hydrofoil

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He was aware of hydrofoils for surfing and wakeboarding, and eventually learned about Candela’s efforts.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2024

The way the IOC explains the difference is that “instead of floating, the board appears to fly” in the iQFoil class because of hydrofoils that lift the board out of the water at certain speeds.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2024

Foiling refers to the use of watercraft with hydrofoils, winglike appendages that protrude from the bottoms of boats and boards.

From Washington Post • Dec. 21, 2021

They tentatively endorsed a plan to have out-of-state engineers and financial consultants study all aspects of cross-Sound transportation — including monorails and hydrofoils — and recommend a plan to the Toll Bridge Authority.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 18, 2020

Dauntless shuddered and leaped onto her hydrofoils, rising above the waves.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi