New IODA Force Dinghy

[butter t4rts]

My dad's been buzzing about this new toy he got! He ordered this new French foiling dinghy, the IODA Force, about two months ago, and it finally showed up last week.
He took it out for the first time on Tuesday, and he was absolutely thrilled!

I admit that it looks cool. The wind wasn't super strong, maybe 7 to 14 knots, but he was still able to get it foiling and was cruising at around 12 knots. He said it was incredibly stable, which is a huge relief.
This thing is a total blast. Has anyone else had a chance to try one of these out yet?

He's used to a traditional dinghy, so what are some of the key things he should be looking out for as he gets more hours on a foiling boat?

 

[knoxville88]

Cool! Foiling dinghies like the IODA Force are a whole new ballgame. Since your dad's used to traditional boats, he should focus on keeping smooth control of the foils and balancing his weight to stay stable. Foilers react faster, so getting used to that is key. Also, paying close attention to wind changes helps a lot. Its definitely a learning curve, but once he gets the hang of it, its a blast.

 

[block head]

That's awesome your dad's already foiling in light wind! Biggest adjustments are balance and anticipation, foil boats react quicker than dinghies. He'll want to practice smooth weight shifts, trimming early, and watching ride height so he doesn't overfoil

 

[Charlys]

Foiling dinghies like the IODA Force are fun, but they also expose a harsh truth: modern sailing often rewards tech and gadgets over fundamentals, making novices dependent on gear rather than seamanship skills.