Episode #98 – Alex Mertens

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In the latest episode, the Wing Life Podcast / Foil Life Podcast crew sit down with Alex Mertens, a windsurfer and wing foiler from the San Francisco Bay Area. He shares his journey from a football background to becoming a wind sports fanatic. Dive into Alex’s evolution within the water sports realm, his insights on safety measures, and the wind scene of the Bay Area, all revealing the passion and dedication driving his adventurous pursuits!




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