The Flight of the Hydrofoil

What if boats could fly? Not jump or splash, but actually rise

above the water. That is what hydrofoils do. The tech dates back decades.

In 1919, Alexander Graham Bell’s HD-4 shattered records, hitting over 70

mph. Early designs were too heavy, but today, electric motors and

lightweight composites have sparked a revolution. Boats like Candela’s lift out of the water,

slashing energy use by 80 percent while eliminating motion sickness. From Mumbai to

Stockholm, the future of boating isn’t just floating—it is flying. Faster and cleaner

than ever.