News, Views and Resources for the Global Foiling Community
Foiling with a Friend
Hailing from Western Australia, the WaveFlyer Volaré is a hydrofoiling electric boat. It utilizes the "WaveDrive" system to keep riders balanced and stable. The Volaré also features a fast-charging system. Learn more in this interview with the founder.
Better Together
In a collaboration with Project Cedrus, Foil Drive announced an integration of their Foil Drive Assist with the Project Cedrus Mast. A custom top plate and motor pod allows the motor cable to be run internally through the mast directly to the motor. This makes for a clean install with no tape, reducing drag and increasing efficiency.
Lifting Their Game
March 13, 2023: Lift founder Nick Leason presents their 2023 specialty wing lineup "...set to change the performance boundaries of foiling forever. Developed with many of the world's best watermen and women, these wings feature mind-melting efficiency and speed.... if you're an advanced or expert rider looking to spice up your quiver and push your skills, these are the wings for you."
Lift Announces 4th Generation eFoils
Lift takes to YouTube to announce their next gen efoil. "Even quieter, safer and lighter."
Now For Something Completely Different
The HydroBlade by Pelagion: "An easy-to-master electric hydrofoiling personal watercraft that greatly enhances maneuverability, speed, and range; elevating the rider’s experience on the water."
Take a Seat...Foil
The Seatfoil is another variation on foiling for a wider market. A claimed battery capacity for circa 2 hours of flying. Taking pre-orders now. https://www.seatfoil.com
Testing Testing 1 2 Wheeeeee
A little window into Armstrong's development process with Real Watersports co-founder Matt Nuzzo trying out prototype foils and wings in New Zealand with a fellow watersports industry founder, Armie Armstrong.
Learning in Paradise
Whether you're already up and flying or about to begin the journey, on-the-water instruction with a competent coach save you months of struggle. And what better place to upgrade your skills than Maui!
https://mauiwingfoilinglessons.com/ -- https://www.instagram.com/carodickenson
Head coach shows how its done: https://youtu.be/3PJtEZQ_Rro
Training Wheels and Safety Net
According to The Foiling Magazine, Decathalon's Olaian SAFE 500 foil "...has a really graduated, balanced lift. It feels really easy to pop up on it – without lifting too early – and is then easy to trim. The flight is balanced and easy to manage, the foil responds slowly and provides exceptional stability." The Olaian features soft edges at the front and back of the foil and mast and is "safer and easier to begin foiling and discover the joys of flying above the water."
Unboxing: https://youtu.be/rDGl8qJHlCQ
Further Info: https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/foilboard-safe-500
Jet Ski Rising
Powered by a 108 hp electric motor, Valo claims a top speed of 50 knots and deliveries projected to begin in 2023. Company website: https://www.boundarylayer.tech
https://techcrunch.com/2022/12/01/boundary-layer-personal-watercraft-pivot/
Mercedes-AMG Driving Foil Design Forward
INEOS Britannia has unveiled its new 'LEQ12' America's Cup test boat, a test-run for working with Mercedes-AMG before building their new AC75. “It’s a big deal trying to bring two design groups together and define common working practices and everything else that goes into designing a successful America’s Cup boat,” Ainslie explained. Continued at: https://www.yachtingworld.com/
Clearly Different!
Windows in wings – a common topic of discussion among performance focused wingfoilers. Windows are useful in crowded conditions and for keeping an eye out for fast moving boats, but they add weight and, at least with current material technology, reduce a wing's performance life expectancy. Here's a novel approach. No further info on this design at this time.
A Hydrofoil Tender For Your Megayacht
UK-based Cockwells teases a 12m "limousine tender" called the Alte Volare. With electric drivetrain and retractable foiling technology it promises a quiet and comfortable ride out for you and your guests.
See also Candela from Sweden, and SF bay area's Navier which closed a $7.2 million seed raise early in 2022.
Get Up And Go With Takuma's eTow
Self-controlled electric towing watercraft. Control where you ride.
AWSI 2022
A few conversations, presentations and product demos from the Wind + Water Sports industry expo that took place Hood River, Oregon September 7 - 9, 2022. Check out the full video list on our YouTube channel.
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