About this episode
Nick Reeser discusses his journey from competitive sailing to hydrofoiling and the mental and technical aspects of high-level performance.
On this episode of the Progression Project, I sit down with Nick Reeser — a rising force in the world of foiling whose background blends Olympic-level sailing lineage, elite water knowledge, and a relentless drive to push limits. Growing up in a family of competitive sailors and now serving as a navigator in the United States Coast Guard, Nick brings a unique perspective on ocean conditions, performance mindset, and technical progression. We dive into his journey from competitive sailing to hydrofoiling, the crossover between sailing and downwind energy reading, and the story behind his massive Florida downwind run — including the preparation, forecasting, and mental game required to send at the highest level. This conversation explores progression, passion, and what happens when deep water experience meets cutting-edge foil performance.
People in this episode
Host: Erik Antonson
Guest: Nick Reeser
Topics covered
- foiling
- sailing
- ocean conditions
- performance mindset
- technical progression
- downwind energy
Keywords
- foiling
- sailing
- ocean conditions
- performance mindset
- downwind run
- Florida
- hydrofoiling
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: United States Coast Guard
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