The Wing Foil Debrief
Claim This Podcastby Lachie White
Podcast Overview
<p>The Wing Foil Debrief is a weekly podcast getting inside the minds of the athletes, coaches, and people shaping the future of wing foiling. Hosted by wing foil enthusiast, Lachie White, each episode pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to perform at the top of the sport - the training, the gear decisions, the racing strategy, and the moments that don't make it into the highlight reel.</p><p>Whether you're chasing your first podium or just obsessed with getting faster on the water, The Wing Foil Debrief gives you a front-row seat to the conversations happening at the highest level of the sport.</p><p>New episodes every Wednesday.</p>
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July 22, 2026
Wing Foil Racing - Something Needs to Change | Thomas Proust
<p>Thomas Proust breaks down why wing foil racers almost never get a redress, even when a collision clearly wasn't their fault, and what the current drone-only jury system gets wrong. We also get into his breakout 2025/26 season, the Vayu prototype gear, and the training split behind his rise into the top five.</p><p></p><p>Thomas Proust joins the Wing Foil Debrief to talk through his season on the IWSA World Tour, from his early foiling background on F16, Nacra 15s and 17s to his current run of podiums. We dig into the redress and protest rules in wing foil racing, why drone-only footage is causing disqualification controversy at events like Silvaplana, Urla and Gizzeria, and what needs to change for fairer racing. Plus his gear setup with Vayu, Levitaz and Tarifa, and his training to gear performance split.</p><p></p><p>Follow The Wing Foil Debrief on Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/wingfoildebrief/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/wingfoildebrief/</a><br /><br />🔗 WING FOILING GUIDES, DIY HARNESS LINE & GOPRO MOUNTS: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://lachiewhite.gumroad.com/" target="_blank">https://lachiewhite.gumroad.com/</a></p><p></p><p>0:00 Intro and background<br />0:50 From Nacra to wing foil<br />3:57 French squad nicknames<br />5:18 Season kicks off in Hong Kong<br />8:18 Training vs gear breakdown<br />9:28 Vayu prototype wing explained<br />11:33 Downwind sail control system<br />16:36 Naples event recap<br />18:03 Front pack level rising<br />21:02 Racing in Gizzeria heat<br />24:28 Between session fuel<br />24:34 Silva Plana DSQ explained<br />27:10 Jury only uses drone footage<br />28:52 Urla port starboard DSQ<br />31:08 Gizzeria semifinal controversy<br />34:13 What needs to change<br />38:02 How redress actually works<br />42:20 What's next for Thomas<br />43:12 Shoutouts</p><p></p><p></p>
July 15, 2026
The Mental Game of Elite Wing Foil Racing | Iset Segura
<p>In this episode, Iset shares her journey from sailing the Olympic Class Nacra 17 to wing foiling, her experiences in racing, and her inspiring rescue story that earned her a gold medal of honor. We explore the technicalities of wing foiling, race strategies, safety tips, and her insights on the growing women's fleet.</p><p>SUBSCRIBE for weekly wing foil racing content every Wednesday.</p><p>Follow The Wing Foil Debrief on Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/wingfoildebrief/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/wingfoildebrief/</a></p><p>🔗 WING FOILING GUIDES, DIY HARNESS LINE & GOPRO MOUNTS: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://lachiewhite.gumroad.com/" target="_blank">https://lachiewhite.gumroad.com/</a></p><p>Free 2 months of WATERSPEED Pro/Ultra (For new Pro/Ultra subscriptions): <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://waterspeedapp.onelink.me/ILWP/lachie" target="_blank">https://waterspeedapp.onelink.me/ILWP/lachie</a></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Water Sports Background<br />02:58 Transitioning from Catamarans to Wing Foiling<br />05:45 The Competitive Spirit and Its Evolution<br />08:35 Equipment Insights: Boards and Wings<br />11:30 Facing Fears: The Dangers of the Water<br />14:20 A Heroic Rescue: Impact on Perspective<br />17:08 The Role of Wing Foiling in Personal Growth<br />20:06 Finding Joy in Competition<br />20:52 The Rising Level of Women's Wing Foiling<br />23:27 Encouraging More Female Participation<br />25:09 Crashes and Safety in Racing<br />27:57 The Evolution of Fleet Dynamics<br />28:58 Challenges of Light Wind Racing<br />33:39 Setting Realistic Goals in Competition<br />36:21 The Importance of Mental Resilience<br />39:05 Shoutouts and Acknowledgments</p>
July 8, 2026
Complete Wing Foil Gear Progression Guide (Beginner to Race Kit)
<p>Lachie heads to Ricketts Point for a solo deep dive into the complete wing foil gear progression, from your very first session all the way to race kit.</p><p>Whether you are just thinking about getting into wing foiling or you are already riding and wondering what the path to racing actually looks like, this episode maps out the full journey: boards, foils, wings, harness lines, and mast lengths.</p><p>Topics covered:</p><p>Boards: why 30 litres above body weight is the starting sweet spot, and how body-weight volume becomes the target as you move toward racing.</p><p>Foils: the case for stepping down in 200 to 400 cm2 increments, why span matters just as much as surface area, and Lachie's own progression from the Axis 910 all the way to the Chubanga V3 570.</p><p>Wings: starting on a 5m single skin, when and why to introduce a harness line (longer is better early on), and maybe controversial advice to skip straight to a full dual skin race wing.</p><p>Mast length: why 80cm is a solid entry point, how longer masts unlock forgiveness in chop, and when to make the jump to 105cm for racing.</p><p></p><p>SUBSCRIBE for weekly wing foil racing content every Wednesday.<br /><br />Follow The Wing Foil Debrief on Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/wingfoildebrief/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/wingfoildebrief/</a><br /><br />🔗 WING FOILING GUIDES, DIY HARNESS LINE & GOPRO MOUNTS: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://lachiewhite.gumroad.com/" target="_blank">https://lachiewhite.gumroad.com/</a><br /><br />Free 2 months of WATERSPEED Pro/Ultra (For new Pro/Ultra subscriptions): <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://waterspeedapp.onelink.me/ILWP/lachie" target="_blank">https://waterspeedapp.onelink.me/ILWP/lachie</a></p><p></p><p>0:00 Intro and Industry Trends</p><p>5:57 Beginner Board and Foil</p><p>13:33 Progressing Through Foil Sizes</p><p>22:40 Wings and Harness Lines</p><p>35:55 Mast Length for Racing</p>
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- What is The Wing Foil Debrief?
<p>The Wing Foil Debrief is a weekly podcast getting inside the minds of the athletes, coaches, and people shaping the future of wing foiling. Hosted by wing foil enthusiast, Lachie White, each episode pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to perform at the top of the sport - the training, the gear decisions, the racing strategy, and the moments that don't make it into the highlight reel.</p><p>Whether you're chasing your first podium or just obsessed with getting faster on the water, The Wing Foil Debrief gives you a front-row seat to the conversations happening at the highest level of the sport.</p><p>New episodes every Wednesday.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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