FAQ - BirdyFish

FAQ

All the answers to your questions about BirdyFish
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• General

Where are BirdyFish produced ?

BirdyFish are made in France at Saint-Herblain, near Nantes in the Loire-Atlantique region. Find out more about BirdyFish : Entreprise – BirdyFish

How and where to order a BirdyFish?

Find your local dealer and contact him : https://www.birdyfish.com/revendeurs-birdyfish/

Can I try a BirdyFish before I buy it ?

Yes, contact your local dealer or BirdyFish to arrange a trial.

Are BirdyFish accessible to all ?

If you've already tried light sailing, BirdyFish are accessible to all, whatever your age or level.

• Navigation

What are the BirdyFish's sailing conditions and capabilities ?

Birdyfish take off in 8 knots of wind.
From 8 to 23 knots, enjoy Birdyfish flying by adapting the sail area. As with all dinghies, we do not recommend sailing above this level.
Flat water is always easier for hydrofoils. Nevertheless, the boat performs well in swells, but can become more technical in tight chop.

How do you handle beach/beach starts with foils ?

The BirdyFish handles like a classic dinghy, but with foils ! We use a beach trailer to launch the boat, running it around the stern. As soon as the water is deep enough, lower the foils and move around to access the sailing area.

Tuto : Lauching a foiling dinghy | BirdyFish

For the BirdyFish S, the launching system is integrated into the hull. Simply remove the wheels one after the other once in the water, and stow them in the boat.

What are the navigation settings ?

You can find our tuning tips in : this board

How are foils fitted ?

Tuto : How to install the foils | BirdyFish

Is it possible to adjust the incidence of the foils and rudder ?

The foils are fixed, with the weight of the crew moving around to adjust the incidence.
The rudder incidence can be adjusted using the rudder trimmer. Simply loosen the 2 screws with a 10 mm wrench when the boat is ashore or at a complete standstill, then align the adjustment lines with the transom.

When it comes to setting the rudder rake, each boat has its own specific characteristics, and the weight of the crew influences the longitudinal balance of the BirdyFish. However, we recommend a rudder rake position of around 1° (applies to the BirdyFish double).

The higher the number, the greater the incidence of the rudder's load-bearing surface and the greater its thrust.
Adjustment depends on crew weight and wind strength. In reality, the setting of a Birdyfish/crew pair.

Why no spinnaker but a code 0 ?

The spinnaker is too hollow a sail. It works more like a funboard once airborne, with the apparent wind always coming from ahead due to the boat's speed. A spinnaker is therefore an inefficient sail, and a code 0 allows you to continue accelerating once airborne.

• Products

What are the hulls and foils made of ?

The hull is made of glass/polyester infusion, while the foils are made of carbon/epoxy infusion.

What's the difference between the models in the range ?

The BirdyFish is designed for double-handed sailing and can be used for many purposes : from learning to foil to regatta performance, thanks to its two sets of sails.
The BirdyFish S is designed for solo sailing. Its ergonomics and ease of use are ideal for solo outings.

What is the warranty period ?

The legal 2-year warranty applies to new Birdyfish. Our sailboats are guaranteed only if they are used in accordance with the user manual and handled by a professional.

• After-sales

How do I contact technical support ?

For all request, please contact us here : https://www.birdyfish.com/support-technique/

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