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Windfoiling: windsurfing with a foil

gliding over water with a sail and hydrofoil.

Windfoiling is a modern water sport that combines windsurfing with hydrofoiling. Like traditional windsurfing, you use a board and sail, but with windfoiling, there's a hydrofoil underneath the board.

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Getting started with windfoiling
Frequently Asked Questions

How does windfoiling work?

The hydrofoil system consists of a vertical mast and a horizontal wing under the board. When the board gains speed, the wing generates lift, raising the board out of the water. This results in much less resistance, allowing you to sail faster and smoother, even in light winds.

Benefits of Windfoiling

  • Sailing in light winds: You don’t need much wind to get moving.

  • Smooth and fast ride: Since the board is lifted out of the water, you glide with almost no friction.

  • Unique experience: It gives a floating sensation that feels like flying over water.

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Getting started with windfoiling

Requirements

  • Windfoil board: A special board strong enough to support a hydrofoil and sail.

  • Hydrofoil: The wing under the board.

  • Sail: Similar to windsurfing sails, but often slightly smaller for better control.

  • Safety equipment: Helmet and impact vest are recommended as falling on the foil can be hard.

Tips for Beginners

  • Start on flat water to learn balance and control.

  • Learn to windsurf without a foil first to master the basics of sailing.

  • Start slowly and focus on getting the board to lift out of the water.

Windfoiling combines technique, speed, and balance. It’s a challenging but spectacular way of water sports, which has become especially popular due to its unique floating sensation and the ability to sail even in light winds.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Windfoiling

General questions

Windfoiling is a variant of windsurfing where your board has a hydrofoil underneath. The hydrofoil, or foil for short, lifts the board out of the water, allowing you to float above the surface.

The foil under the board creates lift as you gain speed. This reduces resistance and allows you to glide smoothly over the water.

In windsurfing, the board stays in contact with the water; in windfoiling, you float above it, making it quieter, faster, and smoother.

You can foil in less wind with a smaller sail and sail more quietly — with a completely new, floating sensation.

The basics are similar, but it requires a bit more balance. Experienced windsurfers often learn it within a few sessions.

Less resistance, sailing in light winds, high speed, and a unique “flying” sensation above the water.

Equipment & Gear

A foilboard, a windfoil (mast + wings), and a windsurf sail — preferably slightly smaller than your regular sail.

Only if the board has a foil mounting point (Deep Tuttle or track mount) and offers sufficient stiffness.

A mast between 85-95 cm is ideal. Beginners often choose a larger front wing (1000-1500 cm²) for stability.

Smaller sails (4.5-6.5 m²) are often sufficient because you get lift earlier.

Choose a board with enough volume (100-150 liters) for easy mounting and balancing.

Rinse with fresh water after use, dry thoroughly, and regularly check the bolts and connections. Regrease the bolts.

Use protective covers and disassemble the foil during transport to prevent damage.

Wind & Conditions

Usually 8-15 knots is enough, depending on your weight and foil.

Yes! That’s actually one of the major advantages of windfoiling.

Absolutely. Inland water with stable wind and flat water is ideal for learning.

Flat water, steady wind, and plenty of space without obstacles.

You can, but steady wind makes learning much easier.

Learning & Technique

Start with your existing technique and focus on relaxed posture and balance. Let the foil lift gently instead of forcing it.

Build up speed, maintain pressure on the mast foot, and slowly shift your weight backward until you get lift.

Use small, controlled movements and keep your weight centered above the mast.

It’s the rhythmic movement of sail and board to create extra speed or lift in light winds.

Stay low, maintain speed, and steer with small pressure changes on your feet.

Leaning too far back, using sails that are too large, or trying to lift off too early.

Safety

Not if you’re well prepared. The foil is sharp, so protect yourself and keep distance from others.

A helmet and impact vest are strongly recommended.

Fall away from the board — not on top of it. Fall backward and let your equipment fall away from you. Or fall forward and hold onto your boom in a catapult.

Start on flat water to learn, then you can foil at sea with experience.

Advanced & Practical

Average 25-35 km/h, but experienced foilers can certainly exceed 40 km/h.

Upwind: against the wind with efficiency and control.
Downwind: with the wind, often faster and more fluid.

Yes, advanced foilers can jump, but it requires a lot of control.

With proper maintenance, a quality foil can last for years.

Yes, the sport is growing rapidly worldwide with increasing local and international races.

Around €3,000 – €5,000 for a good setup with board, foil, and sail.

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