24 Sep, 2025
After two years of fine-tuning in Leucate (France), the SP80 team is preparing to take a decisive new step in its quest for the world sailing speed record. Despite a proven boat and a fully committed team, the weather conditions in spring 2025 did not allow the record to be broken during their first official record campaign. Today, a new objective has been set: SP80 will target the world sailing speed record in Walvis Bay, Namibia, starting in September 2026.
27 May, 2025
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.
24 Oct, 2024
We tell you about our challenge to design kites for the world record, custom-made to tow our boat at 150km/h!
26 Apr, 2024
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?
22 Aug, 2023
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!
8 Aug, 2023
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.
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