Sep 14 2023 45 mins 1
We chat with the co-founder of Electronautic, Josh Cribb, as he walks us through the crazy journey of creating their first commercial craft; The WaveFlyer Volaré. From attaching foils to the bottom of a jet ski to riding waves with a glass of champagne, this company has come a long way, and they're only just beginning...
Timeline: 00:00 - Intro 1:10 - The Wave Drive Story 9:40 - How strong is the boat? 10:50 - How does the boat drive in Shallow Water? 12:33 - The Team 15:12 - Geofencing 16:42 - How the boat feels 19:42 - Who is the Wave Flyer Volaré for? 21:34 - Instagram Viral 26:20 - Using the wave flyer in waves 28:52 - The future 30:30 - Tow Foiling 32:13 - Battery Life and Solar Charging 33:54 - Where will we see foils in the future 35:54 - Active vs. Passive Foil systems 37:02 - General Response 38:58 - Manufacturing 42:52 - Are you interested?
