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About Foils

About Foils and Foiling

One way to reduce drag is to raise the hull(s) out of the water by employing hydro foils or lifting foils. Today’s racing sailboats, dinghy’s, surf/SUP and windsurf boards are installing foils to generate greater speed and allow you to fly across the water. Here are some articles to get you to consider the ultimate in drag reduction.

Hydrofoils for Sailboats, Cruising World

All About Lift

 

 

Foiling Melges sailboat
Beneteau with foils

No Drag on flying IMOCA 60 HUGO BOSS