Welcome Mô Chauvin to the Wing & Foiling Team

You grew up in New Caledonia, surrounded by lagoons, trade winds, and reef breaks. How did that environment shape you as a rider and as a person?

Being born and raised in New Caledonia is my identity, it means everything to me, and I’m deeply grateful for it. I grew up discovering nature in a truly privileged and preserved environment, with the ocean as a constant part of everyday life.
Sailing there means sharing the water with an incredibly rich and diverse marine life where it’s rare to have a session without crossing paths with animals.

New Caledonia is an unreal playground, especially on the water. The variety of conditions and the sheer size of the lagoon make it a unique place to grow up riding. It’s the largest lagoon in the world, officially listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. 

Island life also shaped me deeply as a person. The warmth, kindness, and welcoming spirit of the people, combined with year-round sun and warm temperatures, set my standards very high. The more I travel around the world, the more I realize how lucky I am to call New Caledonia home.

You started with Windsurfing before moving into Surfing, Kitesurfing, and eventually Foiling. What does Foiling & Wing Foiling give you that the other sports don’t?

Foiling is completely different from anything else. You’re flying silently above the water, which is kind of crazy when you think about it. What stands out most for me is the lightness and finesse: there are no harsh impacts, everything is smooth and fluid, especially through the legs.

Foiling brings a real sense of freedom. It opens up an entirely new range of possibilities, especially when it comes to conditions. Suddenly, small waves become incredibly fun, and even bigger conditions feel more playful and controlled.
Wing Foiling allows you to ride in a much wider variety of conditions and truly make the most of whatever the ocean offers.

Duotone was your first wing – how does it feel to be back with this brand?

It honestly feels like a childhood dream coming true. Duotone always represented the best on the market to me: the reference brand everyone compared their gear to, always one step ahead in terms of innovation and performance.

Being part of the team today means a lot. I’m genuinely happy that my journey eventually led me back to Duotone. Beyond the equipment, we share the same values, the same vision of progression, and the same passion for pushing the sport forward. It makes this partnership feel natural and truly meaningful. Sometimes it still feels unreal.

Traveling and discovering new spots seem to be a big part of your motivation. What do you look for when exploring a new location?

I’m always looking for variety and authenticity. Of course, good conditions matter, but what really makes a place special is the atmosphere : the people, the culture, and how riding fits into local life. I love spots where you can explore, adapt your riding style, and discover something new every session, whether it’s a lagoon, open ocean, or a hidden downwind run.

How important is sharing sessions and riding with friends or the local community to you?

It’s essential. Riding is always better when it’s shared. Exchanging sessions with friends or locals pushes you to progress, but it also creates real connections. The best memories usually come from moments before or after the session : talking, laughing, and sharing the stoke.

Looking ahead, what are your personal goals?

My main goal is simply to keep doing what I love: discovering, sharing, and riding. Of course, I want to keep improving, but more than anything, what really matters to me is having fun on the water.

I’m genuinely excited to explore new disciplines, like foil assist recently, to keep pushing my limits and discovering new sensations.

As long as I can enjoy the ride, share the stoke, and keep exploring, I feel like I’m exactly where I’m meant to be. Life is too beautiful not to enjoy it.

How do you like your new Duotone gear compared to back then and what’s your favorite setup / discipline?

What I really like about Duotone gear is how simple and intuitive it is. It’s so well designed that it feels plug and play, no endless adjustments needed, it worked straight away. 

Wing Foiling has been my favorite discipline for a long time, but with Duotone, every discipline now feels fun and inspiring. Foil Assist, in particular, opens up incredible new possibilities.

Surf Foiling with the Crest foil feels super smooth and playful, and SUP downwind on a hollow D/LAB board truly feels like the future. 

Honestly, I can’t pick just one, the best part of Duotone is how it lets you ride anything, anywhere, and really make the most of every moment on the water.