Episode Details

You've probably seen Guillaume on the socials. He is the one sitting on his wing foil board. He has to do that after a terrible accident that left him as a paraplegic. In this episode, he talks about the challenges he faces, how to actually foil while sitting, and how he became an inspiration to others with a similar fate.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:38 Accident and Recovery Journey

05:00 Parasurfing 10:54 Transition to Wing Foiling

16:51 Achievements and Competitions

19:40 Future Projects and Innovations

23:20 Foiling Challenges and Techniques

27:41 Experiences at the DefiWing Event

30:48 Overcoming Obstacles in Foiling

35:56 Inspiration and Speaking Engagements

37:47 Equipment Preferences and Techniques

41:38 Favorite Foiling Spots and Conditions