Geoff moves for connection
“The sense of flying over the water is truly unreal.”
Geoff Bogo finds connection through wind, water, waves, and the feeling of flying over the lake. Foiling keeps him physically challenged, mentally present, and grateful for time outside.
Geoff Bogo pays attention to the lake before he decides how to move.
Wind direction, wind strength, water temperature, waves, and weather all matter. Some days invite a long summer session. Other days bring cold, difficult conditions that ask for patience and preparation. For Geoff, that is part of the draw.
“The sense of flying over the water is truly unreal,” he says.
Foiling gives Geoff a feeling that is hard to describe from shore. Once the board lifts, the body, wind, and water have to work together. It is physical, but it is also mental. He has to read the conditions, respond quickly, and stay calm enough to feel what the board is doing.
Geoff has always loved sliding sports and time outside. Before foiling became a focus, he trained through running, biking, swimming, marathons, and triathlons. Those experiences built endurance and discipline, but the lake offered something different: a place where effort and play could meet.
“There’s the thrill of doing it, the feeling of accomplishment, and the feeling of well-being after,” he says. “I want other people to share in that joy.”
His sessions can last two to three hours, depending on the wind. That dependence on weather makes the sport unpredictable, but also keeps Geoff connected to the natural world. He cannot force the lake to behave. He has to meet it as it is.
During the pandemic, that access to the outdoors became even more meaningful. Movement gave him a way to reset, stay well, and remain connected to something bigger than routine.
Geoff is inspired by people who meet challenge with courage, including waterman Eddie Aikau and surfer Bethany Hamilton. Their stories remind him that movement can carry risk, resilience, and generosity at the same time.
For Geoff, foiling is not only about speed or skill. It is about connection: to the lake, to the wind, to the body, and to the joy that comes after a session.
Geoff moves for connection.