SFT – Surf Foil World Tour circuit launches Downwind Parawing World Cup taking place for the first time in France from April 22–26 at the World Wind 2026 in Leucate. This new type of sail proposes a new way of foiling, combining freedom, fluidity and thrills. By folding their light Read more
The iQFOiL World Championships 2025 took place in Aarhus, Denmark, from July 4th to July 11th, 2025. This hydrofoiling water sports event was hosted at the Aarhus International Sailing Center, a location well-known for its experience in organizing international sailing competitions and as a training hub for Danish iQFOiL athletes. Read more
The SFT World Tour highlights top foiling athletes from around the globe, showcasing skill, innovation, and hydrofoiling water sports excellence in both men’s and women’s divisions. The Surf Foil World Tour features 5 foiling disciplines -SFT Surf Foil, SFT Pump Foil, SFT Wake Foil, SFT E-Foil, & SFT Downwind Foil. Read more
This conversation delves into the rich history and evolution of foiling, exploring its origins, technological advancements, and the transition from big wave riding to small swell foiling and the pivotal moments that have shaped the hydrofoiling sports. Tracing its origins from military and industrial applications aimed at enhancing boat efficiency Read more
Parawing foiling is a hybrid water sport that combines elements of wingfoiling and paragliding. Foiling athletes use a parawing (similar to a paragliding wing) while riding a hydrofoil board on water. Parawings utilize a paraglider-style canopy and they don’t require inflation. This results in a very compact and lightweight setup. Read more
Experience the stoke and freedom of foiling downwinders with F-ONE’s new ROCKET SUP DW PRO foil board. Optimized sleek design and ultra-light bamboo construction gets you up on your foil faster than ever and experience the pure bliss of flying above the swell for hours on end. The ROCKET SUP Read more
Leaving from Toulon France to Calvi Corsica Erwan Jauffroy rode favourable Mistral winds to set a new downwind SUP foilboard record after 12 hours and 19 minutes of continuous foiling. He said that ” The challenge was enormous for this project, which was reputed to be unfeasible. The symbolism of Read more
Former French windsurfing champion, Erwan Jauffroy, has an ambitious downwind SUP foiling project. The aim is to surf from Toulon to Calvi on a foil-equipped paddle board, without a sail, without a motor, riding foil board on the long Mediterranean swell. To achieve this foiling world first, Erwan will have Read more
Matt Elsasser on how to downwind SUP foil – an increasingly popular segment of hydrofoiling water sports. Are you ready to give it a go? We hope to see you on the water. Check this excellent foiling video lesson on how to get up and start SUP foiling. It was Read more
Pump and downwind foiling for beginner-expert riders. The Armstrong Pump Foil (APF) range redefines pump foiling potential with its ultra-low stall speeds, incredible stability and high efficiency to take you further with less effort than ever. If you’re just learning or already seasoned, a forgiving foil that helps keep you Read more