Former engineering program lead for the original Apple Watch Eric Laakmann has moved into a sort of ferry godfather, as CEO of marine tech company Vessev. New Zealand-based sustainable marine technology company has unveiled VS-9, an electric hydrofoiling vessel expected to unlock new opportunities in marine passenger transport. The nine-meter Read more…
The world’s first sailing hydrofoil. The metal foil ladders on both sides and at the rear of “Monitor” function like airplane wings, lifting the boat out of the water as the wind increases pressure on the sails. At 800 pounds, “Monitor” can only rise out of the water with winds Read more…
An excellent video by Jeremy Riggs demonstrating how to get up in flat water with just a paddle. His on land demonstation clearly illustrates required motion and board foot pressure in order to effectively start hydroplaning with the SUP and foil in marginal conditions. This Youtube Channel showcases great variety Read more…
Welcome to Foiling Canada guide to foiling brands. Here, you will find a list of the top manufacturers and suppliers of wing foiling equipment, including wings, boards, foils and accessories. Each brand is selected and listed for its reputation for quality and innovation in the hydrofoiling and maritime ndustry Whether Read more…
From August 12th to 14th two amazing wing foiling Young Blood Camps took place in Germany and Italy. In a nutshell, there were 2 Camps, 2 Countries, 6 Days of nonstop action. Coaching with pro riders Henning Nockel, Benjamin May and Michi Rossmeier and more than 30 hours of perfect Read more…
69F sailing project is the full-immersion experience into the foiling and the future of dinghy sailing. Founded in 2018 in Verona (Italy), the 69F project is a result of collaboration between sailors, athletes, managers and communicators who believe in the future of sailing hydrofoil. The 69F team is currently working Read more…
Awesome instructional and entertaining video about wing foiling techniques to get on the small wing foilboard. Alan Cadiz, a veteran water sports instructor, guides you though the learning process with a straight forward approach to the sport of wing foiling. This instructional foiling video shows a few different methods to Read more…
Glide Free Foils from Sydney, Australia develops foiling kits to allow existing sailing dinghies to hydrofoil. Originally developed for the International Laser sailboat, Glide Free Foils has since adapted this retrofittable foiling system to lightweight high-performance dinghies and catamarans. Manufacturing, assembly and dispatch is carried out in Warriewood, NSW from Read more…
Flikkaboards is one of the leading custom board builders in the world. A team of 15 people shapes, creates and ships almost 1000 boards per year worldwide with team riders that compete in PWA and IWT, and many more who enjoy windsurfing and foiling on all levels. Flikka dedicated foil Read more…
Check this excellent hydrofoiling video by Patrick Weiland for Lift Foils. Foiling pioneer Laird Hamilton and his crew went to Nazaré, Portugal to surf foil the giant waves on hydrofoil surfboards. The Hawaiian waterman, alongside Luca Padua, Benny Ferris, and Terry Chung, followed the swell that hit the Portuguese coastline Read more…