Lucas de Almeida Petroni

Where are you from?

Brazil

When were you born?

1985

How old were you when you became a waterman?

18

Which foil disciplines do you practice?

Surffoil, SUP Foil, Downwind

What do you love about hydrofoil compared to other watersports?

Foilsurfing to me is the evolution of surfing and a great way to enjoy waves with less potential, living the philosophy “every day is the session of my life” and mainly avoiding the crowds of surfers that plague the beache breaks all over my homespot in Brasil and nowadays I see the lineup as a wave skate park full of possibilities for connections, transitions and ramps for maneuvers and when the big set arrives I'm sure I'll make the best of the day

What's your favorite trick or riding style?

Carvings with style and big drops all the way down preparing the next bottom turn

Which are your 3 favorite spots for foiling? Why?

- “Porta do Sol” São Vicente (SP) Brazil: My home spot, a 5 stars class foilspot with 2minutes waves almost everyday and 5minutes waves on those epic days.
- "Paradise” - Haleiwa - North Shore Hawaii - USA: Epic for tow foil some different spots
- “Bertonésia” Bertioga (SP) Brazil: Epic for tow foil seshs lots of spots nobody out there

Other passions besides hydrofoiling?

Family, Surfing and Muay Thai