FOIL & Climate Week with HSBC
This Climate Week, trade your laptop for a foil.
Join a curated group of founders, investors, and operators with HSBC and 101 Surf Sport for an afternoon on and by the water in San Francisco.
Beginners welcome who want to learn about foiling.
No panels. No conference rooms.
Just wind, water, and the people building what’s next.
What to expect
🏄♂️LIND Surfboards
The otherworldly new electric surfboard brand will be showcasing a live demo in the Marina.
🛹 Sternboard
We will have a French made Sternboard available to demo. These boards go up to 40 miles an hour.
🌊 Foiling on the Bay
Wings, efoils, and gear on-site to explore. Whether you’re new or experienced, come get close to the water and the energy that powers it. We will have 101 Surf Sports, F‑One & Manera gear on display for you to come and check out.
🚀 Conversations that matter
Climate, AI, energy, and the future of how we build — shared informally with people actually doing the work.
🍻 Drinks hosted by HSBC
We’ll regroup back on land for drinks and connection after time on the water.
Why this
Climate is fundamentally an energy problem.
Foiling is one of the simplest, most visceral ways to experience that shift — wind and water generating lift, without fuel, in real time.
This event is about stepping out of the usual format and into something more aligned with the future we’re building.
Who it’s for
Builders, investors, and operators working in or around climate and technology.
People who are curious, open, and up for doing something a little different during Climate Week.
Important notes
This is not a lesson-based event
101 Surf Sports will have gear on-site for exploration
Participation in foiling is optional — you’re welcome to join just to connect. You will need your own gear and wetsuit as we wont be providing this.
Demo's of the Sternboard will be available
Details
🛥️ Limited to 30 attendees
Approval-based registration
📍 San Francisco Bay (exact location shared upon approval)
Hosts
Ryan Everton — Climate Tech Founder & Investor
Geoff Headington — Managing Director, Climate Tech @ HSBC
Cort Larned — World Champion Windsurfer, Owner @ 101 Surf Sports
📲 Interested in co-hosting or joining the local crew?
DM @ryandeverton or join the SF Wing Foiling WhatsApp group:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/Bj6zLWVP3G0Di0Ja2MFuOy
Part of SF Climate Week
Required notice:
By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of SF Climate Week.