How To Build A Windsurf Hydrofoil?

Hydrofoil windsurfing is a thrilling and efficient way to combine the thrill of windsurfing with the sensation of flight. It involves attaching a single or set of wings below the bottom of any water-based craft, generating lift as you move forward. This allows the boat or board to be built with a combination of mast, fuselage, front wing, and stabilizer.

To make a hydrofoil blade from windsurfer fins, follow these steps:

1. Design your hydrofoil by picking out a couple of fins.

2. Analyze your hydrofoil by removing the metal bits, sanding a scarf on the butt of the foil, aligning pins, gluing, clamping, and shaping the knuckle.

3. Build your own hydrofoil by testing runs, measurements, and degrees.

4. Build the main wing, fuselage, and stabilizer.

5. Shape the knuckle to your liking.

To make a hydrofoil board, follow these steps:

1. Test runs, measurements, and degrees.

2. Build the main wing.

3. Build the fuselage and stabilizer.

4. Build the hydrofoil blade.

5. Trim and shimming the foil position.

6. CNC a negative bottom holder using the same plywood.

7. Turn the bottom side of the wing around and place it into the foil board.

In summary, hydrofoils for sailboards are larger than those for kiters, and there are many models available. By following these steps, you can create a unique and efficient hydrofoil board for your daily windsurfing experience.