SP80 SMASHES THE MYTHICAL 100 KM/H BARRIER

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.

Launching on Lake Geneva for the SP80 boat

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! 

Forum EPFL, a strong support for our students

Forum EPFL, a strong support for our students

For the past two years, Europe’s largest recruitment fair, Forum EPFL, has been committed to support students’ projects related to SP80 and the quest to beat  the world sailing speed record.As educational training has always been at the heart of our adventure, it is crucial for us that our students carry out their academic projects in the best possible conditions.

SP80: Award-winning design

SP80: Award-winning design

Yesterday, 20th of February, the SP80 project was presented with the 2019 Design Foiling Award at the prize giving ceremony held in Milan, Italy…