Hydrofoils have fascinated naval architects and marine designers for years. Fitted with underwater wings, these designs traverse the waters at great speed with a minimum of drag. As with many ...

As a hydrofoil, the vehicle features blades, or vanes, that elevate the body of the boat for a smoother ride. Hydrofoils remove 60% of the drag oversea and make steadier turns because the hull is ...

On a mission to build a greener boat, Hasselskog turned to a century-old technology. Hydrofoils have wing-like structures attached to the underside of the hull. As the vessels gather speed ...

Not many people in America have heard about the VS-9, one of the newest and most innovative hydrofoil boats, but those who have were eagerly hoping it would one day become available in the US.

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 ...

As Candela’s P-12 gracefully flew over the waterways in Stockholm this morning, the event marked the first-ever commercial operation of a hydrofoil electric ferry. It’s been a long time coming ...

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 ...

On Tuesday, an electric hydrofoil ferry service began operating in Stockholm, shuttling commuters between the 14 islands that make up the Swedish capital. The service was inaugurated when 25 ...

I'm zipping around—a foot above the waves most of the time—on an electric hydrofoil board made by the Canadian company Hydroflyer. Jerry McArthur, Hydroflyer’s CEO, is on another of his ...

Kai was destined to become the world's greatest-ever waterman. At its core, hydrofoil surfing involves a board with a long, distinct hydrofoil underneath. The hydrofoils' design and shape enable ...