SailGP F50 Foiling - Cavitation Explained (video)

Explained: Cavitation

The foils of the SailGP F50 have been designed to delay cavitation for as long as possible - a phenomenon where the difference in pressure causes the water around the foil to boil, thereby reducing stability.

The SailGP fan-centric, inshore racing takes place in some of the most iconic harbors around the globe and culminates with a $1 million winner-takes-all match race. Rival national teams from Australia, China, France, Great Britain, Japan and the United States battle it out in identical supercharged F50 catamarans, engineered for intense racing at electrifying speeds exceeding 50 knots (nearly 60 mph).

SailGP.com video above published Apr 5, 2019. Next stop on the SailGP tour: San Francisco, May 4-5.

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Foiling Explained with Tom Burnham, US SailGP Team (video)

Foiling Explained

Foiling technology is what allows the F50s to reach speeds of up to 50 knots. United States SailGP Team coach Tom Burnham explains the concepts behind it.

SailGP.com video above published Mar 20, 2019. Next stop on the SailGP tour: San Francisco, May 4-5.

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SailGP F50 Explained (video)

SailGP F50 Explained

The SailGP F50 is an awe-inspiring racing machine capable of reaching speeds up to 50 knots (60mph/100kph). The team who designed and built the fleet explains what sets it apart.

SailGP.com video above published Mar 20, 2019. Next stop on the SailGP tour: San Francisco, May 4-5.

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Emirates Team NZ's Secrets Uncovered & Iain Percy on Apparent Wind

Uncovered: Emirates Team New Zealand pedal power secrets

Video above published Jun 18, 2017: Andy Claughton of Land Rover BAR discusses Emirates Team New Zealand's control systems and the developments in play. Emirates Team NZ currently leads the America's Cup 3-0 over Oracle Team USA with races to recommence this Saturday in Bermuda. Emirates Team NZ could "take the Cup back" with 4 more wins against Oracle Team USA this weekend.

Apparent wind with Iain Percy

Video above published Jun 19, 2017: Iain Percy, tactician and Team Manager for Artemis Racing, explains the concept of apparent wind. Apparent wind is the force that allows America's Cup Class yachts to reach 3x the wind speed. In simple terms speed breeds more speed!

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Vendee Globe Update, Leaders Battle to the Finish, ETA Jan 19 (video)

Vendée Globe D70 Daily highlights:

Video above published Jan 15, 2017

Vendée Globe D70: "Hugo Boss is on fire"

Video above published Jan 15, 2017

Pedal to the metal all the way to Les Sables d'Olonne: Less than 100 miles apart at 18:00 UTC on Jan. 15, Alex Thomson on HUGO BOSS, in second, is putting pressure on Armel Le Cléac'h on BANQUE POPULAIRE VIII who is still leading. In the intense conditions Thompson likes, the Brit is gaining miles on the Breton. Near the the Azores, the two leaders are engaged in a race of speed on starboard tack, at more than 20 knots (24 knots for Alex at the tally of 15h!). ETA to the finish line near Les Sables d'Olonne, France, is now Thursday, January 19.

Vendee Globe leaders, 21:00 UTC, 15 Jan 2017, less than 1200 nautical miles from the finish at Les Sables d'Olonne
 (source: alexthomsonracing.geovoile.com)

📰 Alex en embuscade, Armel sous pression ! ➡️ https://t.co/9Qowy1eMm2 | #VG2016 pic.twitter.com/tg8xAUr5ls

— Vendée Globe (@VendeeGlobe) January 15, 2017

News | Vendée Globe 2016-2017: "After several days of slow progress north in light winds, Armel Le Cléac'h and Alex Thomson were today blasting towards the home straight of the solo round the world race in winds of up to 30 knots. The skippers, split by just 95 nautical miles, were eating up the 1,300nm standing between them and the finish line in Les Sables d'Olonne, France, as they try to squeeze every last bit of speed from their foiling IMOCA 60 raceboats ..." read more at link above.

Vendee Globe Update: In the Vendee Globe 2016-17 solo non-stop round-the-world sailing race, Armel Le Cleac'h on BANQUE POPULAIRE VIII (1st) and Alex Thomson on HUGO BOSS (2nd) are currently leading the fleet heading north in the Atlantic Ocean towards the finish at Les Sables d'Olonne, France.

Classement officiel de 18h Vendée Globe https://t.co/8jUyTzR57l #Icewatchtimerofficiel #VG2016 pic.twitter.com/6xJ9PRC297

— Vendée Globe (@VendeeGlobe) January 16, 2017

Vendée Globe 2016-2017 LIVE Tracking: tracking2016.vendeeglobe.org and Hugo Boss tracker
More info:

• www.vendeeglobe.org | @VendeeGlobe |  #VG2016
• AlexThomsonRacing.com | Twitter: @ATRacing99
• www.oceanmasters.com | @IMOCA60 | www.imoca.org

The Vendée Globe race record is held by François Gabart, who finished after 78 days. The eighth Vendée Globe began from Les Sables d'Olonne, France, on Sunday, 6th November 2016.

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