- Source: Windfoiling
Windfoiling (or foil windsurfing) is a surface water sport that is the hydrofoiling evolution of windsurfing, as well as typical sailing boats and sailing hydrofoils. It uses similar equipment to windsurfing with a normal or slightly evolved rig on a normal or specialist foil board.
Mechanics
The board has a hydrofoil mounted in the fin box. The hydrofoil lifts the board off the water and enables the rider to achieve improved speeds in light winds due to the reduced drag.
The foil transmits a hydrodynamic lift force to the board, capable of lifting it out of the water. The goal is to reduce drag and increase performance.
Olympic event debut
Windfoiling debuted as an Olympic event in 2024. They used the Starboard IQFoil gear.
= Events involving windfoiling
=See also
Land windsurfing — on large skateboard, propelled by sail
Hydrofoil board — surfboard with a hydrofoil
Wing foiling - a lightweight wing on a surfboard with a hydrofoil