A hydrofoil fin for attachment to a board for kiteboarding or jet skiing comprises a core portion having a plurality of torsion boxes and outer shell made of a multi-layer fiber composite material and encapsulating the torsion boxes of the core portion. The hydrofoil fin provides a very rigid support of bending and torsional forces acting on the same and on the wings and against the board. This has an advantageous effect on the riding performance of during kite surfing and jet skiing.