Foiling Magazine

Foiling Magazine brings the best features, the latest tech and the finest tricks-and-tips to you from the world of foiling. Within this relatively new sport, Foiling Magazine is essential reading for any surf, SUP, Wing, wake or eFoiler. Working with the best riders, the biggest brands and the finest photographers, Foiling Magazine provides the ultimate representation of the most exciting sport on the planet…

EDITORIAL

Foiling Magazine

EXPOSURE

DESERT WINDS • Foilers Hugh Mitchell, Andrew Readhead, Julian Bradley and Jon Donisi embarked on a 300+ kilometer/five day downwind foil mission along one of Australia’s most remote coastlines. Joined by a shore crew who traveled parallel by land, they surfed, fished, and became the first ever to foil their way up the entire Ningaloo Reef. Videographer and producer Hugh filled us in on what was going on behind the scenes…

SUMMER DOWN UNDER • British rider Guy Bridge forwent the standard grey, cold and wet UK winter and instead opted for a West Australian adventure with a toolkit of foil options at his disposal…

JACK PATERSON • Jack came to our attention around the release of our last issue, where we were tagged in a Reel highlighting his surprise appearance in a Foil Drive ad. A little further digging from us and we realized Jack is quite an inspirational young chap…

FLIGHT SCHOOL • When US Sailing – the country’s national governing body for the sport – decided it was high time they leant into the emerging sailing talent pool that is coming up in wingfoiling, there was one man they could trust to pull the right people together for the inaugural event. Phil Muller got the job done.

Far North THE HOME OF ARMSTRONG II • Happily, for all of us, the Armstrong team foil trip in New Zealand – the home of the Armstrong brand – has now become a fixed staple in the calendar, with the resulting film and media anticipated by many, not least ourselves here at the magazine, as it’s high quality stuff. We sought out the essence of the trip from a few of those involved, and the tales behind some of the greatest shots…

BIG TIMES AT BOA VISTA • Wesley Brito is on a mission. One that – given his penchant for solid slabs that break over near dry reefs – could end badly. But this is Wesley’s backyard, and when the swell hits, it’s game on.

DYNAMICS WHY CHOOSE A SCREWLESS FOIL? • The team at Slingshot recently unveiled their new screwless “One-Lock” connection system. They’re pretty convinced they’ve changed the game in terms of a much more pleasant and efficient experience when assembling your foil gear. Slingshot’s Fred Hope explains why…

BREAKING THE SPEED BARRIER • With the release of the double-skin wing, the X-Race, Vayu believes it has upped the game in terms of race performance. We spoke with designer Bill Hansen, CEO Philip Horn, and riders Gregorio Pugliese and Rafferty Read to get some deeper insight into the development, mindset, and real-world performance that’s arrived with the new era of double-surface wings.

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GOOD STUFF

gold STANDARD • When Harley Clifford first strapped into a foil, he didn’t expect it to completely reshape his riding CV, and he certainly didn’t recognise the Gold Coast as an emerging foil paradise…. Here, he breaks down why this corner of Queensland might just be the ultimate playground for those of a foiling disposition.

DREAMS Cape • Handed a ticket to Cape Town to help promote his brand sponsor’s new range, Fabian Muhmenthaler had to pinch himself. South Africa had been on his bucket list since he was a kid, and now he was heading there as part of his ‘job’. And true to form, it didn’t disappoint…

THE LAND OF RISING SUNS • It’s a dream confluence for any magazine editor: one of foiling’s most celebrated designers (Cyril Coste) invites one of...