Canada Ocean Racing embarks on an ambitious journey to etch its name in the annals of offshore sailing, aiming to conquer some of the sport’s most challenging events while championing environmental stewardship. At the heart of this endeavor is Canadian skipper Scott Shawyer, whose sights are firmly set on making Read more
A new documentary titled SOAR is set to launch, continuing the story of the WASZP sailing class and its impact on the world of dinghy foiling. This film serves as a powerful follow-up to the 2019 documentary Taking Flight, which highlighted the initial growth of the WASZP as an accessible Read more
The eighth edition of the Foiling Awards recently concluded in Genoa, Italy, as a highlight of the World Foiling Congress 2025. These prestigious awards celebrate the pinnacle of achievements in the hydrofoiling world, honouring top athletes, innovative products, groundbreaking projects, and significant events from the past year. Winners are determined Read more
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