IHS PURPOSES AND OBJECTIVES
• Foster advancement of hydrofoil technology.
• Serve as a source of expert knowledge on hydrofoils and hydrofoil technology.
• Provide an international forum for interchange of information and ideas on hydrofoil technology, design, construction, and operation.
• Build and maintain a library of information and data on hydrofoils and hydrofoil technology and disseminate to interested persons and organizations.
• Assist in establishment of practices and standards for hydrofoils and related subsystems and equipment
• Assist in development of procedures and regulations for safe operation of hydrofoils.
• Foster and participate in conferences and exhibitions related to hydrofoil technology
• Promote commercial, military and recreational application of hydrofoils.
• Foster educational activities about hydrofoils and related technologies.
• Act as a spokesman for the world hydrofoil community.
• Stimulate development of new designs for hydrofoils and their subsystems.
• Introduce new ideas for hydrofoil support, logistics, and affordability.
• Stimulate professional interest in hydrofoil commercial, military, and hobby applications.
• Stimulate amateur interest in designing and building motor, sail, and human-powered hydrofoil craft, including models.
• Foster hydrofoil technology, design, and applications in school curricula and student projects.
