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September 14, 2026LatestThree Maui spots, one very good reason to go
Hawaii gets hyped. Maui's trade winds actually deserve it — consistent, geographic, and worth building a trip around. Three spots, honest notes on each, and a clear case for why this island keeps showing up on riders' shortlists.
September 7, 2026Where you learn changes everything
Progression in wing foiling isn't just technique — it's finding the right water, wind, and people around you. This week we looked at schools where the conditions are part of the lesson plan, and went deep on Hood River as a destination that delivers for every level.
August 31, 2026The forecast app built for wing foilers
Most forecast apps weren't built with a wing in mind — they'll tell you wind speed and direction, but not whether the swell is right for your board or how the tide interacts with local chop. This week we looked at SurfSignal, a tool designed specifically for wing foilers, and what sets it apart is worth knowing before your next session.
August 24, 2026400km down the coast. A desert lagoon. The sport at scale.
This week we're looking at wing foiling at two different extremes of ambition: Guy Bridge grinding 400km along the UK south coast over three days, and Dakhla — the Moroccan lagoon that's quietly become the sport's wave capital. Different trips, same pull.
August 17, 2026You've leveled up. Has your gear?
There's a window in every foiler's progression where the basics are solid but the next layer feels murky. This week we're publishing two pieces aimed right at that window: a look at the three skills worth prioritizing once you're past the jibe, and a practical guide to figuring out whether it's time to change your gear — and if so, what to change first.
August 10, 2026The riders reshaping what wingfoiling looks like
Wing foiling has always rewarded people willing to figure things out from scratch. More women are doing exactly that — and a handful of programs are making the learning curve a lot less lonely. Worth knowing about, whether you're one of them or you ride alongside them.
August 3, 2026The gear decisions worth getting right
Some gear questions answer themselves in the shop. These two don't — they show up in the middle of a session when you're tired or in over your head. Worth sorting before that moment arrives.
July 27, 2026The two articles worth rereading
Some things don't change with the season — the frustrating plateau around session six, or the nagging doubt that you rigged the wrong wing. These two pieces hold up any time of year, and they're worth a second read before your next session.
July 20, 2026Two skills that make every session better
Some knowledge expires. These two don't. Whether you've been riding for a month or a few seasons, knowing how to read what the water is actually telling you — and having a foil matched to your conditions — changes the quality of every session. Worth revisiting.
July 13, 2026Armstrong raises the ceiling — and drops the floor
Armstrong had a busy week. We looked at what the Midlength MKII X-Form actually changes for riders who've already been on a foilboard — and separately, what the FG Wing SUP dropping to $499 means if you've been waiting for the right moment to get on foil.
July 6, 2026Two reads worth bookmarking
No new articles this week — so we went back to two pieces that hold up regardless of when you're reading them. Whether you're still figuring out what gear to buy or stuck on a maneuver that feels like it should click by now, these are worth the time.
June 29, 2026What surfing gives you (and costs you) on a wing
If you've spent years reading waves, you're not starting from zero — but you're not starting from easy, either. This piece gets specific about what surfing actually gives you in wing foiling, and where that same background will quietly work against you.
- June 22, 2026
From first flight to one-foil quiver
Two pieces this week for anyone deeper into the foil rabbit hole. One maps out what the beginner progression actually feels like, session by session, so you know what’s coming. The other digs into Armstrong’s A+ system and what ‘one foil for every day’ really means once you’re past the learning curve. First sessions or refining your quiver — there’s something here for you.
June 15, 2026The town the whole wing foil world is watching
If you've felt the sport shifting lately, it's not your imagination — and a lot of it traces back to one windy town at the edge of Spain. This week we get into why Tarifa has become the most important place in wing foiling right now, and what that means whether or not you ever make the trip.
- June 8, 2026
Reading the wind, and where the sport is heading
Two reads this week. A practical guide to reading wind on the water so you can call your sessions better, and a look at why the GWA brought the World Cup to the Alps — and what Silvaplana signals about where wingfoiling is going.
May 25, 2026The front wing changes everything
One of the most common questions in the foiling community is about front wing selection — and for good reason. It's the single biggest variable in how your setup feels on the water. This week's piece breaks it down by conditions and rider style.
May 18, 2026Wingfoiling is going national — twice
US Sailing just announced two national championships for wingfoiling in 2026 — a signal that the sport has arrived at a new level. Alongside that, we published the wing sizing guide we've been wanting to write for a while: the conditions-based breakdown that actually tells you which wing to rig instead of making you guess.
May 4, 2026Pump foiling, the Ozone Pocket Rocket V2, and making the most of a demo day
Three pieces this week. Pump foiling as your zero-wind training tool. A close look at the Ozone Pocket Rocket V2 for high-wind sessions. And a practical demo day guide so you know what to ride before you commit.
- April 27, 2026
Harness setup, the Armstrong UHA 1270, Foil Drive shipping from the US, and the X-15 class explained
Seven pieces this week covering gear decisions and the racing side of the sport. The harness guide is one I've wanted to write for a while — when to hook in and how to dial your setup. The Armstrong UHA 1270 review is built for Great Lakes conditions specifically. Plus Foil Drive's US shipping changes the math on assist foiling, and the X-15 class is the one-design story the racing community needs to understand.
April 20, 2026One board for everything, the 2026 F-One and Starboard lineups, how to choose your first setup, and wing foiling in Fuerteventura
A lot landed this week. The case for simplifying your quiver got stronger with the midlength board movement. F-One and Starboard both dropped major 2026 updates. We published the most practical beginner setup guide we have written. And we went deep on Fuerteventura — the Canary Islands spot with 80-90% wind reliability that keeps delivering for wing foilers at every level.
April 13, 2026Spring is here — time to get back on the water
The water is warming up and the season is right in front of us. This week — everything you need to prep your gear, build your fitness, and set realistic expectations for where your riding is headed in 2026.