Human-powered watercraft being developed to break 30-year speed record

French champion of pedal power, Stéphane Rousson, is developing a twin-prop waterbike designed to beat a 30-year-old world record for the fastest human-powered watercraft. The first prototype has been built and tested on the water.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Human-powered watercraft being developed to break 30-year speed record

Valo Hyperfoil quietly walks back speed claims as prototype launches

Once billed as the world’s fastest production electric boat and the world’s fastest production hydrofoiling craft, the Valo Hyperfoil has now hit the water as a working alpha prototype – but curiously, its claimed top speed has dropped considerably.Con… Continue reading Valo Hyperfoil quietly walks back speed claims as prototype launches

BMW’s panoramic electric hydrofoil soars above the waters of Cannes

The all-new Icon electric hydrofoil looks far more like a design project than a BMW, but in fact, it’s both. A collaboration between BMW Group Designworks, German boat builder TYDE, and Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer, the vessel could certa… Continue reading BMW’s panoramic electric hydrofoil soars above the waters of Cannes

Flitescooter will have eFoil rookies flying over the water in minutes

Flying above the waves atop an electric hydrofoil board is a relatively new way to have fun on the water, but eFoil beginners can struggle. The Flitescooter makes use of a large inflatable board and mid-mount handlebars to help folks get started.Contin… Continue reading Flitescooter will have eFoil rookies flying over the water in minutes

Candela announces center console version of its C-8 electric hydrofoil

It was just last year that we heard about the first “flight” of Candela’s C-8 day-cruiser electric hydrofoil. The Swedish company has now announced a new version of the boat, in the popular center console layout.Continue ReadingCategory: Marine, Transp… Continue reading Candela announces center console version of its C-8 electric hydrofoil

Electro Nautic opens pre-orders on a wave-skimming hydrofoil for two

If you want decent range out of an electric watercraft, you need to eliminate drag – and that’s the thinking behind the WaveFlyer Volaré, launching in Sydney this weekend. Smaller than some jet skis, it hovers over the water for a smooth, quiet ride.Co… Continue reading Electro Nautic opens pre-orders on a wave-skimming hydrofoil for two

Electro Nautic opens pre-orders on a wave-skimming hydrofoil for two

If you want decent range out of an electric watercraft, you need to eliminate drag – and that’s the thinking behind the WaveFlyer Volaré, launching in Sydney this weekend. Smaller than some jet skis, it hovers over the water for a smooth, quiet ride.Co… Continue reading Electro Nautic opens pre-orders on a wave-skimming hydrofoil for two

Scubajet combines eFoiling and e-surfing in one Hybridboard

Rather than having to buy both an eFoil and an electric surfboard for powered fun on the water, Austria’s Scubajet – the folks behind the torpedo-shaped underwater propulsion devices – has launched its new Performance Series with a single board that co… Continue reading Scubajet combines eFoiling and e-surfing in one Hybridboard

Awake aims to make eFoil flying easier with the Vinga 3

Sweden’s Awake Boards entered the electric hydrofoil board space last year with the launch of the Vinga S. For the latest model, the company is promising rookies that they’ll be up on the board and cruising after just five minutes of coaching.Continue … Continue reading Awake aims to make eFoil flying easier with the Vinga 3