NANTUCKET WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Flying Above Nantucket: Hydrofoil Lessons Under a Kite, Behind a Boat and More
Lessons cover kite foiling, foiling behind a boat, eFoil and winging — each session (2–3 hours depending on the discipline) teaches distinct skills that get you flying above the water.
Flying Above Nantucket: Hydrofoil Lessons Under a Kite, Behind a Boat and More.
On Nantucket, hydrofoiling is offered as a set of focused lessons that train riders across disciplines: kite foiling, boat-towed foiling, battery-powered eFoils, and the new sport of winging. Each format emphasizes different techniques — from kite positioning and stance to learn controlled flight, to the steady speed control of a boat tow, to the powered, easier-to-learn lift of an eFoil.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Multiple paths to hydrofoil flight
Next Level Watersports offers distinct lesson types — under a kite, foil behind a boat, eFoil and winging — so you can choose the route that matches your background and learning goals.
The LIFT eFoil: battery-powered flying
The LIFT eFoil is a production, battery-powered hydrofoil with a lithium-ion battery, an electric motor on the foil mast and a Bluetooth hand controller; it can sustain flight for roughly an hour and a half.
Start behind the boat to build control
Foiling behind a boat is recommended as a strong intro because it eases speed control; instructors focus on getting foil control first, then techniques for letting go of the rope and pumping to ride a wake continuously.
What the day feels like
What the lessons feel like
Sessions are compact, hands-on and progression-driven: you spend concentrated time learning equipment setup and body position, then practicing controlled flight in the format you chose — whether that’s mastering kite positioning for foil tacks and gybes, holding steady behind a boat, piloting a battery-powered eFoil, or learning to wing on a hydrofoil board.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who these lessons suit — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Operator equipment includes specialized, low-speed-stable foils for kite lessons and LIFT eFoil systems (lithium-ion battery, motor and Bluetooth controller) for eFoil sessions; specific personal gear or clothing requirements are not detailed in the provided facts.
Lessons use specialized foils tuned for stability at lower speeds; the eFoil is a production, battery-powered hydrofoil with an electric motor on the mast and a Bluetooth throttle.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long are the lessons?
Lesson duration varies by format: eFoil lessons are 2 hours, while under-a-kite, boat-towed foil and winging lessons are 3 hours; overall durations span 2–3 hours.
Which lesson is best for someone brand-new to foiling?
Foiling behind a boat is recommended as a strong introduction because the tow makes it easier to control speed while you learn foil control.
What is an eFoil and how long can it fly?
The LIFT eFoil is a battery-powered hydrofoil with a lithium-ion battery, an electric motor on the foil mast and a Bluetooth hand controller; it can sustain flight for roughly an hour and a half.
I’m already foiling — what can I work on?
Experienced kiteboarders can use the under-a-kite lesson to pursue fully foiled tacks and gybes or to work toward landing tricks such as a backroll.
Do I need to book a separate lesson for hydrofoiling within kite or wake lessons?
When booking online, select the hydrofoil lesson option within your kite lesson or within your wake lesson if you want the hydrofoil focus included.
What is 'winging'?
Winging places a rider on a hydrofoil board while they hold an inflatable, triangle-shaped wing that generates enough pull to ride and fly over the water.