The rider shoves off from the jetty and then propels it at up to ten knots by jumping on the craft's platform. The designer is planning a sprint version which may be able to beat the world record, 18.5 knots, for Human powered water crafts. 1800 words, slides. Man powered two men hydrofoil canoe flies like an airplane A high tech man powered hydrofoil canoe has been developed in Sweden. It has a main foil under the two riders and a small foil at the back.
Propulsion is by a propeller which the riders turn by bicycle cranks.
Top speed is around ten knots. The craft has competed successfully in several international events. 1500 words, slides. Speed sailing on water and land With steaming hydrofoils towards 60 knots. On request commercial users can receive, via Internet, some ten more pictures, with captions.