Nov 17, 2012 · Our UK editor Gael Pawson takes a closer look at some amazing boats that can fly, thanks to hydrofoils. Images and video footage of foiling boats in action always carries a special WOW factor. See the boats in person, or even better try sailing one, and the experience is quite simply amazing.

Apr 15, 2022 · On one or two hulls, with one or more foils, more or less easy to fly, single or crewed. We have selected for you 12 flying boats with which to enter the world of foils or with which to try and perfect your skills.

A sailing hydrofoil, hydrofoil sailboat, or hydrosail is a sailboat with wing-like foils mounted under the hull. As the craft increases its speed the hydrofoils lift the hull up and out of the water, greatly reducing wetted area, resulting in decreased drag and increased speed.

Jul 18, 2023 · Foiling is becoming increasingly popular from boats to surfboards and beyond. It is now easier than ever to get hydrofoiling on many different craft.

iFLY stands for uniqueness in design and function. Its superior Flysafe ® active foil control system autonomously supports the stable horizontal flight position in the longitudinal and lateral direction. The 4 T-Foils do not have to be operated by the sailor during sailing.

Jun 2, 2017 · Just as an aircraft wing will lift a plane up off the ground, the foils of an America’s Cup Class boat will lift it out of the water. Wings are foils too, called aerofoils because they work in...

Jun 20, 2023 · To help you understand the dizzying array of foiling boats available right now, we’ve put together the following guide to what we think are the most promising designs out there. Founded in 2016, French yard SEAir builds foiling RIBs, having been inspired by the speed of foiling racing yachts.

Jul 20, 2015 · Getting boats to fly above the water surface is simple in theory, but tricky in practice and has challenged designers for over a century, but in the last decade one class appears to have cracked...

Mar 24, 2024 · The “flying” sail, that of foils, the special appendages that allow boats to rise and sail above the water reaching incredible speeds is the fashion of the moment. And prizes are awarded in Genoa for the best projects.

Jul 29, 2020 · In short, lifting foils can reduce boat drag and motion while increasing power and performance. Pitching also does no favors for speed or crew comfort. Foils can come into play here as well.