Hydroptere can reach speeds of 60mph using its giant 'wings' to lift most of its frame above the water. Mast is 28m high - almost as tall as the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It can reach 50mph in ten seconds and has broken world records with its aeronautic design.
Hydroptere: Super yacht can clock 60 miles an hour | Mail Online: "The super yacht is an experimental sailing hydrofoil designed by French yachtsman Alain Thibault and in full flight only 2.5 square metres of the boat are in contact with the water . . . The Hydroptere earned the world record after sustaining a speed of 52.86 knots (97.90 km/h or 60.83 mph) for 500 metres in 30 knots of wind. She later broke the 50 knot barrier for a nautical mile with a speed of 50.17 knots (92.91 km/h or 57.73 mph). She did once manage 56.3 knots (104.3 km/h or 64.8 mph) - but capsized shortly afterwards. The boat's creators and team have spent years perfecting the awesome design. The initial model was made in 1985, and 20 years later in 2005, it broke its first record. In 2005 it crossed the Channel faster than Louis Blériot did by plane in 1909. The Hydroptere then beat two world speed records ratified by the World Sailing Speed Record Council (WSSRC) on 4th April 2007: 44.81 knots of average speed over 500 meters and 41.69 knots of average speed over one nautical mile. June will see the yacht's greatest challenge yet when she tries to set a new record for sailing from Los Angeles to Honolulu in Hawaii." Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2317001/Hydroptere-Super-yacht-clock-60-miles-hour.html#ixzz2RxfB1Pzw
News & Features | ISAF | World Sailing | Official Site : ISAF World Sailing Rankings - 29 April 2013: The ISAF World Sailing Rankings for 29 April 2013 have been released. more info at link above
KCBS In Depth: Oracle Team USA Oozing Confidence Ahead Of America’s Cup « CBS San Francisco: "The skipper of Oracle Team USA and his sailing team appear to be brimming with confidence as they look forward to sailing on home waters before an enthusiastic home crowd at the 34th America’s Cup match, beginning Sept. 7 on San Francisco Bay. Most recently, defending America’s Cup champion Oracle Team USA christened and launched its new 72-foot, wing-sailed catamaran. But, because of strong winds, the syndicate canceled the fast cat’s maiden voyage, reasoning there was still plenty of time to do so before the competition."
Oman's women set sail for Olympics
The Guardian
Oman Sail, a government organisation launched in 2008 to develop the sport in the sultanate, has its headquarters in the new marina adjoining this development. The venture is headed by Briton David Graham, assisted by 190 employees, mainly Omanis.
The Guardian
ISAF Sailing World Cup - Isabella Bertold says 'That's a wrap!'
Sail World
The 2013 ISAF World Cup Circuit concluded the other day and with my sixth place finish in Hyeres I added another single digit world cup finish to my results sheet! This was by far the hardest event for me, both mentally and physically. I was ...
Sail World
Sailing Shows Improvement Over Weekend
Harvard Crimson
The Harvard sailing team split up along the Charles River, as the Crimson competed in three regattas in the Boston area. Harvard picked up a sixth place finish at the 45th Women's President's Trophy Intersectional, hosted by neighboring Boston University.
Land Rover sponsors Extreme Sailing Series in three-year deal
Telegraph.co.uk
According to Mark Turner, executive chairman of series organisers OC Sport who has been at the forefront of the drive to make sailing less baffling and more entertaining to spectators, it was this global reach plus the experiential opportunity for ...
Telegraph.co.uk
Lakewood Yacht Club hosts summer sailing clinics in Seabrook
Houston Chronicle
"From our experience, kids who sail tend to learn how to solve problems on their own, operate without close supervision and learn to take responsibility of their actions," said Valasek. "Sailing also introduces children to a lifestyle within a strong ...
Sir Keith Mills prepares to invest 'millions' in sailing
Telegraph.co.uk
A marketing expert who made his fortune creating Air Miles and the Nectar card before leading the campaign to bring the Olympics to London, Mills has now turned his attentions to sailing, after identifying races such as the Vendee Globe and the ...
Telegraph.co.uk
Great Sailing Van uden Reco Regatta
J/Sailing News (blog)
(Stellendam, Netherlands)- With more than 120 boats on the start line, the Van Uden Reco Stellendam Regatta promised to have lots of action and fun for the offshore sailingseason opener in the Netherlands. Traditionally, the event is marked by an ...
News & Features | ISAF | World Sailing | Official Site : ISAF World Sailing Rankings - 29 April 2013: The ISAF World Sailing Rankings for 29 April 2013 have been released. more info at link above
KCBS In Depth: Oracle Team USA Oozing Confidence Ahead Of America’s Cup « CBS San Francisco: "The skipper of Oracle Team USA and his sailing team appear to be brimming with confidence as they look forward to sailing on home waters before an enthusiastic home crowd at the 34th America’s Cup match, beginning Sept. 7 on San Francisco Bay. Most recently, defending America’s Cup champion Oracle Team USA christened and launched its new 72-foot, wing-sailed catamaran. But, because of strong winds, the syndicate canceled the fast cat’s maiden voyage, reasoning there was still plenty of time to do so before the competition."
Oman's women set sail for Olympics
The Guardian
Oman Sail, a government organisation launched in 2008 to develop the sport in the sultanate, has its headquarters in the new marina adjoining this development. The venture is headed by Briton David Graham, assisted by 190 employees, mainly Omanis.
The Guardian
ISAF Sailing World Cup - Isabella Bertold says 'That's a wrap!'
Sail World
The 2013 ISAF World Cup Circuit concluded the other day and with my sixth place finish in Hyeres I added another single digit world cup finish to my results sheet! This was by far the hardest event for me, both mentally and physically. I was ...
Sail World
Sailing Shows Improvement Over Weekend
Harvard Crimson
The Harvard sailing team split up along the Charles River, as the Crimson competed in three regattas in the Boston area. Harvard picked up a sixth place finish at the 45th Women's President's Trophy Intersectional, hosted by neighboring Boston University.
Land Rover sponsors Extreme Sailing Series in three-year deal
Telegraph.co.uk
According to Mark Turner, executive chairman of series organisers OC Sport who has been at the forefront of the drive to make sailing less baffling and more entertaining to spectators, it was this global reach plus the experiential opportunity for ...
Telegraph.co.uk
Lakewood Yacht Club hosts summer sailing clinics in Seabrook
Houston Chronicle
"From our experience, kids who sail tend to learn how to solve problems on their own, operate without close supervision and learn to take responsibility of their actions," said Valasek. "Sailing also introduces children to a lifestyle within a strong ...
Sir Keith Mills prepares to invest 'millions' in sailing
Telegraph.co.uk
A marketing expert who made his fortune creating Air Miles and the Nectar card before leading the campaign to bring the Olympics to London, Mills has now turned his attentions to sailing, after identifying races such as the Vendee Globe and the ...
Telegraph.co.uk
Great Sailing Van uden Reco Regatta
J/Sailing News (blog)
(Stellendam, Netherlands)- With more than 120 boats on the start line, the Van Uden Reco Stellendam Regatta promised to have lots of action and fun for the offshore sailingseason opener in the Netherlands. Traditionally, the event is marked by an ...
