Sailrocket vs. Hydroptère

[sanfranciscobay]

Cool video. Fast and dangerous sport.

I'm estimating here, the Sail Rocket cost $25, 000 and the Hydroptere cost $250, 000. Two different forms of investment. One the average person can afford, the other beyond.

[charlesroucher]

It is interesting but I do not think they should compare the two. The Hydroptère is a boat, ultimately it is designed to cross oceans at the fastest speed possible. The Sailrocket is a blow cart. Flat water and straight lines is as far as it will ever go.

[corentinoger]

They finally managed to beat Hydroptère's record using "sailrocket II". Hydroptère was not originally intended for short distance records, but for ocean racing, hence the more "traditional" shape.

[aderuffray]

Hydroptère will now try to beat the transpac record, which is much more in harmony with what the boat was designed for. However, the friendly competition between Vestas and Hydroptère is not yet finished, because in the short term, they should launch a new prototype designed for pure speed, a direct rival for Vestas! Project name: "Hydroptère Rocket". As a French sailor, my heart goes for Hydroptere, but Go Vestas!

[davebass]

proof of design and scale ability can induce a green tech of profound impact! This is awesome!

[perryquinn]

The record is held by Perry Lee Quinn since an official speedtrial at Jervoise Bay sailing club in Jan 87 never beaten in 35 yrs still th record at a real speed of 53.7knots av speed across a measured and checked courses at an event .

[goblue]

It relies on a hydrofoil to stay in the water rather than out. It counteracts the upward force from the wing

[wilmantube]

Actually, it doesn't. The way it works is that it has miniature planing pontoons on the bottom of the boat which keep the hull above water but the boat doesn't technically "foil".

[trachooyansucon]

I hear all your words. Keep on going. Cheer.

[radarriau]

Nice work indeed... Can it sail choppy water, or rolling swells like the hydropter,
or New Zealands foiling AC72?

[dicktilton]

It's clear that neither craft presents a practical means of water transport. The builders obviously intended that their common goal is to sail fast enough to break records, period. That said, design approaches in both boats could very possibly find their way into more versatile watercraft in the future.

[wildblue]

What was the reason for the accident, hydrofoil cavitation? The sail foil has no twist could that have been a factor?

[johnscollon]

I have an idea on how to set a new speed record. its a flying anchor. a ridged kite that fly's in the water, controlled from a pod thats flying above the water. the pod is also connected to a big kite in the air. control the anchor kit with your feet and control the kite in the air with your hands.

[jroccosailnfast]

If a drag you around kite can a hold a speed sailling record, this boat should have no issues, at least it has a sail and mast.Good luck

[TarmanTheChampion]

What about adding multiple sails to the sail rocket? Or an even a bigger sail & boat maybe?

[karayuschij]

The Hydroptère can transport more people, more provisions, and go farther…

[Juan-jmsf]

I'm from New Zealand I just need funding I absolutely 1000% I know I will smash those records

[haydenmossop]

nice forward attempt, , m maybe a back loop next time

[baswit]

Nice work, and now they are foilling on Amerika’s cup, with speeds up too 41 knots. Vespa’s could use three of those wings.

[PerryQuinn-kedm]

The windsurfers have held it non stop since the early 80s, myself for 37yrs before me Fred Hayward before him Robby Nash before him a😢nother windsurfer at 42knots, maybe they claim an outriger or certan class record for GPS enthusiasts, cant stop them putting things on the computer system i supose im out this, the tecords mine untill properly and officially beaten, sail on,