SHATTERING THE WORLD SAILING SPEED RECORD
Starting with a dream, we built a boat capable of sailing at 80 knots (150kph) solely powered by the wind. With this unconventional boat, we are pushing the limits to invent the sailing of tomorrow.
First attempts are planned for 2025.
SHOWCASING THE OUTSTANDING POTENTIAL OF RENEWABLE ENERGIES
By breaking a record using only wind power, we want to prove that mankind is capable of achieving technological feats that go beyond the potential of fossil fuels.
Our goal is to bring the innovations developed for the record to maritime transport, competitive sailing and hydroelectric power generation.
CONTRIBUTING TO
RESEARCH AND TRAINING
Thanks to a partnership with EPFL, we collaborate with research laboratories and contribute to training a new generation of engineers. From this organisation has emerged an ambitious team with a unique balance between youth and experience.
SHATTERING THE WORLD SAILING SPEED RECORD
Starting with a dream, we built a boat capable of sailing at 80 knots (150kph) solely powered by the wind. With this unique boat, we are breaking the codes to invent sailboats of tomorrow.
First attempts are planned for 2025.
SHOWCASING THE OUTSTANDING POTENTIAL OF RENEWABLE ENERGIES
By breaking a record using only wind power, we want to prove that mankind is capable of achieving technological feats that go beyond the potential of fossil fuels.
Our goal is to bring the innovations developed for the record to maritime transport, competitive sailing and hydroelectric power generation.
CONTRIBUTING TO RESEARCH AND TRAINING
Thanks to a partnership with EPFL, we collaborate with research laboratories and contribute to training a new generation of engineers. From this organisation has emerged an ambitious team with a unique balance between youth and experience.
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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.
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?
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.
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