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Launch of the Psaros 33' high-performance one-design project

Mast and rig are following...
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Launch of the P28' foiler...

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Luthi 8.70 : a 15th unit in build and the class recognised...

The 15th unit is on order for 2012 and is currently being built at Olivier Lüthi’s shipyard.

Meanwhile, an owners’ association has been created along with statutes, class rules and a proper championship! Alain Hofer is its first president and the class will from now on be recognised by the ACVL on Lake Geneva.

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Bol d'or 2011 and 12 wins in a row...

For the 12th successive time, the Bol d’Or saw one of our designed boat crossing the finish line in pole position : Alinghi won the race in sometimes muscular conditions with the shortest time ever for a D35 in this event.

This run of successes started in 2000 with the victory of Alinghi 42' "le black", which went on to defend its title in 2001, 2002 and 2003. Then, from 2004 onwards, the D35s took over the winning mantle.

Yiiippp'aaaahhh !

2011, Alinghi, D35, E. Bertarelli - P.-Y. Jorand , 06:25:50
2010, Ladycat, D35, D. Bertarelli, 16h49'57''
2009, Foncia, D35, A. Gautier - M.Desjoyaux, 19h33'26''
2008, Zebra 7, D35, Assoc. Zebra 7 - F. Cammas, 09h34'16''
2007, Okalys, D35, N. Grange - L. Peyron, 10h05'25''
2006, Banque Gonet, D35, Quinodoz & Co - R. Coutts, 11h45'20''
2005, Okalys, D35, N. Grange - L. Peyron, 16h29'43''
2004, Team Red Zebra 5, D35, E. David, 08h59'02''
2003, Alinghi 42' "le black", E. Bertarelli - P.-Y. Jorand, 09h56'53''
2002, Alinghi 42' "le black", E. Bertarelli - P.-Y. Jorand, 12h07'34''
2001, Alinghi 42' "le black", E. Bertarelli - P.-Y. Jorand, 08h57'11''
2000, Alinghi 42' "le black", E. Bertarelli - P.-Y. Jorand, 06h15'56''
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An innovative new hull for the foiler Mirabaud LX

As regular consultant for this project, our contribution this winter has been the design of a brand-new ‘hull’, or rather what remains of a hull. This minimalist, ultra-light float, adapted for the light airs of Lake Geneva, must encourage lift-off yet also be voluminous and stable enough to allow conventional planing performance when foiling is not practical or advantageous such as when sailing downwind in difficult waves – in which case the hull must perform successfully and resist pitchpoling.

More details and pictures on the dedicated portfolio page...

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mOcean becomes the official boat for Swiss Match-Race Tour 2009-2013

After the successful launch and introductory tour of the prototype during the 2008 season, the central committee of Swiss Sailing has confirmed the mOcean 26' as the official boat for the Swiss Match-Race Tour for 2009 to 2013.

Construction of the first six units began in early January 2009 in Sweden. All plugs are fully 3D milled by Volvo.

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