Category: Research

  • The History of Hydrofoil Watercraft

    The History of Hydrofoil Watercraft

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    From Early Patents to Modern Electric Foils—Lift Foils (operated by MHL Custom, Inc.), Fliteboard, SiFly, and Waydoo—including discussions of patent ownership, key lawsuits, the acquisition of patent rights by MHL Custom under founder Nick Leason, and licensing arrangements.

  • Flying Above the Water: The Surprising Story Behind the eFoil Revolution

    Flying Above the Water: The Surprising Story Behind the eFoil Revolution

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    For decades, the thrill of water sports was tethered to the whims of nature. If you wanted to surf, you needed the perfect swell; if you wanted to windsurf, you needed a stiff breeze. Even the motorized alternatives—Jet Skis and WaveRunners—came with their own heavy baggage. They were loud, fuel-thirsty behemoths that required a trailer…