ANTTI KOSKINEN
RIDING WITH: LIFT FOILS
HAILING FROM: HELSINKI, FINLAND
AGE: 48
RACING SINCE: 2019
REPRESENTING: FINLAND
66
SPEEDTRACK
SCORE
AVERAGE SPEED
km/h
40
* Numbers based on the eFoil Racing Calculator
CURRENT SETUP: LIFT FOILS
BOARD: LIFT2 5’0
MAST: 32’ High Modulus Carbon M2
PROP: 3 blade LCS Fixed, no shroud
WINGS: 105 Havoc / 3” extender / 32 Glide
CUSTOM MODIFICATIONS:
Micro-textured wings for optimised hydrodynamics by hand sanding them to perfection.
SPONSORS:
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What is your experience in eFoil Racing?
I've been fortunate to have been involved with eFoil Racing from its humble beginnings, touring five cities around Finland starting in the summer of 2019.
It started with an experimental indoor race at the Helsinki Boat Show in February of that same year when the event MC Aleksi Halén proposed to time my laps around the pool at the show. Something about waiting to hear my lap time and if I managed to improve my time really clicked and I think right there the spark of competitive eFoil racing was first ignited. That momentum eventually led to the Invitational “World Championship” in Helsinki, which featured eight Finnish racers—five men and three women—despite two initial registrations from the USA who unfortunately had to cancel at the last minute.
Notably, the oldest participant was 70 years old, reflecting the sport's inclusivity and universal appeal. Building on this foundation, we continued testing tracks alongside a Formula 4 powerboat race circuit, refining rules and safety measures to find a balance between an exciting race, competitive fairness and safety.
By 2020, eFoil Racing took off in an official capacity with groundbreaking live TV broadcasts that included on-screen telemetry and expert color commentary.
These innovations not only showcased the thrilling potential of the sport but also elevated it to a professional level, captivating audiences near and far, setting the stage for the future of eFoil Racing.
What tips would you give to someone new to eFoil Racing?
Have fun with it, enjoy the thrills, accept the learning curve and treasure the progress. It’s a journey and ultimately, you’re doing it for yourself, just enjoy the ride, it’s a wild one!
Anything else you’d like to share about yourself or your eFoil journey?
The eFoil has realised a life long dream to me about surfing and boardsports in the water here in Finland. It is an incredible platform that unlocks so many types of activities, like riding waves unpowered, exploring the archipelago, flying up rivers and lakes or the arctic fjords up in the Lofoten Islands in Norway. Racing, surf foiling, tow-foiling. you name it.. the possibilities are endless. Get an efoil, you will not regret it!
What inspires you to participate in eFoil Racing?
Racing inspires me because it serves as the ultimate testing ground—a place where I can safely push my limits, perfect my skills and courage with every lap.
It's a relentless challenge that demands precision, resilience, and the drive to go faster, carve harder, and continuously improve. Each race is an opportunity to discover where I stand among my peers and connect with some of the coolest people at some of the most spectacular locations around the world!
What is your vision for the future of eFoil Racing?
A global connection and a shared official ranking list through the means of an easy to install standardised speed track that unlocks the power of comparable lap times around the world. It will be wonderful!
What do you enjoy most about the sport?
Improving on my own record on the speed track! Debating the best line around a track with a friend. Sharing and listening to feedback on our performances with others on the beach. Going fast, feeling terrified!