All Terrain Foiler
Sent by Philip Kenchington – www.c-fly.co.uk –
“Imagine a sailing boat that overcomes all of the practical and technical challenges of hydrofoil sailing:
-Cannot pitch-pole capsize (By design and proven)
-Sails in both flat and rough open water – Designed for offshore sailing
-Sails in light and strong winds
-Sails in both displacement and hydrofoil mode
-Sails without any form of active electronic control system, mechanical flaps or wands i.e. auto-stabilised
-Designed for maximum stability, speed, safety and high average speeds; cruising 25-40kts
-Conceptualized, designed, developed, tested and conforming to aerospace industry standards by leading aerospace engineers
-Benefits from greatly reduced drag, providing (at least) a 10 knot advantage over existing craft
-Ensuring very high average speeds in most conditions
Very smooth motion (or ride) providing much reduced fatigue of crew, equipment, rig and hulls.
-Elevated ‘flight’ means freedom form wave action and pounding.
-Cruises faster than an America’s Cup 45ft catamaran at full tilt (27 knots)
-Can set new and beat existing offshore sailing records. Creating new and acquiring existing trophies.
-Giving ‘Hot Seat’ experience that is more unique than going into space. (Fewer people have ‘foiled’ than have been into space).
Can be sailed by amateurs and pros alike!
-Generating unmatched and uniquely valuable PR opportunities
And is simply unique………
WE HAVE SUCCEEDED!
Proven with an 8m Coastal version.” Peter Kenchiington www.c-fly.co.uk
I just heard that my great sailing friend and former CEO of Hobiecat Europe has passed. May The endless oceans…
...Report was sent by an F18 Sailor, if you want Hobies reported send your own, we'll publish as usual. Cheers.
Looks like in your report the Hobies are not really present. Suggest to rewrite the article.
Thanks for the great report Wik. Great battle.
If I correctly read the results the overall winner this year is a Hobie16