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It all started when Kai Lenny made hopping on a surfboard cool. A few years ago Kai Lenny bolted a larger winged foil to the bottom of his SUP and started gliding on open ocean downwinders. Not long after that,...

The hype is REAL.  Surf foiling is here to stay, and it is a lot more attainable than you might think.  You won’t be ripping third reef Pipe with Kai Lenny on your first day but with the right plan...

Kai Lenny has been a catalyst to fuel the foil surfing fire. He's convinced many of the world's best surfers to give it a shot and they seem to be hooked. Check the video and we're sure you'll agree, this...

Namotu Island Resort, Nadi, Fiji (Friday, November 11 2016) Photo: joliphotos.com Foilsurfing Q & A We just saw this picture of REAL teamrider Jason Slezak (Slezy), shot by @JoliPhoto off Namotu, Fiji and had to check in to get the details. We...

For many kiteboarders, learning how to ride a foilboard is something they’ve always wanted to do, but didn’t quite know how to get started. “What are my options? What equipment do I need? Is professional instruction available?” We’ve outlined 4...

Rhode Island is not known for its wind in the summer time. Sure there are a few windy days here or there, but growing up I remember always wishing that there was just that one notch more of breeze. But...

Call REAL at 252.987.6000 or email REALpro@realwatersports.com to book your Foilboarding Lessons. There isn’t a lot of information out there about foilboarding especially for beginners. I thought that it was important to share my experiences as a beginner foilboarder with...

What is Foiling? A boat whose hull is fitted underneath with shaped vanes (foils) that lift the hull clear of the water to increase the boat’s speed. Invented in 1898 by Enrico Forlanini, the hydrofoil has been used in a...