# An epic foiling adventure - Q&A with Josh Ku

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Podcast: [Up On Foil](https://stenobird.com/podcast/up-on-foil-7038225)
Published: 2026-02-02T04:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/up-on-foil/2487871
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Duration seconds: 4250

## Resource

Before you listen to this, watch Josh's film "The Strait Path" on Youtube Josh's Channel: @joshku1990 Josh's Instagram: @joshku Dane Wilson's Instagram: @dane___wilson In this episode, we talk about how this adventure crossing the Bali Strait from Bali to Java. A relatively long, but safe run turned into a scary adventure. Here the stats: crossing 92km, 4h25, lost from boat 1.34h Thanks to Jens of the Foilsessions App for supporting the show. Get your Foiling App here: https://foilsessions.app Thanks to the team around SurfEars for their commitment. Get yours here: https://6cZKVD.short.gy/surfears Thank you for helping me out and get some hidden episodes: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out my Website: www.uponfoil.com Chapters 00:00 Intro 05:10 Planning and Financing the Crossing 08:01 Sponsorship and Community Support 13:34 The Gamble of the weather 14:57 Investing in Yourself 17:16 Overcoming Challenges and Ego 18:45 Planning the Filming Process 23:02 Crossing the Channel: Preparation and Execution 27:47 Equipment Choices and Risks 32:19 Navigating Challenges During the Crossing 39:41 Lost at Sea: A Fight for Survival 45:41 Navigating the Unknown: The Role of Technology 51:14 The Reunion: Finding Safety 52:52 Surfing the Big Waves: The Challenge Ahead 59:14 The Film Premiere: Sharing the Experience 01:04:05 Looking Ahead: Future Projects and Goals

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