Sport from the database
Hydrofoiling
Hydrofoiling is a foilboard/hydrofoil context where an underwater wing creates lift and raises board, ski, wake, kite or wing setups above the water surface. The entry is not generic water sport; it is controlled foil learning with depth, clearance, spot check and protection.
Classification
Weitere Angaben
Rules and format
Die Grundlagen
Ziel
Control foil lift safely, rise, hold height and manage turns, downwind, wake, wing or kite setups by discipline.
Teilnehmer
One rider; lesson or buddy/coach recommended for entry.
Teamgröße
One rider; lesson or buddy/coach recommended for entry.
Spielfeld
Deep clear water or foil spot with enough distance from shore, swimmers, boats, obstacles and shallow bottom.
Dauer
Duration depends on course, heat, tour, safety clearance or organiser format.
Wertung
No single hydrofoiling overall scoring; by discipline, course time, downwind distance, tricks or controlled session goals may count.
Gewinnbedingung
In events by foil discipline: best time, distance, run or trick score; in training: controlled lift and safe return.
Ausrüstung
Foilboard/hydrofoil, suitable front wing/mast size, helmet, impact vest, leash by spot rule, optional wing/kite/tow or wake setup.
Wichtige Regelpunkte
- ignoring operator/guide instructions
- starting outside the cleared area
- unsafe or non-compliant equipment use
- leaving the marked course or zone
Regelquellen
Federations and sources
- Hydrofoil Safety Hydrofoiling · safety-guide · medium
- Hydrofoil Beginner Tips Hydrofoiling · beginner-guide · medium
- Hydrofoil beginner lesson Earth Kitesurfing · lesson-guide · medium