A virtually silent motor, no gas fumes, and no crashing on the waves -- my first ride in Candela's C-8 electric hydrofoil gave me a glimpse at the future of luxury water travel.

The C-8 is an electric, carbon-fiber, hydrofoil boat that maximizes efficiency as it flies over the water. It uses the 69-kWh battery pack from the Polestar 2. Price is $395,000. Ever since the ...

The electric jet motor powers the hydrofoil action. Photograph: Flite Flite’s foilboards have a variety of propulsion options, from spinning propellers to jet engines.

The Hydroflyer, an electric, propeller-driven hydrofoil with bicycle-style handlebars is the superior way to glide across the waves, if you can afford it.

The C-8 leverages two ­hydrofoils. One set extends outward from the motor box and is trimmed by a dedicated actuator. The amidships-fitted C-Foil employs two vertically mounted carbon-fiber struts ...

Experience the thrill of flying above water with the Hydroflyer Sport, featuring a snub-nosed design, modular setup and speeds up to 28 mph for adventurous riders.

Because they're motorized, they're considered vessels, meaning they have to be registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles. The club, which has about 300 members, also has access to some ...

Grant Niedzwiedski from Grove City found the Marysville Reservoir to be the perfect place to ride his electric hydrofoil ...