliding and how it complements his foiling skills. The conversation wraps up with Gwen's future plans and his thoughts on community engagement in the sports world. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 02:51 Racing in Hawaii 10:16 Tactics in Downwinding 16:35 The Finish Line: Strategy 22:29 Exploring the Double Skin Parawing 28:05 New Techniques 36:16 Paragliding: A New Adventure 38:56 Future Plans and Community Engagement