Riding above the water surface on a hydrofoil — a wing-shaped fin mounted below the board that generates lift as it moves through the water.
Foiling has transformed watersports over the last decade. A hydrofoil consists of a mast attached to the bottom of a board, with a front wing and a stabilizer wing at the bottom. As speed increases, the front wing generates lift — just like an airplane wing — and the board rises out of the water.
Once foiling, you experience almost zero drag from chop or waves, creating an incredibly smooth, silent ride. Foiling works across kitesurfing, windsurfing, wing foiling, surfing, and even SUP. The learning curve is steep — expect plenty of crashes — but once you're up, you can ride in much lighter wind and smaller waves than traditional setups.
Most riders describe the feeling as flying.
Example usage
"I was foiling in 12 knots today — wouldn't have been able to get going on a regular board in that wind."
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