YOU WANNA SAIL FAST
FOR SAILORS OF ALL LEVELS.
Today, we are releasing the Airborn Foiler, new single handed foiling dinghy with electric foil control. A real ‘Iphone moment‘ for sailing, with a design that combines high speed foiling and ease of use.
Imagine walking up to your boat, you remove the top cover, raise the sail, press the ‘ON’ button, and simply go foiling at 25+ knots in all silence : no hard effort, no complexity, just pure speed. This is what the Airborn Foiler is about.
It’s in the tradition of sailing to evolve, from the displacement dinghies (Laser, Finn), sailing evolved to skiff sailing (29er, 49er) and today the Airborn continues to push what a single handed foiling dinghy is for this next decade and allows everyone with a sailing background to jump on board and sail, but fast!
Come foiling with us, discover more and order the Airborn Foiler now.
IT’S HAPPENING NOW
The only single handed foiling dinghy with electric foil control. Worldwide shipping, with no minimum quantity, supplied fully equipped, from 280 Euros per month.
Discover more below and order your racing dinghy to start sailing in 2026.
Heeled to windward, the hull skims the surface, flying on precision.
STABLE ELECTRIC FOILING
Heeled to windward, the hull skims the surface, flying on precision.
The electric system scans every wave and balances the movements of the boats to adjust flight in real time so you don’t have to.
High-performance movement sensors deliver instant stability during takeoff, flight and manoeuvers adjusting flight behaviour according to the sea state and ensuring maximum performance.
You can focus on your speed, feelings and tactics, for those who love speed, and for high end racing.
A powerful lithium battery provides 4 hours autonomy, plenty of time for a day out.
PERFORMANCE THAT INSPIRES
SERIOUS SPEED. PURE RACING.
Long hydrofoils lift easily in light winds, letting you fly in a wider range of conditions, in more places.
The Airborn Foiler features the best type of hydrofoils: T-shaped carbon hydrofoils that remain underwater thus delivering the uninterrupted speed of true flight.
Engineered for early takeoff and maximum efficiency, the long foils facilitate take off, upwind performance and allow you to sail in locations with light airs, and more often in more places.
Designed for consistent, high quality sailing from 8 to 20 knots of wind, the Airborn takes off in winds as low as 6 kts and is capable of reaching today’s speeds of up to 30 kts.
Long hydrofoils lift easily in light winds, letting you fly in a wider range of conditions, in more places.
THE AIRBORN IN 6 KEY POINTS
1/ 4 METERS LONG, 41 KILOS
2/ 4 SAIL SIZES UP TO 8.5 M2, FOR SAILORS FROM 45 TO 95 KILOS
3/ WORLDWIDE DELIVERY WITH SHORT DELIVERY TO THE EU AND THE USA – START SAILING FAST NEAR YOU IN 2026
4/ COMPLETE FULLY EQUIPPED PACKAGE
5/ FOR BOTH RECREATION AND RACING WITH CONSISTENT HIGH QUALITY SAILING BETWEEN 8 AND 20 KTS OF WIND
6/ ONE-DESIGN-CAPABLE WITH SPEEDS UP TO 30 KTS
Detailed performance data available for download in the FAQ section.
THE DIFFERENCE OF GLOBAL IMPACT
TO CONNECT SAILORS OF ALL LEVELS
The flared hull provides comfortable hiking position with reduced contact between the hull and the water for more speed.
From the begining The Airborn foiler was designed for global impact: for all sailors, boys, girls, and adults, everyone can jump on board.
The flared modern hull shape provides stability during take off and reduces frontal area for both lower drag in the water and in the air.
The deck has been studied for the comfort of both young children and adults when hiking, with specially designed curved cockpit sides for maximum hiking efficiency.
The Airborn Foiler provides that stability needed to progress fast for anyone with a sailing background, removing another barrier to enjoying sailing fast.
IT’S FOR MODERN LIFE
Simple cockpit, maximum control, everything you need to fly.
Keeping a boat simple has always been a recipe for success: from the rig to the foil system, the cover, trolley, everything is designed for simplicity.
Keep your foiler rigged on your favourite spot and rig it in minutes with the simple built-in mast step and simple mainsail halyard set up.
The deck hardware provides complete control of the sails yet with just four control lines. Everyone will quickly make the best of it, requiring no rigging manual or tools. It just makes sense.
The trolley, is designed specifically for ease of launching and recovery, and a simple rope system makes it easy to raise and lower both foils, simplifying manoeuvres when heading out or coming back.
In short, with the Airborn, you get an experience that’s the best you can have today with a sailing dinghy.
Simple cockpit, maximum control, everything you need to fly.
‘The Airborn is a design that simultaneously gives a taste of the America’s Cup and goes beyond sport and resonates with all levels of sailing to connect sailors.’
ORDER NOW
AND BENEFIT FROM THE INTRODUCTORY OFFER
FROM 280 EUROS PER MONTH*
LIMITED BUILD SLOTS AVAILABLE
INTRODUCTORY OFFER DETAILS
17700€ -> NOW 15900€
(APPROX. 18200 USD OR 14000 GBP, VAT INCLUDED)
WHAT IS INCLUDED
COMPLETE BOAT, FULLY EQUIPPED
LIFETIME RACING SOFTWARE UPGRADES
PRIORITY DELIVERY BEFORE GENERAL ORDERS
FULL BOAT PERSONALIZATION
IN ADDITION
ONE AIRBORN ORDER CODE WORTH €400, VALUE TO BE SHARED WITH YOU AND ONE OTHER SAILOR.
START FOILING IN 2026 AND PARTICIPATE IN OFFICIAL RACING EVENTS
CONTACT US VIA WHATSAPP FOR MORE INFORMATION
BOOK A MEETING TO LEARN MORE
The Airborn Foiler has been thoroughly designed and checked to deliver a better product directly from boat number one.
Boats are built in sequence based on order receipt. Build time: 10 weeks. Contact us for an exact delivery estimate before ordering.
Typical shipping time: Europe 15 days, UAE 20 days, USA 30 days, Australia 60 days, see faq section for detailed information.
‘If you are after the ultimate feeling of speed, close one-design racing, or to share the experience with friends or family, the Airborn Foiler might be just for you.’
YOU WANNA
SAIL FAST
SCHEDULE
WHAT WE ARE COMMITTED TO
Start of production May 2026
First shipments in July 2026, with maximum 50 boats in first year
Inaugural racing event in Autumn 2026 in the South of France
Join races with your GPS with Landmark Racing.
SCHEDULE
WHAT WE ARE COMMITTED TO
Start of production May 2026
First shipments in July 2026, with maximum 50 boats in first year
Inaugural racing event in Autumn 2026 in the South of France
Join races with your GPS with Landmark Racing.
FOR CLUBS, FAMILIES, SAILING TEAMS, COMPANIES
JOIN THE MOVEMENT NOW
IT’S ONLY JUST STARTING
The Airborn is for all sailors who want to share our world of foiling with people around them. For both serious racing and recreation.
With its ability to take off in 6 kts of wind, and deliver consistent high quality sailing between 8 and 20 kts of wind (with plenty of margin for gusts) the Airborn is for all locations, including light air locations.
When choosing the Airborn you gain:
– exciting fast sailing, with the feelings of the America’s Cup
– the ability to share the experience with people around you
– skills that are 100% relevant for the next decade, including at the highest level
– fast progress
– a high quality long lasting build
Join the movement now!
The Airborn is an inherently safer design featuring a self-draining cockpit, stable hull, open transom and unsinkable design. Its smooth, rounded form and built-in foil safety features make it ideal for sailors of all ages.
With global enthusiasm for foiling on the rise, the Airborn is perfectly positioned for success. Discover the worldwide interest, live, above.
DESIGNER AND AERONAUTICAL ENGINEER
It’s a team of experts dedicated to the success of this series, ensuring a professional, high-end result.
His career spans four editions of the America’s Cup, culminating in 2024 with the victory of his team Ineos Britannia, in collaboration with Mercedes Formula 1, during the Louis Vuitton Cup in Barcelona.
With Elida and l’Ete, Thomas brings his own creations to life, overseeing the construction of yachts that compete in the world’s most prestigious regattas.
‘We design for sailors who value clarity. Nothing is left to chance.’
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR WORK WITH THE AMERICA’S CUP
THE PRESS SPEAKS ABOUT US
IMAGINE THAT
The sculpted lines of its design position the Airborn unmistakably among the new generation of foilers.
We have leaned on our taste for classic architecture, making this design a rare beauty, with 3 decoration variations born into yacht racing culture.
It’s a small yet powerful computer box (in green) inside the boat that controls the foils.
‘For the past 10 years, the evolution has been toward the simplification of foiling. With the Airborn, this approach delivers both superior performance and simplified access to the sport.‘
ELECTRIC SYSTEM OF THE FOILS
THERE IS NO WAY BACK
The electric control system is a real ‘Iphone moment’ for sailing. It replaces existing mechanical systems and that’s a technology now accessible to everyone. The advantages are:
– more stable take off : excessive nose up or down is controlled at all time
– improved straight line speed: more control means smaller foils which translates into lower drag
– smoother manoeuvers: detection of changes of speed and adjustment of foils as soon as they happen
– increased safety via early detection and control of critical situations (capsize and nosedive)
– more precise: ride height is measured on both sides and includes the influence of pitch and heel angle
– more robust: no external moving and fragile pieces during launch and recovery
The electric system comes with 4 hours autonomy, is self contained, and watertight to IP68 ensuring perfect operation in a marine environment.
With the ever growing use of movement sensors, including in our smartphones, computer systems can now reliably trim the foils for us, at an affordable cost. It’s both simpler and faster.
ALL THE ANSWERS. ALL THE DATA.
PERFORMANCE AND CONTROL
– Is foiling experience required to sail this boat?
With the Airborn if you can sail, you can most likely foil. You’ll find the learning curve to be very quick thanks to the stability during takeoff, the automatically adjusting foils and the simple yet fully equipped deck layout. You’ll need some practice to perfect takeoffs, but that’s all part of the enjoyable process.
– Can it sail in waves?
Yes. The boat is capable to handle all expected sea conditions up to 20kts of wind. It eithers filters the waves for small waves or follows the contour for larger waves depending on what is best for performance.
– How stable is it?
Before take-off the boat is as stable as a typical single-handed dinghy and once you’re flying stability is increased by the foil’s leverage more than hiking so you can carry the sail area comfortably and maintain balance while flying.
– Which sail size is right for me?
The choice of sail size depends on your weight. We recommend the following sail sizes:
→ For kids typically: crew weight between 40 and 52.5 kg (88 and 116 lb), sail size 5.9m² ( 63.5 ft²)
→ For teenagers typically: crew weight between 52.5 and 65 kg (116 and 143 lb), sail size 6.8m² (73.2 ft²)
→ For most adults typically: crew weight between 65 and 80 kg (143 and 176 lb), sail size 7.8m² (84.0 ft²)
→ For stronger adults typically: crew weight between 80 and 95 kg (176 and 209 lb), sail size 8.5m² (91.5 ft²)
– How early can the boat take off?
The Airborn takes off in 6 kts of wind and flies in winds as low as 5 kts after take off. It is designed to deliver consistant high-quality sailing between 6kts and 20 kts, including plenty of margin for gusts.
– Is the performance really comparable to an America’s Cup boat?
The Airborn Foiler mirrors on purpose the America’s Cup performance: the same speed-to-length ratio and the same sail area to length ratio. Skills learned here apply at the highest level, making it ideal for those who want to feel real high performance, and develop relevant skills.
Detailed performance data for each sail size is available in the document below.
SHIPPING / ORDER OPTIONS
– How to order?
Orders can be placed directly through our website. Click the “Order Now” button on this page, choose your sail size & extras, enter invoicing and delivery information and confirm the order. Once the order is placed, proceed with payment by bank transfer and construction will start upon reception. The boats are built in sequence of order receipt with a 10 weeks build time and around 2 to 6 weeks shipping depending on the country of delivery. Shipping and build time may vary, contact us for exact dates before ordering.
– What is included with the order?
As part of the package, the boat comes fully equipped including hull, appendages, rig, deck hardware, ropes, batteries, control system, battery charger, graphics, non-slip, tiller and tiller extension and personalization, and a rigging guide and parts list. Sails, trolley, and top cover are additional to suit everyone’s preference.
– Where do you ship ?
The Airborn is available worldwide with no minimum quantity and delivery to most countries with fast shipping options already organized. For the fastest and most economical solution, you can pick up your boat directly from our facilities in France. In addition, deliveries are organized by us in batches of 4 to 8 boats within Europe starting from 485 Euros. For peace of mind, all boats are securely packaged for transport when container shipping is used. Details of shipping costs and durations are availble in the document below.
– Is the boat warranted ?
Yes, the Airborn Foiler and accessories are warranted for two years to be free from defects in materials or workmanship from the original date of shipping. Conditions apply, see terms and conditions.
– Is VAT refundable for foreign orders ?
The price displayed on this page includes French VAT of 20%. When placing your order, VAT will be adjusted according to your specific situation. For countries outside the EU, the boat is invoiced excluding VAT and does not include applicable tariffs, customs duties, or any other local taxes, which remain the responsibility of the buyer.
– Detailed information about worldwide shipping fees and options can be found in the document below. Shipping options are also displayed during the online ordering process.
TECHNICAL QUESTIONS
– How is the boat built?
Every component is built at the highest level and with the best materials: carbon, glass and bio composite fibres are laid by hand in CNC-machined moulds for lasting strength and lightness. Before delivery, a geometric control ensure every foil is positioned with accuracy and each boat is weight-equalized to guarantee identical performance and the higher standards of one-design racing.
– How to charge the batteries?
The Airborn Foiler is powered by an advanced lightweight lithium-ion battery providing 4 hours of sailing. It fully recharges in one hour, is safely housed in a watertight compartment that’s easily accessible from the transom for everyone including young children. The boat comes with 2 batteries for long sessions with the ability to charge one while you sail with the other.
– What is the mast set up?
The mast is supported by a forestay and shrouds for a lighter and stiffer rig. It’s seated in a recess so one person can step the mast with ease. The mainsail is fully battened and hoisted with a halyard and secured with a simple dinghy halyard lock. One person can assemble and launch the boat in under 15 minutes.
– What are the safety features of the Airborn Foiler?
The boat is naturally stable and thus a secure platform for rest if needed. Built as a closed watertight unit, it is therefore unsinkable. The asbence of sharp edges and hiking wings make it gentle on the body, while the open transom and self draining cockpit ensure simpler recovery after a capsize. In addition, the computer system adds simple protection: low-lift mode for towing and the detection of crashes (excessive nose up or down, excessive heel) before they happen with instant reduction of foil lift.
FINANCING OPTIONS
If you wish to explore financing options we recommend a standard personal loan through your preferred financial institution and conducting your own selection as requirements vary by country.
A financing simulator is available during the order process to help guide your decision.
*Example finance: 280 Euros per month, illustrative example based on 15900 Euros over 6 years at 8% interest.
DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS
– Hull length: 3.975 meters, 13.04ft
– Hull beam: 1.545 meters, 5.07ft
– Draft when foiling: 0.95 meters, 3.12ft
– Displacement all up including sail: 41kg, 90.4lbs
– Sail: 4 sizes to choose from, mylar film with fabric reinforcements, deck sweeper, and graphics
– Hull construction: Fiberglass and carbon composite with premium materials for exceptional durability and performance
– Sustainability: Construction with bio-composite technology to reduce CO2 emissions during production
– Deck hardware: Harken package with 1:32 vang, 1:16 cunningham, and foil up/down
– Foil electric system: servo motors, sensors, microprocessor, control switch with indicator light and vibration feedback, IP68-rated
– Battery: 2 x Lithium Ion technology batteries with 4 hours autonomy each
– Rig: Two parts carbon mast and carbon boom
– Foils: Carbon foils with high strength stainless steel junction
– Certification: CE-compliant design and construction meeting all European standards
QUESTIONS?
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EMAIL: INFO@THOMASTISON.COM
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