Human-powered hydrofoil

[1] Hydrofoils are the fastest water-based vehicles propelled solely by human power.

This speed advantage is achieved since hydrofoils lack a submerged body to provide buoyancy, greatly reducing the drag force.

[1] Means of propulsion include screw propellers, as in hydrocycles; aircraft propellers, as in the Decavitator; paddles, as in a Flyak; oars, as in the Yale hydrofoil sculling project;[4] and flapping wings, as detailed below.

Riders operate the vehicle by bouncing up and down on a small platform at the stern, whilst holding onto a steering column.

[5][6] It is started and landed from the shore, or preferably from a dock, and requires a bit of experience.