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Ever wondered what it's like to accelerate from a standstill to over 50 knots—powered only by the wind? We’re sharing with you this uncut, real-time run captured entirely with our onboard cameras. No edits, no cheats ! And yes… we can now call ourselves “SP46”!
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SP80 SMASHES THE MYTHICAL 100 KM/H BARRIER
The SP80 kiteboat has reached a top speed of over 58 knots, or 108 km/h. This new personal best makes SP80 the second fastest sailboat ever recorded, behind Vestas Sailrocket II and its 68.01-knot top speed. While peak speeds are not used for official world record certification, this performance confirms the boatʼs potential: SP80 is now faster than the most advanced sailboats in the world, from the AC75s of the Americaʼs Cup to the F50s on the SailGP circuit.
Designing unique kites for the world sailing speed record
We tell you about our challenge to design kites for the world record, custom-made to tow our boat at 150km/h!
Navigations: a day on the water with the team
The team now spends most of its time in the south of France to be on the water as often as the conditions allow it! How does a day of testing unfold? How long does it take to set up a run? How many runs can we fit in a day of testing?
Launching on Lake Geneva for the SP80 boat
It’s done! Our little rocket has left the workshop and hit the water for the first time. In addition to being the culmination of years of work, this launch is the first step of a new adventure: after years behind our screens, it’s time to get practical!
BMW Switzerland, new sponsor for the world record
BMW Switzerland joins the quest for the world sailing speed record as financial sponsor and official car supplier, supporting the team with two BMW plug-in hybrid cars.
SP80 UNVEILED: Discover our boat for the first time!
After two years of construction, our unique boat is finally complete and will make its first foray on the water this summer in the south of France.
What if you could see it before that?
SP80 SMASHES THE MYTHICAL 100 KM/H BARRIER
The SP80 kiteboat has reached a top speed of over 58 knots, or 108 km/h. This new personal best makes SP80 the second fastest sailboat ever recorded, behind Vestas Sailrocket II and its 68.01-knot top speed. While peak speeds are not used for official world record certification, this performance confirms the boatʼs potential: SP80 is now faster than the most advanced sailboats in the world, from the AC75s of the Americaʼs Cup to the F50s on the SailGP circuit.
Designing unique kites for the world sailing speed record
We tell you about our challenge to design kites for the world record, custom-made to tow our boat at 150km/h!
Navigations: a day on the water with the team
The team now spends most of its time in the south of France to be on the water as often as the conditions allow it! How does a day of testing unfold? How long does it take to set up a run? How many runs can we fit in a day of testing?
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