Established in 2016, the Awards have become a benchmark for foiling enthusiasts and insiders and a coveted accolade for those who win them.

The seventh edition of the Foiling Awards has its winners. The prizes for the best foiling athletes, projects and products of the last 12 months were awarded overnight in Genoa based on votes cast online by the global foiling Community.

THE WINNERS OF THE SEVENTH EDITION

FORLANINI OVERALL AWARD – WASZP Class
Overall Award dedicated to the Italian foiling pioneer Enrico Forlanini, to be assigned among the winners of the current edition by a jury composed by previous editions winners.
NOMINEES: Hattie Rogers, Sam Street, 11th Hour Racing Team, AC40 Flight Control System, Crazy Lobster, Ferrari 100ft Ocean Foiler, SailGP Saint Tropez, Futur-E Foiling, Artemis EF-20H Patrol, Baltic Raven 111, Switch, Hydroflyer.

FEMALE SAILOR – Hattie Rogers
For the best female foiling sailor of the last 12 months.
PRESENTING PARTNER: GARMIN – Andrea D’Amato, EMEA Business Development Manager Marine
NOMINEES: Lisa Schweigert, Lauriane Nolot, Shahar Tibi, Nia Suardiaz, Catalina Turienzo.

More winner and nominees info at https://foilingawards-halloffame.org/female-sailor-winner-fa7

MALE SAILOR – Sam Street
For the best male foiling sailor of the last 12 months.
PRESENTING PARTNER: GARMIN – Andrea D’Amato, EMEA Business Development Manager Marine
NOMINEES: Charles Caudrelier, Francesco Cappuzzo, Maximilian Maeder, Luuc Van Oopzeland, Enzo Balanger.

More winner and nominees info at https://foilingawards-halloffame.org/foiling-awards-7-male-sailor-winner/

SAILING TEAM – 11th Hour Racing Team
For the best team foiling achievement of the last 12 months.
PRESENTING PARTNER: GARMIN – Andrea D’Amato, EMEA Business Development Manager Marine
NOMINEES: Emirates Team New Zealand, Thomas Ruyant and Morgan Lagravière, Australia SailGP Team, NYYC American Magic Team, Ruggero Tita & Caterina Banti.

More winner and nominees info at https://foilingawards-halloffame.org/foiling-awards-7-sailing-team-winner/

INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY – AC40 Flight Control System
For the best foiling design solution of the last 12 months specifically applied to flight control or design or construction of parts (excluding hull), including vessels not powered by wind.

PRESENTING PARTNER: METSTRADE – Patricia Becker, Exhibition Manager
NOMINEES: SailGP T-Foil, Scalesia AS / Lars Arne Biel – Passive height control system, Gerris Boats, Fliteboard Flite Air, Edorado Systems.

More winner and nominees info at https://foilingawards-halloffame.org/foiling-awards-7-innovation-technology-winner/

SUSTAINABILITY – Crazy Lobster
For the best foiling idea, invention, design and / or initiative of the last 12 months, that will have a beneficial impact on the environment.
NOMINEES: Compair and Almatech healable composites.

More winner and nominees info at https://foilingawards-halloffame.org/foiling-awards-7-sustainabilty-winner/

PROJECT – Seair Flying Chase boat / D-boat 120
For the best project of the last 12 months that is still in the design phase but not yet launched.

PRESENTING PARTNER: PERSICO MARINE – Mark Somerville, COO
NOMINEES: Gray Design Hydrafoil, Colani Surf Board, Candela P8 Voyager, Enata Marine Vatoz 32, Infinity 60, Skaw Paradise, Bluegame BGF45 Foil Assisted Catamaran, Gerris Boats, Groupe Beneteau Four Winns TH36, Tyde The Open, Foilone OY, Ferrari 100ft Ocean Foiler.

More winner and nominees info at https://foilingawards-halloffame.org/foiling-awards-7-project-winner-2/

FOILING EVENT – SailGP Saint Tropez
For the best foiling event of the last 12 months (not full Series but single legs of…).
PRESENTING PARTNER: GAC PINDAR – Andrew Pindar OBE DL
NOMINEES: Arkea Ultim Challenge, 69F Youth Foiling Gold Cup – Grand Final Barcelona, E1 Jeddah GP, AC Jeddah Preliminary Regatta, SailGP Sydney, The Ocean Race – Leg 3, Capetown to ItajaΓ­, Transat Jacques Vabre – IMOCA / Ultim.

More info on winner and nominees at https://foilingawards-halloffame.org/foiling-event-winner-fa7

FOILING PATHWAY – WASZP Class
For the National Federation or Organization that realized the best project of the last 12 months to promote foiling.
PRESENTING PARTNERS: VAKAROS – NiccolΓ² Bianchi, European Sales Representative | WORLD SAILING – John Philp, World Sailing Council
NOMINEES: Unicredit Youth & Puig Women’s America’s Cup program.

More info on winner and nominees at https://foilingawards-halloffame.org/foiling-awards-7-foiling-pathway-winner/

MOTOR BOAT – Futur-E Foiling
For the best engine powered foiling craft of the last 12 months.
PRESENTING PARTNER: CARIBONI – Gianni e Paola Cariboni
NOMINEES: Navier 30, RISE – Foiling Electric Rescue Boat, Bluegame HSV AC Chase Boat, Inesse Superfoils15, Tyde The Icon.

More info on winner and nominees at https://foilingawards-halloffame.org/foiling-awards-7-motor-boat-winner/

COMMERCIAL PROJECT – Artemis EF-20H Patrol
For the best foiling project of the last 12 months intended for commercial use.
NOMINEES: Seachange Boats, Flying Fish, Sea Tech Passenger Hysucat, Chartwell Marine Ferry, Liftocean Hydroglider, ZYX Sub Aqua Plane, MC1 H2 Nicolini, Fly-Box, Blue Orca Marine & Valo.

More info on winner and nominees at https://foilingawards-halloffame.org/commerical-project-winner-fa7/

ONE-OFF BOAT – Baltic Raven 111
For the best foiling craft of the last 12 months already sailing but not intended for commercial production.
PRESENTING PARTNER: GOTTIFREDI MAFFIOLI – Rossella Maffioli
NOMINEES: Regent Craft Prototype, For People IMOCA, Paprec Arkea IMOCA.

More info on winner and nominees at https://foilingawards-halloffame.org/foiling-awards-7-one-off-boat-winner/

PRODUCTION BOAT – Switch
For the best foiling craft of the last 12 months already in production and being sailed.
NOMINEES: Gerys 4.7.

More info on winner and nominees at https://foilingawards-halloffame.org/foiling-awards-7-production-boat-winner/

WATER-TOY – Hydroflyer
For the best foiling TOY of the last 12 months.
PRESENTING PARTNER: HINELSON – Lorenzo Zabban, Chief Growth Officer
NOMINEES: Valo Hyperfoil, Enautic Wave Flyer, Aerofoils HyperFly, Awakeboards Vinga 3, Pelagion Hydroblade, Fliteboard Air, E-Jetcycle.

More info on winner and nominees at https://foilingawards-halloffame.org/foiling-awards-7-water-toy-winner/