Wingfoil coach Jeremiah McDonald is set to make his debut with North alongside a new Learn to Foil program being unveiled this week.

The 21-year-old pro-wingfoiler lives on a Bay of Plenty kiwifruit orchard by the sea and he can usually be found out in the elements – whether sailing, hiking, rowing, or coaching others in his newfound passion.

Jeremiah chanced upon the sport when he flew to Rarotonga in 2021 to start work as a kitesurfing instructor.

“When I got off my flight, I heard that a Covid-19 lockdown had occurred, and I was stuck there. My girlfriend, who was coming later with some essential kiting equipment, was stuck in New Zealand. Because of this, I was pushed to spend the next three months wingfoiling, and unsurprisingly, I fell in love with the sport.”

Keep an eye out for Jeremiah chasing the dream on the GWA Wingfoil World Tour and on Youtube hosting some exciting new content for North.