Shae Foudy

DATE OF BIRTH
December 20, 1998

COUNTRY & RESIDENCE
Born in Southern California, USA.
Currently based on the south shore of Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, USA.

SPONSORS
F4 Foils, Aloha Brothers, Kaohi Leashes

DISCIPLINES
Stand-up paddle downwind foiling and racing; prone surf foiling; stand-up paddle foil surfing

Short Story

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Former world champion stand-up paddle boarder and 2018 APP World Tour World Champion, I held a world title at the highest level of professional SUP competition. I competed on three professional world tours, held over eight professional sponsorships throughout my career, and was named Female Stand-Up Paddle Boarder of the Year in 2018.
I have earned championship titles across numerous world-class stand-up paddle board races around the world.

Most recently, I competed in outrigger canoe racing in 2025 with a local canoe club, finishing as one of the top crews in the Molokaʻi to Oʻahu race.

Alongside my athletic career, I earned a master’s degree in Nutrition Science and am now a pediatric registered dietitian, operating my own private practice on Oʻahu.

ATHLETE STORY
Born and raised in Southern California, I began surfing at the age of five and grew up immersed in ocean sports. I competed in outrigger canoe racing as a junior before discovering stand-up paddle boarding, turning professional at just 14 years old. I went on to become the youngest athlete on tour to win a world championship title.

After relocating to Hawaiʻi to pursue my education, I stepped away from professional SUP racing. Two years ago, I discovered foiling — and everything changed. The moment I stepped onto a stand-up paddle foil, my competitive drive was instantly reignited. Foiling brought me back to the joy of paddling, racing, and pushing my limits on the water.

Today, I am fully committed to stand-up paddle downwind foiling and racing, with the goal of competing in the Molokaʻi to Oʻahu race this year.

BEYOND THE BOARD
I love animals and especially my cat, Kaiko. I’m passionate about pediatric and infant health and nutrition, spending time with friends and family, and helping others feel better — on and off the water.

Why F4 Foils?

“I ride F4 foils because, quite simply, F4 makes the best foils and equipment on the market — by a landslide. Beyond performance, I deeply value the team culture and the origins of the company. It is an honor to represent F4 and be part of a brand that is shaping the future of foiling.”