🛡️ Safety First: Before You Even Step on the eFoil

Before you learn to efoil, it's essential to make safety your top priority. Efoiling combines power, speed, and freedom—but like any watersport, it comes with its own risks. Here's how to stay safe:

✅ Always Wear a Helmet and Life Jacket

Whether you're a total beginner or an experienced rider, these are non-negotiables. A helmet protects you from unexpected falls or contact with the board, and a life jacket ensures you're buoyant and visible in any condition.

🌊 Go Deep Enough Before You Launch

• Always ensure you're in deep enough water before flipping or positioning the board.

• Turning the board upright on the mast too close to shore can lead to damaging the wings or mast.

• Avoid shallow areas, sandbanks, or reefs.
  
  

🔍 Survey Your Riding Area

Take a moment to scan your surroundings:

• Are there rocks, swimmers, or anchored boats nearby?

• Is there enough space to maneuver?

• Is the water free from weeds or debris?

Choosing the right environment is half the battle when you’re learning how to efoil.

📍 Follow Geofencing Limits 

Efoils like SiFly will feature geofencing technology—automatically restricting your ride to safe zones. This prevents entry into:

• Strong current areas

• Restricted harbors or marine zones

• Shallow or rocky zones

🤸 Know How to Fall Correctly

Falling is part of the learning curve. Here's how to do it smart:

• Jump away from the board, never on top of it

• Fall sideways to avoid the sharp foil underneath

• Never try to “save” a fall mid-air—just commit and jump clear

Safe falls = confident riding.

🏄‍♂️ How to efoil: Step-by-Step for First-Timers

Once your safety is locked in, let’s dive into the actual process to learn to efoil. These tips are based on real-world feedback from the SiFly team and pro riders.

1. 🦵 Don’t Squat on the Back Leg

Many first-timers instinctively sit back, but this actually fights against the board’s lift.

🔑Tip: Keep your weight forward and push with the front leg.
That’s where the board gains momentum and stability for takeoff.

2. 🦶 Stance = Stability

Your feet should be:

• One foot forward

• One foot behind

• Both pointed forward diagonally

Avoid a straight-across stance—it reduces balance and makes the board harder to control when it lifts.

3. 🎮 The Remote Isn’t a Gearbox

Avoid “pumping” the trigger or rapidly accelerating and releasing mid-ride.

• Do not treat the throttle like a clutch

• Maintain smooth and consistent pressure

• Let the board stabilize before adjusting your speed

Most new riders struggle here—steady throttle = steady flight.

🌍 Learn to eFoil and Join a Global Community

As the global eFoil community grows, being a safe and smart rider helps shape a culture of responsibility and freedom. Every safe ride, every mindful fall, and every smooth launch contributes to a better experience for all.

🔗 Ready to efoil?

If you're inspired and ready to take off, check out our:

👉How-to efoil guide
👉SiFly efoil shop for beginner-friendly efoils
👉eFoil Configurator to build your perfect board

💬 Final Word

Learning how to efoil isn’t just about standing up—it’s about finding your flow, respecting the gear, and riding with confidence. With these safety tips and technique breakdowns, you’re now equipped to begin your flight.