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 announces the official venue for the world record
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.
The construction process : from pictures to the final boat (#4)
The different steps of construction from mold creations to the final assembly of our record-breaking boat.
Aderco, new Official Supporter of the SP80 journey
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).
SP80 proudly sees its talents working for the America’s cup
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!
Gin Kiteboarding becomes SP80’s Official Supplier for the World Sailing Speed Record
Extraordinary kites for an extraordinary boat!
After launching its record-breaking project back in 2019 and beginning construction of the boat in 2021, SP80 is collaborating with Gin Kiteboarding to develop tailored kites.
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