Engineering: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

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

Windfoiling is planned as a new Olympic event for 2024 (the fourth of 10 to use foiling equipment).[2][3] They will be using the Starboard IQFoil gear.[4][5]

Events involving windfoiling

Event[3] Windfoil Model
Men's Windsurfer

Women's Windsurfer

IQFoil
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

  • 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

References