Windfoiling
Windfoiling is a surface water sport that is the hydrofoiling evolution of windsurfing, as well as typical sailing boat's and sailing hydrofoil's. It uses similar equipment to windsurfing with a normal or slightly evolved rig on a normal or specialist foil board. 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.[1]
According to the Windfoil Zone, windfoiling, aka foil windsurfing, is about windsurfing 90 cm above the water on a hydrofoil. A windfoil is like an underwater glider that allows you to fly over the water. The foil transmits a hydrodynamic lift force to the board, capable of lifting it out of the water. The goal is of course to reduce drag and increase performance.
Olympic event debut
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With respect to Olympic events, just as kiting then in 2012, windsurfing now is. As an advanced form of windsurfing, windfoiling will be a new Olympic event for 2024 (the fourth of 10 to use foiling equipment). It is being tested for safety, security, and broadcast appeal to be debuted just in time for 2024 Summer Olympics in Marseille or Teahupo'o. They will be using the starboard IQ foil gear.[2][3]
See also
| Manoeuvres |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | ||
- Land windsurfing — on large skateboard, propelled by sail
- Hydrofoil board — surfboard with a hydrofoil
References
- ^ Jourdan, Romain (21 January 2021). "Windfoiling vs Windsurfing – Is Foil is the Future?". Wind Foil Zone.
- ^ Smith, Daniel (7 December 2020). "Paris 2024 decisions made by the International Olympic Committee". World Sailing.
- ^ Museler, Chris (25 February 2020). "Windfoiling: Meet the New Olympic Discipline". Sailing World.