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.
23 May, 2023
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?
5 Apr, 2023
The town of Leucate and the Agglomeration of Grand Narbonne will become SP80’s official venue for the team’s training and future record attempts.
1 Mar, 2023
The different steps of construction from mold creations to the final assembly of our record-breaking boat.
20 Jan, 2023
Aderco becomes an Official Supporter of SP80, chasing the world sailing speed record! For SP80, this partnership allows to foresee confidently the first navigations of its boat to reach 80 knots (150km/h).
12 Dec, 2022
One of SP80’s first missions is to train a new generation of engineers, offering them the possibility to work on a revolutionary challenge while studying at EPFL. Well, goal achieved! We’re super proud to see old members of our team thriving today with Alinghi Red Bull Racing, the Swiss Challenger for the 37th America’s Cup!
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