ICOMIA and The Foiling Organization have signed a new partnership to help the global boating industry adopt hydrofoiling in a safer, clearer and more coordinated way.
The agreement was signed by Joe Lynch, CEO of ICOMIA, and Luca Rizzotti, president of The Foiling Organization.
The partnership focuses on six priorities including developing harmonised safety standards and creating shared industry data.
In addition, the partnership will publish a white paper dedicated to showing the benefits in terms of consumption and comfort of foiling.
The two organisations will also work together to develop training for professionals and increasing the visibility of foiling through key events and by working with national marine associations to map foiling adoption around the world.
The Foiling Organization and ICOMIA have always been supportive of one another.
Joe Lynch
ICOMIA and The Foiling Organization say the agreement is designed to make foiling easier to understand, easier to maintain safety standards, and easier to adopt.
By joining forces, the two organisations say they aim to give companies, regulators and professionals a clearer framework as foiling technology becomes more mainstream.
The collaboration also seeks to inspire new initiatives, encourage innovation, and highlight the potential of foiling as a transformative technology for the marine industry.
As part of the partnership, the two organisations will prioritise the first joint Foiling Market Report in 2026 and launch the joint white paper and start coordinated outreach to marine associations.
Additional benefits
“The Foiling Organization and ICOMIA have always been supportive of one another,” said Joe Lynch, CEO of ICOMIA.
“Through this strategic partnership, we can now formally collaborate on the development of standards, promoting wider understanding of the many economic and environmental benefits that foiling can deliver to our industry.
“I am excited about the many additional benefits that this partnership will bring to our respective members.”
Stronger global platform
Luca Rizzotti, president of The Foiling Organization, added: “This partnership gives the foiling sector the clarity and support it needs to grow. Working with ICOMIA will speed up standards, training and adoption worldwide.
“It also gives our community a stronger global platform and a direct connection to decision-makers and each national member organisation, shaping the future of the marine industry.”
He concluded: “Together, we can help foiling evolve with more structure, more data and more long-term vision.”
The Foiling Organization promotes foiling across racing, cruising and commercial applications.
