How do I get sponsored in eFoiling?

This isn’t just a sponsorship guide, it’s an invitation to be part of something new. If you've ever wondered how to get sponsored riding an eFoil, or how to turn your skills into something bigger, you're in the right place.

Hydroflyer isn’t just another eFoil. It’s a category-defining machine and the foundation of a new sport. It rides like a downhill bike made for water. You can flip it, race it, carve ocean swell, or invent entirely new tricks. There’s no playbook yet. That means there’s a rare window of opportunity to do what no one else is doing and get seen for it.

This page breaks down how Hydroflyer works with riders, how to become an eFoil ambassador or team rider, how people are actually making money doing this in 2025, and what kind of people we’re looking for. (Hint: it’s not just 19-year-olds asking for free gear.) Whether you’re a skilled rider, content creator, local leader, or just someone ready to build something real, you’ll learn how to carve out your place in this sport, and maybe even write its future.

⟶ Call us to learn more about our programs +1 877 573 2192  

⟶ Or reach out to see if you’re a fit for our team 

 

Can I get sponsored to ride an eFoil in 2025?

Yes, but sponsorship today looks different than it did 20 years ago. It’s no longer just about riding well and getting free gear. It’s about bringing value to the brand through skill, content, visibility, or influence.

Skill is still king.
If you’re pushing the edge of what’s possible on an eFoil whether through big waves, flips, speed, tricks, racing, or technical mastery, brands will notice. Real riding still speaks the loudest. But it’s not the only path anymore.

 

“There’s lot of other ways than being the top rider to bring attention. Social media love creativity so thinking of novel ways to use the Hydroflyer and anything with humor is always a winner!” - Jerry McArthur 

If you’re creating clean videos, helping the sport grow in your region, or bringing consistent views or attention to the brand, that matters too. In 2025, being a sponsored rider means playing a role on the marketing team. You’re not just repping the board, you’re helping shape how the sport is seen.

Hydroflyer works with both types of riders:

• High-skill performers doing things others can’t
  

• Strategic creators and local leaders who move product and attention
  

Sometimes riders come in as ambassadors, negotiate a smart entry deal, and work their way up as they prove their value.

This isn’t about handing out free gear to random kids. Hydroflyer is looking for people who can ride, represent, and elevate. If you’re already that kind of person and and have the commitment to be part of something bigger—there’s a real opportunity here.

Hydroflyer isn’t just an eFoil, it’s the first of its kind. A category-defining machine. This thing rides like a dirt bike or downhill mountain bike, but on water. You can throw flips off boat wakes, ride open ocean swell like a track, and freestyle lines that have never existed before. There’s no playbook yet. No tricks list. You’re not just learning a sport, you’re helping define it.

Right now, there's a real opportunity to make your name. Create something new. Be the rider that people point to when they say “that’s where it started.” This sport is wide open and Hydroflyer is the only board that gives you the platform to push it. We’re always on the lookout for riders who go first. The ones trying something new. The ones filming lines nobody’s seen. Not just posting but shaping what this becomes.

And it’s not just 19-year-old TikTok kids either. This is a rider-driven brand. There’s space for Gen X, ex-MTB guys, watermen, boarders, people who’ve been around and want something new to master. Honestly, Hydroflyer is perfect as you can flip, carve, and send without worrying about blowing out your collarbone like you would on a mountain bike. There’s less consequence, more freedom, and still all the edge. If you’ve got style, experience, or a vision for what this could be you might belong here.

Our founder had a vision to make an eFoil that rides like a mountain bike and he actively rides himself. Call us at + 1 877 573 2192 or send us a message to get in touch and learn more. 

 

How do I become a Hydroflyer ambassador?

We’re always scouting. If you’re out there riding hard, posting clips, building a school, or just turning heads on the beach we’ll probably hear about you. But if you think you’re a good fit, you can reach out directly too.

Some riders start as instructors or eFoil school owners and grow their presence from there. Others just crush it on camera filming reels or building a following, or dropping edits that make people want to ride. And some are just local legends. The kind of person who runs the beach, helps everyone, and naturally leads their scene.

We don’t just hand out free gear or blanket discount codes. That’s not how this works. But if you bring something of value to the brand like content, credibility, or real influence, we’re open to collaboration. It could start with a discount gear deal, a referral setup, a social push, or something bigger. Show us your angle, your presence, your skill. 

Do I need a big following to get sponsored?

If you're doing things no one else in the world can do, you won’t stay invisible for long. Skill gets seen. Leadership gets noticed. That’s always been true and it still is.

In 2025, a lot of brands still chase social numbers. But the game’s changed. We’re more interested in people with real influence, not just reach. You could have a smaller following, but if your crew actually rides… if people come to you for gear advice… if you're the one teaching, fixing, leading sessions, or showing new riders the ropes—that’s far more valuable than someone with a million followers and zero connection to our world.

We want community drivers, not content zombies. If your name means something in your town, your lake, your beach—then you're already ahead. If riders trust you, we probably will too.

Can I make money as a Hydroflyer ambassador or rider?

You need to think 3D.

This is a new sport. There’s no world tour, yet, but events are already organizing. That’s coming. And if you’re early, you’re ahead. But here’s the thing: most ambassadors make their money by building something of value.

Making money fully comes down to your contribution to the brand and your level of involvement.

If you’re dropping in on massive waves or doing category-defining tricks, that deserves recognition and pro status. That’s the top layer. But in 2025, it's become normal for people of all ages and skill levels to build a full career through sports like this. Content, community, business. That’s the real path now.

One of the easiest ways to make a living as an ambassador is to open an eFoil school. In fact, it’s one of the highest-paying jobs in the sport. You can make $150 an hour leading people into a new lifestyle. You wake up on the beach, ride and train on your own, then teach students who are hungry to learn. You build a community around you and around Hydroflyer. It’s something riders could only dream of 25 years ago… and now it’s obtainable to most riders with some hustle and presence.

From there, your growth is on you. You can just ride. Or you can ride, teach, lead, and scale. Hydroflyer supports both. But the ones who lean in, those are the riders who help shape what this sport becomes.

Can I make money by putting on Hydroflyer events?

Yes, and if you’re smart, this might be the biggest opportunity of all.

In 2025, people are starving for real connection. We’re sick of scrolling. Sick of digital everything. People want to get outside, ride together, meet face-to-face, and actually feel something again. That’s where you come in.

If you have a lake, a coastline, a crew, or even just a board, you can create that space. You can throw a local demo day, organize a community ride, host a skills clinic, or run a small comp. It doesn’t have to be huge. It just has to be real.

The number one thing most people want before buying a board is to try one. If you’re the person who can facilitate this you can earn a commission on every one sold. - Jerry McArthur 

Hydroflyer riders have already started doing this. Some charge for lessons or day passes. Some sell food, rent boards, or partner with marinas. Others just build hype, grow their presence, and turn those events into board sales, brand deals, or full-on schools. Whatever your path, events are a way to make money, grow the sport, and become a leader in your area.

We’ll help promote it if it aligns. You bring the energy and the structure, we back riders who take initiative.

This is your chance to become the person people remember. Not just the one who rides well, but the one who brought the sport to their town. You can make money, make memories, and make history—all in one move.

 

What does Hydroflyer look for in a rider?

We’re not looking for hype. We’re looking for signal.

If you want to work with Hydroflyer, here's what we actually care about:

• Skill – Are you doing something no one else is doing? Riding hard? Progressing the sport?
  

• Presence – Do people listen when you speak? Do they ride with you? Follow your lead?
  

• Contribution – Are you building something? Coaching, creating content, organizing rides, selling boards, starting a school?
  

• Credibility – Do other riders respect you? Are you consistent, reliable, and aligned?
  

• Style – How you ride matters. What you represent matters. We’re building a category—not a gimmick.
  

We’re a rider-driven brand. We support athletes, leaders, and creators who elevate the sport—not just take from it. 

 

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Want to ride with us?

Then ride with us.

Film something. Host something. Build something. Show up strong and send a message. We don’t need a resume—we need to see the work.

Reach out: Hydroflyer Authorized Partner Form
Call us: Chat with Jerry our founder + 1 877 573 2192 

This is your moment. Make it count.

 

Hydroflyer eFoil Sponsorship FAQ 

 

How do I get sponsored to ride an eFoil in 2025?

To get sponsored riding an eFoil in 2025, you need to bring real value to the brand, through riding, content, leadership, or community. Hydroflyer sponsors riders who either push the limits of the sport with advanced tricks, flips, and wave riding, or those who help grow the sport by creating high-quality content, teaching others, or organizing events. There’s no official tour yet, but the sport is growing fast. The best way to get noticed is to ride consistently, post clean clips, start a school or local scene, and reach out with a clear vision of how you contribute.

 

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Can I become an eFoil ambassador without a big following?

Yes. Hydroflyer is more interested in real influence than raw numbers. You don’t need 100k followers—you need to be someone that other riders trust. If your crew comes to you for gear advice, or you’re the one leading local rides or teaching students, that’s far more valuable than passive reach. We look for credible, capable leaders—on and off the water.

 

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How do Hydroflyer riders make money?

Hydroflyer riders and ambassadors earn money through multiple paths: opening eFoil schools, organizing demo events, selling boards, teaching lessons, or creating content that leads to affiliate or referral deals. Many riders make $150+ per hour teaching lessons, while others build media channels or regional communities that attract sponsors and brand support.