Few vessels have captured the imagination quite like the hydrofoil in maritime history. These futuristic-looking boats, skimming on wing-like foils above the waves, once seemed destined to ...

Hydrofoils lift their hulls out of the water at speeds, relying on extended struts (the foils) for control. This reduces drag, which, in the case of the Nova, contributes to an 80% cut in energy ...

Hydrofoil surfing is gaining in popularity due to the freedom it gives you and the ease of carving through the ocean and lakes at high speeds no matter the water conditions.

Dear EarthTalk: What exactly are hydrofoils, and why are environmental advocates so bullish on them revolutionizing the shipping industry? – John C., Elizabeth, NJ The shipping industry emits ...

Fliteboard, a leading manufacturer of electric hydrofoil surfboards, announced the launch of its new sub-brand FLITElab* (there’s no more info below, that asterisk is frustratingly part of the ...

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 his ambitiou… ...

The new electric hydrofoil boat offers room for ten passengers and can travel at a service speed of 25 knots (~29 mph). The VS—9 has a range of 50 nautical miles (57 miles/92.6km) and can ...

According to the patent's description, "The present technology relates to lift-propulsion systems for watercraft. Surfboards are sometimes equipped with a hydrofoil to provide lift thereto ...

Over the last few months, however, Stockholm has been testing a vessel that may solve that problem: the world’s first electric hydrofoil ferry. We are having trouble retrieving the article content.

A virtually silent motor, no gas fumes, and no crashing on the waves -- my first ride in Candela's C-8 electric hydrofoil gave me a glimpse at the future of luxury water travel.

Polestar, formerly part of Volvo and maker of handsome Scandinavian EVs, will provide batteries and charging systems to a Swedish hydrofoil company named Candela.The boats’ unique design allows ...

The Trident LS-1 will be the world's first hydrofoil electric car-boat designed to prevent seasickness caused by a vessel's erratic motion on water, according to the company. "People that couldn't ...