The Buoy Report Podcast

Energy moves through everything — ocean swells, the human body, and the creative mind. In this conversation, elite ocean athlete Annie Rieckert shares how she harnesses that energy across big wave performance, endurance racing, and artistic expression. From the glide of foiling to the discipline of recovery and the flow state of creativity, we explore what happens when power, precision, and awaren...

In this episode of The Buoy Report Podcast , Shaun Lopez sits down with David Sellers, founder of Hi Off Grid , to discuss what it takes to design and build reliable off-grid energy systems in Hawaii. David shares practical insights from years of hands-on work — system sizing, battery tradeoffs, maintenance realities, and the common mistakes people make when pursuing energy independence on the isl...

If you’ve ever checked a swell map before packing your boards, there’s a good chance Mark Sponsler helped you find the right spot. As the founder of Stormsurf , Mark has been forecasting waves for decades — bridging hard data, atmospheric models, and human intuition to help surfers chase the world’s best swells. In this episode, we dive deep into how wave forecasting has evolved, how to read chart...

Two of the most respected names in big-wave surfing — Jojo Roper and Jamie Mitchell — join The Buoy Report Podcast to talk story about chasing giants, reading the ocean, and staying calm when the world goes dark behind a 60-foot wall of water. From Jaws to Nazaré, these watermen share raw insights on training, preparation, fear management, and what it really means to dedicate your life to moving w...

In this episode of The Buoy Report Podcast , I sit down with Claude Graves , the visionary co-founder of NIHI Sumba (formerly Nihiwatu) and The Sumba Foundation . What started as a surf trip to a remote Indonesian island turned into a decades-long mission: building one of the world’s top eco-resorts and launching a foundation that has transformed the lives of thousands on Sumba. Claude shares the...

New episode of The Buoy Report – Listen now Pio Marasco is one of those rare individuals whose work quietly shapes an entire sport. As co-founder of MFC Hawaii, Pio has been behind some of the most innovative fin, foil, and sail designs in the world—trusted by world champions and tested in Maui’s most unforgiving conditions. In this episode, we talk about his journey from Italy to Maui, the art of...

New Podcast Episode: Cliff Kapono on Science, Surf, and the Future of Island Resilience The latest episode of The Buoy Report Podcast is now live. I'm joined by Dr. Cliff Kapono , a Hawaiian bio-scientist, environmental advocate, and big wave surfer whose work lives at the intersection of modern science and indigenous knowledge. Cliff brings a rare perspective—one rooted in the chemistry of ecosys...

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In this special episode of The Buoy Report Podcast, we’re honored to welcome one of the most influential voices in adventure sports—Travis Rice. Known for his groundbreaking films and redefining what’s possible in snowboarding, Travis brings his unique perspective on life, energy, and the interconnectedness of nature. Together, we explore: Flow State: How Travis taps into it and what it takes to p...

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebuoyreport.substack.com