Foil Life Podcast by SFT

Episode #128 - Introduction to Waterspeed APP


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On this episode, Luc Moore sits down with Matt Sproson (Head of Marketing) and Floris Dielen (Business Development) from Waterspeed to explore the leading water sports tracking app built specifically for sailors, windsurfers, wing foilers, and kiters.

Matt and Floris share the origin story of Waterspeed — born seven years ago from founder Max’s frustration of having no dedicated sailing app for his new Apple Watch — and how user feedback turned a simple recording tool into the most comprehensive water sports analytics platform available. They break down what sets Waterspeed apart from Strava and Garmin, the science behind key metrics like foiling efficiency, tack/jibe analysis, VMG, and polar charts, plus the new multiplayer features including Challenges and Groups that are building real community in the app.

Episode Highlights:

- How Waterspeed started and evolved into a one-stop shop for tracking, analyzing, and reliving every session on the water.
- Beginner-to-pro features: foiling time & efficiency, best speeds (20 intervals), safety live tracking, heart rate insights, and ultra-level racing analytics.
- The shift from “single player” to “multiplayer” mode — Challenges, leaderboards, and future community feed plans.
- Team riders & ambassadors (Ben Proffitt, Kylie, Bowie, Erwin, Geoffroy, etc.) and how they help shape the app.
- Exciting partnerships for 2026: Northstar SailGP, Magenta Project (female athlete research), Defi, and PWA.
- Coolest tracked sessions of the year — from world record downwind runs in Namibia to 100+ km/h SailGP boats.
- Future roadmap: better session planning tools, local spot insights, and connecting the global watersports community.

This is an essential listen for anyone who wants to understand their time on the water better, track real progress, or simply geek out on data after sessions. Whether you’re a weekend warrior, speed chaser, or competitive racer, Matt and Floris reveal exactly how Waterspeed helps riders improve, stay safe, and connect with the global community.

Tune in to hear the full story behind one of the most loved tools in modern watersports.

This episode is brought to you by Waterspeed. Download the app — live tracking, deep analytics, and community vibes for every watersport adventure. 🌊⚡🏄‍♂️

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