How Hydrofoils Work

Published at : 17 Dec 2025

In this video we explain how hydrofoils work. Believe it or not, most of the common explanations of how hydrofoils work are incorrect or incomplete at best. We'll take you through the misconceptions and share an intuitive, easy to understand explanation of where lift comes from. Enjoy!

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