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Single-handed foiling is evolving fast. With the Airborn Foiler, control of the foiling planes is achieved via an on-board electrical system. Claimed speeds of up to 30 kts, early take-off, 4-hour lithium battery autonomy, production launched in May 2026. Here are the key features of this electric foiling dinghy.
Electric foil control, the end of mechanical systems?
The main focus is on foil steering. The Airborn Foiler is fitted with an electronic box that adjusts the incidence of the foils in real time according to swell, trim and heel. The system is claimed to be waterproof to IP68 and autonomous for 4 hours thanks to a lithium battery.
This device is designed for sailors looking for stability, and for clubs wishing to offer foiling without the need for a long learning curve in mechanical trimming. Automatic height-of-flight adjustment limits trim variations and burying. Fewer exposed mechanical parts simplify launching and retrieval maneuvers.
But an active system means dependence on on-board electronics. Maintenance includes software diagnostics and battery management. The nature of steering also changes, with the helmsman concentrating more on trajectory and speed than on fine pitch management.
Take-off from 6 kts, what are numbers on the water worth?
The shipyard is announcing take-off from 6 kts of wind, and an optimal range of use with wind between 8 and 20 kts, with boat speed peaking at 30 kts. The T-shaped carbon foils remain submerged, a configuration known to limit lift breakage.
The boat is aimed at sailors based in inland waters or areas with moderate thermal breezes. Its main features are as follows:
Long foils promote early take-off and upwind sailing. They also generate significant structural stress in the wells and hull connections. Longitudinal rigidity and hull reinforcements become decisive factors in guaranteeing resistance to chop and gusts.
A hull designed for stability on takeoff
The hull is flared and features a self-bailing cockpit with an open transom. The freeboard is designed to facilitate abseiling, whether for a young crew member or an adult.
The boat targets sailing schools, families and racers looking for a stable low-speed platform. The reduced wetted surface before take-off contributes to the transition to flight. The cockpit incorporates curved sides to optimize efficiency when abseiling. A simple system for raising the foils at each end facilitates maneuvering when approaching the shore.
The compromise remains classic in light foiling. A hull with stable displacement facilitates access to flight, while influencing the sensations sought by the most committed sailors.
A price positioning between leisure and one-design racing
The dinghy is delivered complete and ready to sail. A special cart accompanies the boat for launching and retrieval. Its low weight and compactness make it easy to transport and store.
Production starts in May 2026. First deliveries are scheduled for July 2026, with an announced maximum of 50 units in the first year. An inaugural event is scheduled for autumn 2026 in the South of France.
The Airborn Foiler is designed to be compatible with one-design fleet racing, while targeting fast leisure sailing. Priced at 15,900 ? TT C, places it in the category of high-performance carbon composite dinghies.
