Yearly Archives: 2014

TFW Forum sneak peek: C-FLY Ocean

The first C-FLY Ocean version will be a 21m hydrofoil trimaran. It uses the very latest hydrofoil technology developed by the C-FLY team, and state-of-the-art materials to create the ultimate transatlantic ocean racer.

To reduce costs and development time C-FLY Ocean uses well proven rig and hull design from established performance multi-hulls such as the ORMA 60s. For safety the craft is able to withstand damage to or loss of the hydrofoils and is designed to perform well in hull borne mode if conditions dictate.

Read the entire post on c-fly.co.uk

A day with with Nathan Outteridge and Loïck Peyron

The day the Flying Phantom exploded the Eurocat long distance race record: Nathan Outteridge and Loick Peyron came to share moments with the Phantom International team and enjoy some flying sessions

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Pilots: Nathan Outtridge & Loick Peyron – Artemis Racing
Crew: Gurvan Bontemps & Benjamin Amiot – Phantom International
Video capture: Voltige Production/ STABIMAGE
Editing: wanaiifilms.com
Music: The Struts: “Could have been me” You can download it here

Seaglider believes you can fly

From surfertoday.com

Kiteboarders are usually able to fly for a few seconds, but the Seaglider will allow you to kite for a long time without touching the water.

It has been tested by Michel Tognini, a former European Space Agency astronaut. The Seaglider is a new invention that will deliver hours of excitement and fun to those who try it.

Read the entire post on surfertoday.com

The bright and dark sides of Kite Foilboarding

From surfertoday.com

Nissan Quest Kite Foil

Foilboarding is conquering new enthusiasts. Some say it’s the fastest growing class in kiteboarding, some say it’s hasn’t future. So, what’s good and bad in the hydrofoil design?

Foilboarding, kite foiling, hydrofoil kiteboarding, foil kiteboarding. Actually, you can call it many names, but it all leads to the same discipline. Riding a kite with a hydrofoil board under your feet.

Read the entire post on surfertoday.com

Extreme 40 catamaran has towed a foil kiteboarder

From surfertoday.com

extreme40 tow a kitefoil

The Land Rover Extreme 40 catamaran has towed a foil kiteboarder, during the 2014 Extreme Sailing Series Qingdao, in China.

British surf manufacturer Carbon 6ix has hitched a ride from the 62-foot high Land Rover Extreme 40, during Act 3 of the 2014 Extreme Sailing Series, held in Chinese waters.

Read the entire post on surfertoday.com

AC35: AC62 Flying Cat

From catsailingnews.com

ac62

Fast, foiling, wing-sailed catamarans will race in the next America’s Cup as the new class rule for the AC62 yacht has been released.

The AC62 is 10 feet shorter than its predecessor, but is expected to be just as fast and challenging to race for the crews, and will produce the same heart-pounding action for spectators.

Read the entire post on catsailingnews.com