Flyak
The Flyak is a hydrofoil adaptation to the conventional kayak. It uses twin hydrofoils designed to raise the hull out of the water to increase the speed. Speeds of up to 27.2 km/h (7.6 m·s−1, 16.9 mph) can be achieved on calm water.[1]
Design
The Flyak has two hydrofoil fins below the surface of the water to create lift. At high speeds the entire hull is lifted 15 cm (5.9 in) from the water, reducing the drag and allows greater speeds – reportedly more than twice the speed of a conventional kayak.
History
The Flyak was designed by
US$2500.[2]
Comparisons and records
A 200 m
Beyond Tomorrow" broadcast on February 8, 2006.[4]
It was reported that the Flyak won by a boat length and a half. A K1 sprint specialist in a conventional kayak would expect to be some five seconds slower than a four-man boat over 200 m.
See also
References
- ^ "How the Foilkayak works". Foil Kayak AS. Archived from the original on 2007-04-21.
- ^ a b Thoresen, Thore-Erik (2005-11-25). "Full speed ahead for revolutionary kayak". Aftenposten.no. Retrieved 2007-01-05.
- ^ "Norwegian kayak race info". Foil Kayak AS. Archived from the original on 2006-03-22.
- ^ "Beyond Tomorrow show archive". Beyond Entertainment Limited. Archived from the original on 2007-07-17.
External links
- YouTube video of Flyak in motion
- Human-Powered-Hydrofoils.com
- The International Hydrofoil Society Archived 2015-04-04 at the Wayback Machine
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