Our vision
We are a team of EPFL engineers and students, who believe that through the combination of sailing, kitesurfing and engineering principles, we will significantly outperform the standing World Sailing Speed Record.
We are imagining unique solutions and daring concepts that have potential in the sailing world. By establishing a new record, we want to demonstrate the applications of a new set of tools in fast marine transport, offshore sailing and energy production.
We are now building a boat capable of reaching 80 knots (150 km/h) with the wind as its sole source of power.
Our concept
Target speed
Target speed
Our latest news
Gin Kiteboarding becomes SP80’s Official Supplier for the World Sailing Speed Record
Extraordinary kites for an extraordinary boat!
After launching its record-breaking project back in 2019 and beginning construction of the boat in 2021, SP80 is collaborating with Gin Kiteboarding to develop tailored kites.
The construction process: from pictures to the final boat (#3)
In this series of articles, we will show you the different production steps, from mold creations to the final assembly of parts, necessary to the construction of our record-breaking boat.
The construction process: from pictures to the final boat (#2)
In this series of articles, we will show you the different production steps, from mold creations to the final assembly of parts, necessary to the construction of our record-breaking boat.
Gin Kiteboarding becomes SP80’s Official Supplier for the World Sailing Speed Record
Extraordinary kites for an extraordinary boat!
After launching its record-breaking project back in 2019 and beginning construction of the boat in 2021, SP80 is collaborating with Gin Kiteboarding to develop tailored kites.
The construction process: from pictures to the final boat (#3)
In this series of articles, we will show you the different production steps, from mold creations to the final assembly of parts, necessary to the construction of our record-breaking boat.
Gin Kiteboarding becomes SP80’s Official Supplier for the World Sailing Speed Record
Extraordinary kites for an extraordinary boat!
After launching its record-breaking project back in 2019 and beginning construction of the boat in 2021, SP80 is collaborating with Gin Kiteboarding to develop tailored kites.
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SP80 is a unique human adventure, it is a technological challenge that generates innovation, and the World Sailing Speed Record is an event that garners international visibility. By joining the SP80 partners, you will boost your visibility, associate your corporate identity with our values and be part of our quest for the record.
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