Learn wingfoiling with eFoil – Experience the Thrill of Taking Off on a Foil
At KBC El Gouna, we specifically use the eFoil in our wingfoil course to clearly demonstrate how to take off on the foil and let you experience it firsthand.
What is an eFoil?
An eFoil is an electrically powered foilboard. Underneath the board is a mast with a wing—the foil—as well as an electric motor with a propeller. You control the speed using the remote control. As soon as the board picks up enough speed, the underwater wing generates lift: the board rises out of the water and glides almost silently across the surface.
Since the electric drive works independently of wind, wing, and pumping technique, you can focus entirely on your balance, body posture, and the sensation of the so-called “lift.” This way, you’ll experience that crucial moment of takeoff within the first few minutes and understand more quickly what foiling feels like—before you later apply what you’ve learned to wingfoiling.
eFoil powered by MANTA Foils
For eFoil training, we use the same F-ONE wingfoil boards and foils that are also used in the wingfoil course.
The setup is complemented by the MANTA Foil Assist TakeOff Mast with a built-in electric motor. This allows you to learn how to take off and glide using the exact same equipment you’ll later use for wingfoiling—only initially with electric assistance and regardless of wind conditions.
The eFoil Add-On in the Wingfoil Course
The eFoil Add-On is a bookable course extension at KBC El Gouna. Accompanied by your VDWS instructor, you’ll use a motorized eFoil board to get a feel for taking off on the hydrofoil before trying it yourself with the wing in the wind.
Specifically, with the eFoil you’ll learn:
✔️ what the transition from gliding to flying feels like (the “lift-off”)
✔️ how to control
your height above the water using body weight and foot pressure ✔️ how to keep the foil stable and at a consistent height without “breaching” (the foil breaking the surface) or sinking
You’ll then apply these movement patterns directly to the wingfoil board. Once you’ve physically grasped the concept of takeoff, you’ll usually need far fewer attempts to achieve your first stable flight in the actual wingfoil course.
The student starts out on his knees, holding the remote control securely in his hand. Ready for his first ride.
As your speed increases, the board starts to glide. Even while kneeling, you can specifically practice the technique for riding uphill.
Why the eFoil Speeds Up the Process of Learning to Wingfoil
With traditional wingfoiling, you have to learn several things at once: how to control the wing, read the wind, maintain your balance on the foilboard, and build up enough speed until the foil lifts you up. Getting airborne is the biggest hurdle—it often doesn’t happen until after many sessions.
The eFoil separates these tasks. The motor handles the propulsion, so you can focus 100% on the feeling of foiling. You experience the sensation of flying in isolation, without the stress of the wing and the wind. You’ll take this “muscle memory” with you into your wingfoil course.
In short: The eFoil makes the abstract goal of “getting up on the foil” achievable within minutes—and that’s exactly the point where most wingfoil beginners usually get stuck the longest.
Often after just 10 minutes: Your first takeoff on the eFoil board. Your instructor stands at a safe distance and guides you.
Wingfoil Beginner Course PLUS eFoil
5-hour beginner wingfoil course over 2–3 days, plus lift-up training on the eFoil
The Wingfoil Beginner Course PLUS eFoil combines the 5-hour Wingfoil Beginner Course with an additional training session on the eFoil.
The eFoil training is the ideal complement for practicing your first takeoff on the foil—the lift—in a targeted manner, regardless of wind conditions.
In the Wingfoil Beginner Course, you’ll learn all the important fundamentals of wingfoiling step by step, both in theory and in practice, using premium equipment from F-ONE.
Course Content:
- Wingfoil Theory: The wing, spot check, wind, equipment, generating forward momentum, steering, coordination with the board, courses
- Equipment knowledge, setup, and handling
- Wingfoil practice
- Flight exercises and riding the first few meters—first on your knees, later standing in displacement mode (initially without the foil)
- Exercises: Riding courses and gaining height
- Depending on learning progress: Technique for taking off with the foil
To ensure maximum learning success, we teach in small groups with a maximum of 4 students per wingfoil instructor. For safety reasons, in the beginner course, 2 students share one set of wingfoil training equipment.
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PLUS: Lift-up training on the eFoil
In addition to the Wingfoil beginner course, you’ll receive a training session on the electrically powered eFoil board. This session is ideally held on a day with little wind and allows you to focus entirely on the foil and the crucial moment of takeoff—without having to control the wing at the same time.
This helps you develop a specific feel for balance, speed, weight transfer, and the foil’s lift. This experience will then help you master takeoff more quickly and with greater control when wingfoiling.
The eFoil session includes:
- Brief eFoil orientation
- eFoil board and safety equipment
- Helmet, impact-protection vest, and wetsuit if needed
- Training in a small group with a maximum of 3 participants
- Guidance from your wingfoil instructor (in the water/boat)
- 15–20 minutes of pure riding time on the eFoil
- Personalized tips and support for getting airborne
- Brief debriefing of the eFoil session
eFoil Session (20 min)
A session (about 20 minutes) on the eFoil board
eFoiling allows you to focus entirely on the foil and that crucial moment of takeoff. This helps you develop a feel for balance, speed, weight transfer, and the lift generated by the foil. This experience will then help you master takeoff more quickly and with greater control when wing foiling. The eFoil session is best held on a day with little wind.
The eFoil session includes:
- A brief eFoil orientation
- eFoil board and safety equipment
- Helmet, impact protection vest, and wetsuit if needed
- About 20 minutes of pure riding time on the eFoil (battery life depends on the rider’s weight and riding technique)
Who would benefit from the eFoil add-on?
This add-on is especially worth it for:
✔️ Beginners to wingfoiling who want to understand the feel of foiling right from the start
✔️ People switching from kitesurfing, windsurfing, or SUP who want to find their foil balance faster
✔️ Course participants with limited time on-site who want to make the most of their vacation days
✔️ Anyone who wants to experience what it feels like to glide silently over the Red Sea
No prior experience is necessary. The eFoil is also suitable for complete beginners, as speed and power are controlled via the remote.
A smart shortcut: Experience the sensation of lift right away, and then work on refining your control of the foilboard.
Here's how it works
Booking: You book your wingfoil course and select the eFoil add-on as an extra—either online or directly at the KBC station in El Gouna.
Your Wingfoil Course with eFoil Add-On: Once you’re comfortable controlling the wing and have mastered riding the board in displacement mode while standing, it’s time for your first takeoff with the foil. This is where the eFoil comes into play:
eFoil Session: Your eFoil session takes place on a day with relatively light winds (which makes riding and taking off much easier). We’ll practice in deep water, since the mast and foil require sufficient depth. Your eFoil instructor will explain how to handle the equipment, use the remote control, and ensure safety. You’ll practice riding and lifting off with the eFoil board for about 15 minutes. You’ll experience taking off and flying on the foil under the guidance of your wingfoil instructor.
Transition: Back on your foilboard with a wing, you’ll apply the foiling experience directly to your wingfoil course.
Why go wingfoiling at KBC El Gouna?
The KBC is a global network of professional, VDWS-certified kitesurfing and wingfoil schools located at the world’s best spots. The location in El Gouna on Egypt’s Red Sea offers:
- reliable wind and shallow, flat water—ideal conditions for learning to foil [PLACEHOLDER: Specify wind statistics / best season]
- F-ONE equipment for rental — the latest wingfoil gear
- VDWS-certified instructors and internationally oriented training
- warm water and sunshine all year round
Where exactly you’ll be flying: Wingfoiling and eFoil take place at KBC El Gouna, where the lagoon meets the deeper waters. You’ll start in chest-deep water over sandy bottom—shallow enough for safe first steps, but deep enough for foiling, which has a draft of about one meter. Above it, the turquoise, clear waters of the Red Sea.
The eFoil add-on is available exclusively at select KBC locations—in El Gouna, it’s an integral part of the wingfoil program.
On the eFoil, you'll learn the correct foot position for optimal balance, control, and a successful takeoff.
Ready to experience takeoff?
Book your wingfoil course at KBC El Gouna and add the eFoil add-on—the fastest way to get a feel for foiling.
Frequently Asked Questions About eFoil (FAQ)
What is an eFoil?
An eFoil is an electrically powered foilboard. A quiet electric motor drives a propeller on the hydrofoil, allowing the board to lift out of the water at the push of a button and glide silently above the surface—regardless of wind or waves.
Why is the eFoil used in the wingfoil course?
At KBC El Gouna, the eFoil serves as a learning aid: It demonstrates how to lift off on the foil and lets you experience the sensation of flying before you have to generate it yourself with the wing. This significantly shortens the time it takes to make your first solo foil flight.
Does the eFoil replace the wingfoil course?
No. The eFoil add-on is a supplement, not a replacement. It speeds up the process of getting a feel for foiling, but you’ll learn the actual wingfoiling—wing handling, wind awareness, and taking off on your own—in the regular
