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The Progression Project

Erik Antonson
Foiling
Surfing
Downwind Racing
Downwinding
Unifoil
Wing Foiling
Florida
Hawaii
Windsurfing
Parawinging
Hood River
Water Sports
Voyager Foil Crew
Downwind Run
Foil Surfing
Downwind Technique
Voyager Camps
Winging
Board Design
Foil Drive

Podcast by Erik Antonson

PublishesMonthlyEpisodes171Founded10 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Edo Tanas joins the show after an incredible Hawaiian race season capped by his third straight Molokai 2 Oahu victory. We dig into the training, mindset and equipment development behind his season, including his move to Slingshot, how his approach to... more

Zeke Lau joins the Progression Project fresh off completing Hawaii's full downwind race circuit, recounting the brutal, glassy-conditions M2O where he battled cramps and serious doubt before fighting through to the finish; the conversation ranges fro... more

On this episode of the Progression Project, I sit down with Olympic BMX racer and Subi Riders founder Mark Willers (subiriders) Mark's journey took him from representing New Zealand at two Olympic Games to reimagining what foiling could become by com... more

Greg Drexler from Boardriding Maui joins the show for a deep dive into style, simplicity, and the evolution of wind-powered foiling. We get into Greg’s roots in windsurfing and kiting, the design philosophy behind BRM, the early days of parawings, wh... more

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Recent Guests

Marc Willers
Founder of Subi Riders, former Olympic BMX racer
Subi Riders
Episode: 168 - Marc Willers
Greg Drexler
BRM designer/entrepreneur
BRM
Episode: 167 - Greg Drexler
Guillaume Colin
Outdoor athlete and engineer who designs and adapts foil sport gear
Independent athlete, parasurfing/wingsurfing/foil
Episode: 166. - Guillaume Colin
Mala'e McElheny
Pro foiler featured as guest on the episode
Duotone (newly affiliated with foiling career)
Episode: 165 - Mala'e Mcelheny
Nic Reeser
Competitive sailor turned foiling expert, currently a ship navigator in the US Coast Guard
US Coast Guard
Episode: 163 - Nic Reeser
Alex Aguera
Owner and founder of GoFoil, deeply involved in the development of foiling technology
GoFoil
Episode: 162 - Alex Aguera
Lucas Schuler
A passionate foiler who moved to the Canary Islands to pursue his sport, leaving behind a successful business in Germany.
Episode: 160 - Lukas Schuler
Jeremy Jones
Renowned snowboarder and founder of Jones Snowboards
Jones Snowboards
Episode: 159 - Jeremy Jones
Gerry Lopez
One of the most iconic surfers in the history of surfing and a pioneer of pipeline
Episode: 158 - Gerry Lopez

Host

Erik Antonson
Host focused on progression and gear in watersports, with emphasis on thoughtful, detailed conversations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 237 ratings
  • Zeke

    Erik, that pod with Zeke was epic!! Love that guy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tuttle of love
    United States17 days ago
  • The Definitive Foiling Companion: Your Pathway to Progression

    I love listing to The Progression Project pod. Erik consistently delivers exceptional professionalism and expertise. The show is a perfect blend of entertainment, inspiration, and valuable information. Whether it's engaging gear discussions, insightful tuning advice, or expert riding tips, this podcast has it I've listened to every pod and will continue to do so. Keep it up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sam-1234934523
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • Amazing podcasts covering so many interesting topics - social media, surfing culture, the stoke of foiling. Can't wait for every podcast to be released...

    Podcast Addict
    FluidFoiling
    3 years ago
  • Amazing podcasts covering so many interesting topics - social media, surfing culture, the stoke of foiling. Can't wait for every podcast to be released...

    Podcast Addict
    FluidFoiling
    3 years ago
  • Worth your time.

    Erik is the go to for the Foil community for information on all things foiling. If you’re missing it you’re missing out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PBFoil
    Australia4 years ago

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Guests are consistently high-caliber, delivering practical, actionable insights.
Positive feedback on gear discussions and the progression-focused lens.
Listeners praise the host's depth of knowledge and approachable teaching style.

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#209
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Talking Points

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166. - Guillaume Colin
Q: What role has community played in your journey, and how do parasurfing, surfing, and foiling communities differ for you?
Guillaume highlights the collaborative, open-sharing nature of parasurfing and adaptive foiling, contrasts the more crowded, competitive atmosphere of traditional surfing with the spacious, inclusive vibe of foiling communities, and notes the supportive interactions across all three communities.
166. - Guillaume Colin
Q: How has your approach to risk and safety changed since your accident, both in and out of the water?
He explains being risk-aware but not risk-averse; in water, he accepts the inherent risks of high-energy sport, while on land he focuses on conditioning to reduce injury and maintain mobility, and he values collaborative, safety-conscious gear adjustments.
166. - Guillaume Colin
Q: Can you walk us through the moment you decided to pursue a return to the water after your accident, and what that decision-making process looked like?
Guillaume describes an incremental path beginning with rehab and exploration of alternative sports, followed by a leadership moment when he visualized a future in water sports inspired by other parasurfers. He emphasizes testing ideas, meeting others in the field, and slowly building confidence and capability through real-water experiences.
160 - Lukas Schuler
Q: How has life changed since you've made this move?
Life has become more fulfilling as I get to be in the water more often with my family and work on my skills in a beautiful environment.
158 - Gerry Lopez
Q: How do you relate to the process of starting over as you've aged? Is it harder or easier to do now where you are now in life?
Lopez believes that the process of learning and starting over remains consistent; he emphasizes the importance of embracing challenges and learning from failures regardless of age.

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This show centers on progression, experimentation, and hands-on learning within high-skill action sports, with a recurring focus on foiling across disciplines like winging, downwind racing, and adaptive gear. Conversations weave personal growth, mindset, and resilience into practical gear decisions, training regimes, and pathway-to-progression stories, often contrasted against established athletic backgrounds. Notable strengths include in-depth technical discussions with industry innovators, candid reflections on risk and failure, and a strong sense of community around sharing knowledge to accelerate performance for athletes, engineers, and enthusiasts alike.

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Recent guests on The Progression Project include:

1. Marc Willers
2. Greg Drexler
3. Guillaume Colin
4. Mala'e McElheny
5. Nic Reeser
6. Alex Aguera
7. Lucas Schuler
8. Jeremy Jones

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