Stockholm now features the world’s first electric hydrofoiling ferry in public service, the Candela P-12 “Nova”. Operated in partnership with the local transport authority (SL/Region Stockholm), this innovative boat uses underwater wings (hydrofoils) to lift above the water, enabling it to “fly” silently and smoothly. The ship in the pilot Read more…
This year Foiling congress is taking place in Genova, Italy May 20th 2005. It is presented to the best projects, athletes and events, grouped in 14 hydrofoiling categories and voted for by the international community and stakeholders in the foiling industry. There are 13 different foiling categories with the Forlanini Read more…
From May 23th to June 1st, 2025, Gruissan, France and Les Chalets beach will be once again host to the biggest wind water sports event bringing together professionals and amateurs from across the globe. Created in 2001, the Wind Challenge has grown rapidly in popularity, attracting increasing numbers of participants 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…
One of the earliest hydrofoil accounts is credited to Thomas Moy, an English engineer who in 1861 installed a set on a boat in the Surrey Canal and noted that when the vessel was towed, it was lifted ‘quite out of the water’. William Meacham explained the foiling principal and 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…
In 2013 the America’s Cup went foiling as Oracle Team USA beat Emirates Team New Zealand both sailing foiling 72ft catamarans, the AC72s. The AC72 (America’s Cup 72 class) is a class of hydrofoiling wingsail catamarans built to a box rule, which governs the construction and operation of yachts competing Read more…
HMCS Bras d’Or (FHE 400) was a hydrofoil that served in the Canadian Forces from 1968 to 1971. During sea trials in 1969, the vessel exceeded 63 knots (117 km/h; 72 mph), making her the fastest unarmed warship in the world at the time. The vessel was originally built from 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…
“All We Do”, delves into the captivating story of F-ONE, a brand synonymous with passion, innovation, and family in the world of water sports. This original documentary explores the roots, evolution, and relentless pursuit of excellence that define F-ONE and its legacy in the realm of windsurfing, kiteboarding, wing foiling, Read more…