𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱: 𝟮𝟱/𝟯𝟬 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘁𝘀 | 𝗞𝗶𝘁𝗲: 𝟮𝟱𝗺𝟮 | 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱: 𝟰𝟬.𝟲𝟱𝟮 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘁𝘀 (𝟳𝟱 𝗸𝗽𝗵) ➡️ 𝗔𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝟱𝟬𝟬𝗺 : 𝟯𝟱.𝟮𝟴𝟬 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘁𝘀 (𝟲𝟱 𝗸𝗽𝗵) Although there is no official record, our rocket is now the fastest kiteboat in the world. We’re only halfway there, and it’s already starting to feel so fast! 🤯 #SP80 #drivenbypassion #jointhequest #innovation #technology #sailing © Guillaume Fischer
SP80
Zuschauersport
Lausanne, VAUD 5.463 Follower:innen
Passionate engineers chasing the World Sailing Speed Record. Join the quest.
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On November 24th 2012, Paul Larsen took the sailing world by surprise by smashing the world speed sailing record with an average speed of 121,1 km/h on a 500m track. 7 years later, his record remains unbeaten. At SP80, we are a team of EPFL students and Alumni and we passionately believe that thanks to the alliance of sailing, kitesurfing and engineering, we can significantly outperform this record but also set the standards of a new generation of sailing boats. Based on this vision, we are developing our own innovative sailing craft to show the potential of our ideas. In 2018, we validated our concept with the help of full scale kitesurfing-tests but also with the development of a stability-and-velocity-prediction-program. Today, we are focusing on the design of our technologies and on the creation of scientific, technical and financial partnerships to achieve our goals and boost the development of new technologies for sailing and other potential applications. SP80 is a technological project purely dedicated to disruption and innovation without direct market opportunities. However, by partnering with sailing-world stakeholders, research institutions and industrial companies, SP80 will stimulate scientific research and technology development. It will lead to patent registration and licensing for future innovations in diverse applications such as energy production, maritime transport or competitive sailing.
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https://sp80.ch/
Externer Link zu SP80
- Branche
- Zuschauersport
- Größe
- 11–50 Beschäftigte
- Hauptsitz
- Lausanne, VAUD
- Art
- Nonprofit
- Gegründet
- 2018
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Lausanne, VAUD 1015, CH
Beschäftigte von SP80
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2024 has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. We faced tough news early on, testing our patience, resilience, and belief in ourselves. Looking back, we’re incredibly proud of how far we’ve come—from not sailing at all to hitting 43 knots - and becoming the fastest kiteboat in the world 🚀 Now, we’re closing the year feeling excited for what 2025 has in store… Special thanks to all our partners for their unwavering belief in us and for being part of this amazing journey 🙏 Together, let's make this record a reality in 2025! #SP80 #Passion #resilience #technology #innovation #sailing
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𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹... 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 ✨ At SP80, we’re not just chasing the world sailing speed record—we’re crafting an adventure designed to inspire and connect. Our partnerships are tailored to bring your vision to life. Whether you want to: ⛵️ Sail with our team and experience the journey from the inside 🎤 Host inspiring conferences 🌟 Showcase our groundbreaking adventure 💡Create workshops or exclusive merchandising Every collaboration is unique, exciting, and meaningful for you, your teams, and your customers. Join us on this extraordinary voyage to 2025 🚀 Let’s make it happen: sponsoring@sp80.ch PS: A special thank you to Fondation Inartis for hosting the team Swiss headquarters and our events over the years! 🙏 #SP80 #Sponsorship #Innovation #Sailing #TeamBuilding #2025Dream
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Merci à France 3 pour ce beau reportage sur notre aventure ✨ Rendez-vous en 2025 pour la suite… 😈🚀 #SP80 #Francetv #France3 #technology #innovation #sailing
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Is Christmas early? 🎄 We just received our latest kite, co-designed with Bryan van Ostheim! ➡️ Size: 30m² ➡️ Material: The airframe is made with ALUULA Composites, making the kite 30% lighter while also stiffer. Why does this matter? 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 A lighter kite helps Benoit generate more power by moving it faster, getting the boat to plane faster. 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝘂𝗻 Once planing, Aluula™ and 14 battens keep the kite’s shape stable, minimizing drag for top performance. We can’t wait to see it in action! #Sp80 #technology #innovation #kite #sailing #aluula
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𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟮 That’s the last time the World Sailing Speed Record was broken! Back then, Paul Larsen and the Vestas Sailrocket team made history, shaking up the sailing world and shattering the previous record. They are the inspiration behind the SP80 story! More than a decade later, this iconic record remains unchallenged - despite the emergence of new technologies and innovations that have made it possible to dream of going even faster. Breaking the 70-knot barrier will be a groundbreaking achievement, and the impact and visibility for the team that accomplishes it will be extraordinary. The record—and the partners who help us reach it—could be remembered for years to come. If you’re excited about this opportunity and want to be part of our journey, we’d love to hear from you! Contact us at sponsoring@sp80.ch to learn more 📩 #SP80 #Worldrecord #Innovation #technology #legacy #groundbreaking
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WE ARE SP80 - Redefining the Limits of Sailing Speed 🚀 Our mission? To break the World Sailing Speed Record by reaching 80 knots (150 kph), powered solely by the wind. With over 40 dedicated partners, our “record family” fuels this ambitious journey with passion, expertise, and unshakable support. We’re incredibly grateful for each partner who believes in this vision and helps drive us forward. But we’re not done yet! As we aim to reach our goal in 2025, we’re seeking additional partners to join us in making history. If you’re ready to be part of an extraordinary challenge and to push the boundaries of innovation in sailing, we’d love to connect! Reach out to us at sponsoring@sp80.ch and come onboard for this record-breaking journey 🌬️ #SP80 #technology #Innovation #WindPowered #Sponsorship #JoinUs #FutureOfSailing
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💡 Focus on our foil ➡️ Unlike conventional foils (like AC75s in the America’s Cup or Imocas in the Vendée Globe), ours has a unique shape, designed to break through the cavitation barrier. ➡️ What’s cavitation? When a conventional foil crosses water, pressure increases on one side and decreases on the other. At high speeds, the pressure drop becomes so extreme that bubbles of water vapor form around the foil — the water literally starts to boil! This creates drag and instability, limiting the speed of conventional foils to ~ 55 knots (100 km/h). ➡️ The twist? In addition to having a unique shape, our foil also holds us in the water instead of lifting us out. At extreme speeds, flying would be very dangerous for our pilots—especially with a kite already pulling us up! Curious to know more? Dive deeper via this article : https://lnkd.in/eZQRpGDf #SP80 #Innovation #Foil #Technology #Passion
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We truly have the best partners 🥹 Aderco gave us their trust long before we even set sail, let alone reached our first speed milestones. We’re incredibly proud to announce that they’re renewing their confidence in SP80 for 2025. Aderco, thank you for believing in us and supporting us on this journey for the world record! We can’t wait to celebrate what lies ahead with all of you next year 🚀 🙏 Olivier Baiwir Charlotte Baiwir Gérald Baiwir & the whole team 🫶🏻 #SP80 #Aderco #partnership #Technology #Sustainability
ADERCO x SP80: Continuing the World Record Journey! 🌊🏆 When we first met the SP80 team two years ago, they had only half a boat in their workshop—but a full-fledged dream: to break the World Sailing Speed Record and prove that mankind is capable of achieving technological feats that surpass the limits of fossil fuels. Fast forward to today, they’re gliding across the water at over 40 knots (74 km/h) and gearing up for their first record attempts in 2025. We couldn’t be more excited to be by their side when they make history, showcasing the boundless potential of renewable energy! 🌍⚡ We’re very proud to renew our partnership and support their journey in 2025. Go SP80, Go! 🚀 ✨ #SP80 #WorldRecord #SailingInnovation #SpeedAndSustainability #Partnership #FutureOfSailing #TechForGood #NextGenSailing #Aderco #AdercoInnovation #AdercoSupports #CleanFuel #MarineEfficiency #FutureOfSailing
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𝟭𝟲 𝟮𝟰𝟰 𝟯𝟮𝟵 🤯 That’s our global reach in 2024—double what we achieved in 2023. This growth is exciting, and with the world record in sight, we’re looking forward to seeing where 2025 takes us! When we started SP80, we believed in sharing every step of our journey. From our first sketches to where we are today, we wanted to bring people behind the scenes of this ambitious project and show them our reality. You certainly don’t hit 80 knots (150 kph) on your first try, it’s not easy and it demands a lot of hard work. We had to start at SP0… 😉 We still remember how thrilled we were when our first videos reached a thousand views or when we hit 10,000 followers. Today, it’s rewarding to see the SP80 adventure resonate with so many people, extending far beyond our team and partners—even if there’s still a lot of work to be done to get close to the world record! But this journey has never just been about records or performance. It’s also about demonstrating the potential of passion, persistence and a bold vision in achieving ambitious goals. If our story encourages even a few young people to go after their dreams, we’ll consider that a meaningful success! Today, with a community of over 130,000 engaged followers across our social media, we’re grateful for the platform we’ve built and the visibility we can offer to our partners who believe in our journey. If you’re interested in aligning your brand with an inspiring story of innovation and resilience that engages a global audience, we’d love to discuss opportunities to collaborate! 📩 Reach out to us at sponsoring@sp80.ch to learn more about our journey and how we can work together. #DareToDream #SP80 #Innovation #Sponsorship #GlobalReach #PassionAndPerformance