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Hydrofoil Sailing Yacht Designs

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

‘eXplorius' Has V-Shaped Underwater Wings (UPDATE)

— February 15, 2009 — Eco
After an extended period of steady development, the time seems just right to revolutionize yet another means of transportation, the sailing yacht. That is the aspiration of ‘eXplorius,’ an ambitious concept that introduces hydrofoil technology to significantly enhance the vessel’s performance, ditching the traditional bulky keel.

A hydrofoil consists of an underwater wing profile which, similar to the wing of an airplane, produces a lifting force, elevating the boat above water and thus reducing frictional forces. Apart from enabling considerably higher cruising speeds, the V-shaped variation of the hydrofoil design also stabilizes the boat sideways and automatically adjusts the height of the flight. The ingenious design has received the Pininfarina Design Award in 2006 and the RedDot Design Award in 2007.

Associated with exotic retreats and adventurous travel, sailing is a thrilling experience for those captivated by the beauty of the sea and the grandeur of the oceans. Some overjoyed sailors will hopefully be offered the unique feeling of this edgy mono-hull, speedily yet smoothly gliding tilted on the sea surface. If ‘eXplorius’ was not still a concept, the article would be long finished and I would be packing my sailing gear about now.
Trend Themes
1. Hydrofoil Technology - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the sailing yacht industry by incorporating hydrofoil technology to enhance performance and reduce frictional forces.
2. V-shaped Hydrofoil Design - Innovation potential in the boat industry by using V-shaped hydrofoil design to stabilize and automatically adjust the height of the flight.
3. Award-winning Design - Opportunity for disruptive innovation by implementing award-winning design concepts in the sailing yacht industry.
Industry Implications
1. Sailing Yacht - Disruptive innovation potential in the sailing yacht industry by introducing hydrofoil technology to enhance performance and improve sailing experience.
2. Boat - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the boat industry by incorporating V-shaped hydrofoil design to improve stability and adjustability.
3. Design - Innovation potential in the design industry by implementing award-winning concepts from the sailing yacht industry.
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