Hi, I’m Joshua from South Africa, and I’ve been involved in wind sports my entire life. Nowadays, I’m addicted to wingfoiling and love all aspects of it - waves, freestyle, jumping, and speed. Fortunately, Cape Town offers a wide range of conditions to make this possible. I am currently on a mission to chase foil speed records and am often searching for the perfect conditions along the West Coast, up to Namibia.
Joshua Pretorius
Where are you from?
South Africa
When were you born?
1997
How old were you when you became a waterman?
9
Which foil disciplines do you practice?
Wingfoil, Surffoil
What do you love about hydrofoil compared to other watersports?
Hydrofoils add a whole new dimension to water sports, they are fast, versatile and a lot fun.
What's your favorite trick or riding style?
I love gliding on waves in the ocean
Which are your 3 favorite spots for foiling? Why?
Le Morne, Mauritius: Waves, waves, waves!
Long-running waves, steady wind, and warm water make this spot a paradise for foiling.
Diaz Point, Namibia:
This unique and remote location offers straight offshore winds in a protected bay. It's the best place in the world if you're aiming to go fast.
Big Bay, South Africa:
My home spot offers a variety of conditions and strong, consistent winds during the summer months.
Other passions besides hydrofoiling?
Good food and coffee - but really anything in ocean, so when appropriate I love to surf and kitesurf.
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