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. Windfoiling allows the individual to zoom 90 cm above the water on a hydrofoil.
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.[1]
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.[need quotation to verify]
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 is planned as a new Olympic event for 2024 (the fourth of 10 to use foiling equipment).[2] 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.[3][4]
Events involving windfoiling[2][]
| Event | Windfoil Model |
|---|---|
| Men's Windsurfer
Women's Windsurfer |
iFoil |
| Men's One Person Dinghy | Laser |
| Women's One Person Dinghy | Laser Radial |
| Women's Skiff | 49erFX |
| Men's Skiff | 49er |
| Mixed Kite | Formula Kite |
| Mixed Two Person Dingy | 470 |
| Mixed Two Person Multihull | Nacra 17 |
| Mixed Two Person Keelboat Offshore | TBC |
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.
- ^ a b "Windfoiling included for 2024 Paris Olympics | Yachting New Zealand". www.yachtingnz.org.nz. Retrieved 2022-01-22.
- ^ 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.
- Windsurfing