In pursuit of the world sailing speed record

In pursuit of the world sailing speed record

The objective of the SP80 project is clear: become the fastest wind-powered boat in the world by 2022 to go down as the speed-record holder of the discipline. But why does this title matter so much to us?

SP80 becoming a case study for EPFL lessons

SP80 becoming a case study for EPFL lessons

The team’s enthusiasm for chasing and breaking the world’s speed record has started to spread among EPFL’s student community as well. SP80’s strong willed and determined spirit has inspired three Masters students in Mechanical Engineering…