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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.
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.[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]
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Windfoiling debuted as an Olympic event in 2024. They used the Starboard IQFoil gear.
| Event | Foiling Model |
|---|---|
| Men's Windsurfer
Women's Windsurfer |
IQFoil |
| Men's and Women's Kite | Formula Kite |
| Mixed Two Person Multihull | Nacra 17 |