Windfoiling
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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.
Mechanics
[edit | edit source]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][better source needed]
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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Windfoiling debuted as an Olympic event in 2024.[2][3] They used the Starboard IQFoil gear.[4][5]
Events involving foiling
[edit | edit source]| Event[6][3][7] | Foiling Model |
|---|---|
| Men's Windsurfer
Women's Windsurfer |
IQFoil |
| Men's and Women's Kite | Formula Kite |
| Mixed Two Person Multihull | Nacra 17 |
See also
[edit | edit source]- Land windsurfing — on large skateboard, propelled by sail
- Hydrofoil board — surfboard with a hydrofoil
- Wing foiling - a lightweight wing on a surfboard with a hydrofoil
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