Single-track Pegasus flies vintage racecar vibes above the waves

If you like the idea of rising above the waves on foiling e-boards but would rather be seated, Finland’s Foil.One has launched the Pegasus – a sporty electric hydrofoiling boat for one that was inspired by vintage F1 racing cars.Continue ReadingCategor… Continue reading Single-track Pegasus flies vintage racecar vibes above the waves

3D Printed Hydrofoil Goes From Model Scale To Human Scale With Flight Controller

Hydrofoils have been around for several decades, but watching a craft slice through the water with almost no wake never get old. In the videos after the break, [rctestflight] showcases …read more Continue reading 3D Printed Hydrofoil Goes From Model Scale To Human Scale With Flight Controller

The Tetrahedron hydrofoiling superyacht that no one will build

Jonathan Schwinge very well might be one of the most watched ultra-luxury designers on our planet. His portfolio spans a range of creativity from architecture to furniture design to … well, hydrofoiling pyramid-shaped superyachts.Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading The Tetrahedron hydrofoiling superyacht that no one will build

Video: New e-hydrofoil water taxi flies eight people over the waves

For several years now, French company SeaBubbles has been turning heads with its fully-enclosed Bubble battery-electric hydrofoil water taxi. Well, that li’l boat now has a significantly bigger and faster brother, in the form of the Smart Bubble.Contin… Continue reading Video: New e-hydrofoil water taxi flies eight people over the waves

Quirky ground-effect ‘seaglider’ approved for full-scale flight tests

If you happen to live in Rhode Island, you may get a chance later this year to witness the first manned flights of the Regent seaglider, a unique ocean-hugging electric aircraft that relies on wing-in-ground effect (also known simply as ground effect) … Continue reading Quirky ground-effect ‘seaglider’ approved for full-scale flight tests

Saudi’s Neom mega-project hails a fleet of electric foiling water taxis

We’ve been following the progress of the incredibly ambitious Neom project since its announcement in 2017, which includes a 105-mile-long, 660-ft-wide and 1,600-ft-tall megacity called The Line. Now we know how some of its tourists and residents will g… Continue reading Saudi’s Neom mega-project hails a fleet of electric foiling water taxis

First-of-its-kind electric ferry with America’s Cup hydrofoil tech

Marinas already have power/charging infrastructure, so finding power is no issue. If DC charging power is available, the Vessev VS-9 can charge at a rate of 0.8 nautical miles (0/9 miles/1.5 km) of foiling range per minute. But that’s only part of what… Continue reading First-of-its-kind electric ferry with America’s Cup hydrofoil tech

Gyro-stabilized XFoil 2 puts dynamic wing flaps on a hydrofoiling board

If airplane wings have moveable control surfaces, why don’t the wings of hydrofoiling boards? Well, the XFoil 2 does, resulting in what is said to be a much smoother and stabler ride than anything offered by its “old school” competitors.Continue Readin… Continue reading Gyro-stabilized XFoil 2 puts dynamic wing flaps on a hydrofoiling board

Ultralight eFoil gets streamlined for surfy, fast-carving ride

Australia’s Flite has announced its full 2024 range of eFoil boards, which includes a slender lightweight member of the pro-focused Ultra family. The Ultra L2 sports carbon components designed by Marc Newson, and a folding prop from Mercury Marine.Cont… Continue reading Ultralight eFoil gets streamlined for surfy, fast-carving ride