18 January 2014

Flying Phantom sailing video


Flying Phantom One design from Jeremie Eloy/ Wanaii Films on Vimeo.
Flying Phantom One Design January Sailing Session
After three years of research and development, the Flying Phantom is world’s first series foiler catamaran thanks to the combination of L-shaped foils and T-shaped rudders.
Sailing session with Gurvan Bontemps and Benjamin Amiot between Saint Lunaire and Saint Malo - Brittany - France.
"Foiling cats are the future of our Sport"
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From the sleek hulls of racing yachts to Michael Phelps' shaved legs, most objects that move through the water quickly are also smooth. But researchers from UCLA have found that bumpiness can sometimes be better. "A properly designed rough surface, ...

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