ioda by birdyfish: the small and practical foiler

There are several foil supports available. But what should you choose if you want to discover foiling in light sailing, enjoy its thrills and performance for leisure without any hassle? For solo sailing, the Ioda by Birdyfish is the ideal foiler. We present it in detail in this article.

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The foiler, from a family story to conquering the world

Designed by the Tocatec shipyard, run by father and son Hervé and Jules Devic, the Ioda was born out of a clear ambition: to make foiling accessible to everyone. In September 2025, this foiler will join our range under the name “Ioda by Birdyfish.”

» On a décidé de vendre le projet à Birdyfish, parce qu’aujourd’hui mon père se fait un peu plus vieux, et qu’il était l’heure pour lui de prendre sa retraite. Moi j’avais envie que le projet Ioda continue à être péreint. Et je pense que Birdyfish ont les capacités de nous aider à faire exploser le Ioda à travers le monde. On a décidé de vendre le projet à Birdyfish, parce qu’aujourd’hui mon père se fait un peu plus vieux, et qu’il était l’heure pour lui de prendre sa retraite. Moi j’avais envie que le projet Ioda continue à être pérenne. Et je pense que Birdyfish ont les capacités de nous aider à faire exploser le Ioda à travers le monde. »

Jules Devic

Co-founder of Ioda

How did Ioda become part of the Birdyfish range ?

Ioda by Birdyfish, a simple and practical foiler

The Ioda by Birdyfish was designed to be “as simple as possible.”

This foiler, designed for solo sailing, is ideal if you are looking for performance without the hassle.

Its features are sure to appeal :

Easy to handle thanks to its fully equipped 120 lbs
Stable thanks to its 3 supports
High-performing with a maximum recorded speed of 24 knots
Practical : rig it in 5 minutes
Sail solo with a maximum crew weight of 90 kg on board
Easy to transport : you can put it on a vehicle roof or on a road trailer
Simple : few adjustments and self-regulating foils

The technical specifications of the Ioda by Birdyfish

Hull

Material	Polyester fiberglass
Length	3.20m
Width	1.33m
Poids accastillée	30kg
Width with foils up	2.30m
Width with foils down	2.67m

Rigging & sails

Mast & boom material	Carbon fiber epoxy / black anodized aluminium
Sail material	Milar woven
Main sail area	5.3m² (small sail) or 6.5m² (large sail)
Mast's length	4.7m (small sail) or 5.4m (large sail)

Foils

Number of foils	3
Material	Anodized aluminium
Foil weight	5kg
Rudder length	1.10m

Global informations

Draft	90cm
Weight of complete boat	55kg
Number of crew	1
Maximum crew weight	90kg
Wind speed to take off	8 knots
Boat speed to take off	6.5 knots
Maximum recorded speed	24 knots
Price	9 000€ ex vat

Testing and preparation of the Ioda foiler by Birdyfish

Our French dealer, Evo Sailing, offers a video review of the Ioda, as well as a tutorial on how to rig it.

Accessible flying : the future of foiling

Many have dreamed of watching the SailGP or America's Cup races, without ever being able to experience the thrill of flying.

Foil board supports have become widely popular and accessible, but what about sailing enthusiasts?

“Birdyfish and Ioda are the future of foiling, offering a fun, easy, and stress-free way to learn how to fly.” – Jules, co-founder of Ioda.

The Ioda by Birdyfish is the ideal platform for those who want to fly without having to use a board. A small, lightweight, practical, and simple foil boat that doesn't compromise on performance. Everything you need to get the most out of the sensations and capabilities of foiling!

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