Is this the future of sailing?

In the spirit of progression, Roman Hagara and Hans Peter Steinacher have devised a new 6 meter catamaran that is redefining what's possible on the open ocean. It's a vessel that can reach eye-popping speeds of 36 knots while hardly being affected by the ocean conditions. How, you ask? Because it doesn't sail on the surface of the ocean, but uses a hydro-foil to lift the cat above the water and over the chop while still maintaining maximum speeds. So, we'll let you be the judge...is this the future of sailing?
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[@Paiadakine]

7 years later and it is. Foiling is everywhere in wind powered water sports.

[@AwesomePenguinNinja]

What Red Bull has done over the past 10 years is insane. Taking everything next level and continuing to push it forward. I tip my hat to you.

[@lorenzo44554]

Tim S It is because of the money, just for marketing...

[@AwesomePenguinNinja]

Still they are using their money to give people opportunity to take it next level. What we will do in the next 5 years will be crazy. I don't know about you but I would like to take sports and other things to the next level. With the wings I got from my red bull

[@stephenmarshall8489]

lorenzo44554 Of course it is marketing but in fairness to Red Bull, when they could not afford to do more they sponsored Olympic sailors in the early 90s. At the time I did not even know what Red Bull was! So I agree that they deserve credit for doing something more meaningful and exciting then just taking adds at the Super Bowl.

[@nickcwilliams9911]

If a fraction of the companies that exist had a fraction of the amount of fun that red bull does MILLIONS of people would be having a BLAST like these sailors do. I agree Red Bull is an awesome company! I don't like the taste and go out of my way to buy some red bull because I enjoy the entertainment they provide. Thank you Red Bull I will be a loyal follower. To the full time dude living in poverty, yes it sucks. You won't ever get to do this shit. BUT you can drive a shifter kart. Do a search on that shit man!! Balls out fun on a BUDG. I learned how to swing a wrench, did some CL surfing, bought an old shifter chassis, then an old Honda 125 shifter engine and put all the shit together. I'm talking OMG speed and G's. Fk super cars those things are for jokers. Shifter karts are crazy fun and cheap.

[@bertrandqueyrel1085]

To be viewed on full screen. Speed with foils on catamaran. Looks exiting !

[@ergoslab5068]

Though I would really love to sail one of these foiling boats, I'll stick to racing lasers. I would rather not die

[@willkraft]

yeah those nacra 17s and the moths are very dangerous.

[@Matt02341]

This is a future CLASS of sailing. And is the fastest. for now.

[@joro6497]

I love foiling videos like this! I look forward to my first try Lake Garda! This spring :D

[@ianedmonds9191]

That's jut so extreme it hurts my head. As a skiff sailor I'm into fairly extreme sailing but a lightweight foiling cat just burns my head completely. Big Props to those that make it. Luv and Peace.

[@radioboys8986]

bingo, have been sailing one design dinghy for years, not the least bit interested in sailing anything more painful than a Thistle

[@Windof]

This is like F1 car racing, one of the most extreme racing competition. But not the only. Obviously must be in the future. This is the most relevant progress in sailing technology.

[@Astral0muffiN]

This is why red bull is so awesome!

[@Statek63]

Zey are zo awesome !!!

[@jazldazl9193]

Exciting...hope they will come in under 10000!

[@Lehmann108]

Gee, I'll have to ask my hedge fund dad to sponsor me!

[@maansgustafsson]

Soo where can I sign up for this?

[@marksalkin4133]

Words cannot describe the wonder.

[@kylebailey7649]

Hell yeah!! I want one!!

[@Branhawk]

That's crazy shit. It's like they are riding on the side of a kite. How the hell

[@seanogallchoir3237]

Wonderful it would be great to see this Technology being used for communical crafts to support the logistics chain Good wishes. # HeroesAtSea.

[@Abebe345]

Lot of potential here. Exciting.

[@gaspardlefort7740]

yes !

[@daves.9479]

Looks like an absolute blast to sail these boats. But at those speeds and in close quarters during a race, and surrounded by complex hardware, I do hope no one is killed.

[@skippersailor8272]

Also come to Cyprus since we have the athletic sailors already flying one hull on hobie cats 15' & 16'... so to pick up this model with foils and compete in races would be straight forward for us.... Nice Boats & Event Program...

[@richardway6307]

The boat on the far right at 0:40 is a hobie 16 and they are one of the biggest sailing classes in the world. The australian nationals will be just after christmas I will be uploading a video for it.

[@scin3759]

Looks very interesting.

[@gilbertgaroufalakis2437]

WhaooAmazing!

[@OrryClips]

Looks Insane !!! Not my type of sailing tho

[@burijohnkidu9624]

Red Bull too good

[@thinkjeremiah]

awesome!

[@corschava]

wow !.. .i wanna do it now !!...saling-foiling... amazing !.. a new speedy sailing era ! :)

[@ruthnagarya2028]

THAT is the most risky sailing I have ever seen and the boats certainly cannot race for any length of time....still like the Vendee Globe....now there's a race.

[@ruthnagarya2028]

Lawrence J I still love the Vendee Globe race...there's non like it!

[@CrossingRubicon]

This is so amazing!!! How do they avoid running into each other or crashing/falling into the sea? Any ideas?

[@charlesa.8376]

"Head out of the boat" and communication between both the crew on one boat and between the various boats is the simplest method. Plus, to get to this level of racing you need quite a large amount of experience.

[@CrossingRubicon]

Charles Atkinson Thank you for letting me know! It is too bad new people can't experience the racing. Do you think they would have something entry-level where I could try it out? It must be thrilling!

[@charlesa.8376]

Kaushal Pandya That depends on your location. I would recommend trying to find yacht clubs in your area and see what they offer, that way you can meet new people while learning. I recommend people who are willing to answer a lot of questions (most passionate sailors will go on for hours on any subject :D) -- that's the main thing I've found to be helpful. Making mistakes and asking questions is what got me from zero experience to loving crewing in a few days! Stay determined -- there will be unpleasant days. That being said, even in chilling rain and lots of chop, I always wind up grinning. Good luck! If you want me to help find good locations in your area, feel free to PM me.

[@CrossingRubicon]

Charles Atkinson Mr. Atkinson, Thank you so much for letting me know. I greatly appreciate the information and your feedback! I'll PM you soon.

[@ohtopihlajamaki4486]

Kaushal Pandya If you want to sail catamaran hobie cat 16 is a good boat to start with. It's quite easy to control and can be found in most yacht clubs.

[@hallermarco4117]

It´s great !

[@benmo5474]

I wish I had 24 !! When do you invite the Old gerenetion

[@TheDisney1118]

This sailboats are similar to AC's ones. It sounds fun!

[@josefpitschek4915]

Can you tell me the details of this boats (L/B Sailqm) ?

[@DKNIGHT120]

this is extremely cool

[@vince-zx9ko]

Extraordinaire

[@tytuskonarzewski4169]

When guys from Red Bull will come to Poland?

[@fuelbasti]

very cool

[@gardacom1]

Ja! Gefunden, wusste noch nicht! Sehen uns in Malcesine dann!

[@MaximilianSterlingTv]

Those promo sailers dont look 16-20 Gives me hope that i can start my sailing career a bit older.

[@kmlooo]

Maximilian Sterling Tv its been 5 years so do u have a sailing career now?

[@hannorasmusholtiegel6044]

If u want a pro career, i have to disappoint you, i started sailing at age 4, sailed many races in the 420 class and later on in the 470s but i will never have a pro career. You need exceptional talent to sail on pro level

[@crazypeoplearoundtheworld304]

@@hannorasmusholtiegel6044 yeah, but we all know you rode the short bus

[@royshefer9490]

You can start at any age! just if you are planning on going pro this won't happen but you will have a lot of fun! Sailing is for every age but not pro sailing, I hope you started and having the best time of your life

[@royshefer9490]

@@hannorasmusholtiegel6044 if u want to go pro u need to put ur soul into it, I started at 8, now I'm 13 and started laser about 4 weeks ago, I want to get to the medal race I the Olympics and nothing will stop me from that, already from the start my coaches thought I will go big, and now I have the perfect genetics for laser and will get to 6'0 in about a year, my coach now think that I will get there and I'm already at the top 10 in my country, if I remember I will be back here in 5 years to tall u how it's going to me, hope u are doing great in sailing and having the most fun u ever had because it's all about fun

[@IANRPARKER]

Great idea. Can we have 2 for our sailing club please?

[@garybongoninja]

i really only sail on a picco, dont have the money for a better one tho i do love the picco

[@galinarokautene6974]

Отлично Спасибо 👏

[@ryanjamesdrums]

Please bring this class to New Zealand. We need another high performance youth class that can provide pathways in all aspects of sailing

[@Wolfpack1254]

I sailed a Rave for a few years.... have to have perfect conditions.... wind above 15 knots but not higher than 25 knots..... waves less than 2 feet or the bow catches and plunges.... also have to be careful not to hit anything or the foil will be damaged.... not as much fun as it looks.... I prefer a Corsair Trimaran....

[@Random-rt5ec]

Yeah I see high speed cartwheels in these foiled cats. But If I was 20 years old that would be great fun.

[@garywagner9942]

When do you come to Cape Town South Africa..

[@AvocadoHammer]

I've sailed cats before, but these are over the top!

[@gonative1234]

Hi. Are the hulls based on tornado Class?

[@thomasdng]

Yes that´s the future of sailing ! That is already !

[@guyclaveau51]

Fantastique

[@user-hw2yu6mf2c]

О боже, это шикарно

[@marcsiewert2589]

Hey. One Question. ;-) --- How can we enter and sign in to this competition for Denmark with my Team ??? ---

[@emilpp9399]

i love

[@bccheah1193]

It works!

[@catcruzer]

any chance these will come to New Zealand

[@cw5277]

red bull gives you wings

[@christianclaus4993]

Hallo Jungs: 2min 45 - Red Bull verleiht Flügel! Leider zu früh geschnitten ... hoffe war da war genug Kevlar im Helm ..... However, ... viel Glück mit der neuen Serie! LG CC

[@BookPlot]

Can't wait to get the Hobie 16 out...

[@heskywtf]

Oh wow

[@laneeardink9849]

1:30 "Everybody can join in, can enter." Is that a bad joke? Only those with very deep pockets "can join in, can enter." It looks like fun and I would love to join in, but I sure as shit cannot afford this despite working full time. Let's be realistic, only the most privileged and fortunate youngsters in this world can afford to compete.

[@Random-rt5ec]

Looks like awesome fun but this is a sport for kids whose parents belong to the 1% - Rich kids with lots of $$$ & free time

[@spookythecat3055]

so other people like us can go sail on the old boat that we have (I sail on 470 jean morin from 1967 )

[@Audfile]

Laen Eerdnik .. I don't understand your point. do you want them to give you a boat and a crew for free?

[@laneeardink9849]

Audfile I don't want shit. I'm just calling them on a lie.

[@Audfile]

Laen Eerdnik you're taking it waaaaaay to literal. I don't think he was teasing you.

[@SH1974]

No. This is NOT the furture of sailing, this is extremely well engeneered present. The Future is foiling without a foil - using ground effect - and lift off above that lethargic Element! I'm not an engeneer so I have no chance to calculate how to create enough power to lift off a hull that's designed for flying through the air - not for floating in water - but once this problem is solved, the rest will not be a big problem anymore... ;) The Prototype of a ground effect sailing vehicle will be the first vehicle in history that really deserves the Name "AIRSHIP 1"

[@jmtzmusic]

Laird Hamilton have been using hydro foils in his surf board, to surf bigger and faster waves in the ocean, he's been doing it for some time now.

[@sailingshack]

Sailors have been foiling for some time now as well :)

[@tompalmer7113]

When your here 5 years later and this is quite normal now

[@lambertlambert7076]

Hydrofoils are very ancient, really older than five years.

[@FelixGru]

That's not sailing. That's flying

[@louisschofield647]

Who do I talk to to get permission to use clips from this in a video

[@scootertoursmalaysia4312]

Watch the guys flying off at 2:45. Wow.

[@spartan6992]

Where were these 30 years ago when I was sailing 16ft skiffs!

[@mervynevans5176]

WAU..!!!

[@gardacom1]

Hallo, sehen wir vielleicht am Gardasee? Ciao!

[@HarryTobin1999]

Im 1 and would like to get involved in this how would i go about doing so?

[@studiodurhone]

is it still sailing ?

[@fireantsarestrange]

The answer to the question is yes and no... Hydra foils are far to unstable to be sailed long distance... The traditional mono hull is been the standby boat for thousands of years...... nothing really changes that. Futuristic and fast it is......... and thats about it.

[@Pp-sf6ws]

Yes and no, iT is just how you sail the boat i mean, i know the owners of nacra f20 fcs and the DNA F1 a cat, they say the boat can be hard to sail and very ease to sail

[@ratroddiesels1981]

im a senior if i want to sail them i will sail and conquer !!

[@ToniNietoSirocodiez]

Innovation is great, but in the end is everything turn into show?

[@SportSoulLife]

Its a good thing to us sailors. We actually earn a little pocket cash that way. One "wheel" where the rope travels (no more than 0.5-1 cm radius) can already cost you around 60€. Stuff break all the time and it all goes straight out or our pockets. Its a very expensive sport and we appreciate some sponsors and stuff.

[@jungtarcph]

All successful sports - soccer, athletics, Olympics, US football etc... you need sponsors :)

[@justapedn1]

Gotta sell Bull baby.

[@GrumpyOldMan9]

Why do they have these inverted bows? My guess is it's a design thing, but doesn't it make the boat more likely to cartwheel when hitting a wave?

[@hijtohema]

+TavernSenses Those inverted bows are what lifts the hulls from the surface of the water. The curved/horizontal parts work like a wing on an airplane: the shape of the blade creates high pressure underneath it and low pressure above it creating lift. Simply said.

[@louisvagias1924]

He is talking about the front on the hulls. Bow= front of boat, not bow as in bow and arrow.

[@hijtohema]

louis vagias oops. I knew I'm not absolutely fluent in English.

[@simonscheidt9005]

Cutting trough the waves, if you have a look at the hobie fx one you can see that also :)

[@MrBenjimun]

I know this is an old comment but it's so there's more buoyancy lower down on the front of the hull. Helps to keep them from nose diving

[@steve1978ger]

This is very impressive, but I sail to relax, not to be flung through the air at 36 knots ;)

[@fatsocurrywurst3139]

Sponsord by the Bull-Piss, nice ones as long as i dont need to drink it,hehe

[@boxhawk5070]

The wipeouts on these must be epic

[@jhonnyrodriguez2944]

Sign me up I’m ready - I’ll ride to my death before quitting

[@Stolendesign]

bring it to new zealand! but one caveat - please have emergency releases on the trapeze otherwise I can see some serious injuries in the future.

[@jasonstovall2066]

Even with 8 tries, it won't get to New Zealand...hehehe

[@tincoffin]

StolenDesign I think you have a point there .Coming off the foils and into a wave you will go from 30 kns to zero in no time and then pitch pole over.. Could be nasty.

[@jazldazl9193]

They prolly don't want real competition

[@WILSON.1]

If aliens landed on earth, they’d see those things coming at them, and yell, “retreat!”

[@ian747474]

can someone explane why there flying (i see the small fins on the botem but is that enugh to lift it?)

[@whitebaron1993]

The wing (fins) are capable of producing enough lift for several reasons. 1: The mass of the boat is kept to a minimum so the lifting force required is reduced. 2: The boats have to travel at relatively high speeds to achieve the levels of lift seen in the video. 3: perhaps the most important, the wing is travelling through a fluid 1000 times denser than air and can be 1000 times smaller....kinda :L

[@azinaripin3333]

Jack flying pirate ship in peter pan is real

[@nevjustnev9539]

finally caught up with what the international moth class has been doing for 15 years? 20 years? foils are not new.

[@user-pr5up3zh4f]

Супер!!!

[@user-lb3lk3nb6j]

Hello! I live in Russia and would like to take part in the opening event on September 25-27 in St. Petersburg.Do I need to register anywhere ?

[@thomaskeough6664]

2:44 wow

[@Goatfis]

😍😍😍

[@MrOohBattman]

How do you control the pitch of the boat, is it the position of the sailors constantly trying to balance it?

[@danielscott4514]

Jonathan Battle If they're anything like other foiling boats (foiling moths in particular) then there are usually movable control surfaces on a horizontal "T" fin on the rudders (like the elevators on an aircraft). On a moth, they're controlled by twisting the tiller extension (the steering stick the helmsman is always holding).

[@danielscott4514]

Jonathan Battle Actually, having said that about tiller extensions - I was watching a video the other day about the new Foiling A class catamarans, and they seem to have gone for a system where the centreboards (those two L or J shaped things the boat is foiling on) can be tilted back and forward with a control line to adjust the pitch - so that could be what they've done on this class of boat too.

[@Matt02341]

+Daniel Scott Its a combination of the two. changing the pitch of the dagger foil (j-shaped thing) and adjusting the control surface on the "upside down T shaped" rudder.

[@danielscott4514]

+Vinnie Ice Gallagher Thanks for the info! :) I guess these are a one-design class and all the boats in the competition are identical? (i.e. no different setups on different boats to suit different crews' tastes?). How does the rudder + centreboard attitude control thing work? Does the crew adjust the centreboard and the helm work the trim tabs on the rudder? - or are they somehow linked together?

[@robertmcelhaney5085]

what's your definition of young ?

[@spankyou_42]

Return of the (foiling) Tornado??

[@user-vd4uj6bb9k]

так вот ты какой "летучий голландец " )))

[@jacob5352]

How can we apply?

[@Statek63]

Give a lot of $$$ or €€€ to ze Red Bull and we might consider :D

[@peteragar4387]

Algum BR velejador?

[@mrrustygray]

As we improve technology in some areas, other areas seem to be suffering. Where is my jetpack? LOL this is awesome stuff.

[@markgray7175]

I sail (and cruised long distance) to relax so this stuff and "racing" a SNAILboat is my vision of hell.

[@nickyboxall2806]

I am a young sailor, do you know how I could get into this? I already do a lot of racing an various boats.

[@SportSoulLife]

Ill just need to know how experienced you are and what boats you have sailed and for how long and how much trainig youve done. If its enough begin with something like a 29er and sail a moth as a sideboat, from there you can try to find a nacra 17 after a few years.

[@SportSoulLife]

Ill just need to know how experienced you are and what boats you have sailed and for how long and how much trainig youve done. If its enough begin with something like a 29er and sail a moth as a sideboat, from there you can try to find a nacra 17 after a few years.

[@riiiven]

how do they fly ???????

[@askold12345]

It looks like downhill on a single wheel bicycle- .awesome trick but useless in rough seas completely. This foil shape and balance makes also surfing almost impossible at a glance. The rest is perfect, spars, floats outrigging - really looks nice!

[@48lucik]

Its not a trick my dear, its just another way to go faster and faster, like trying to be aerodynamic while downhill on your bike

[@dariopasquini2203]

I guess a racing kitesurf of windsurf is still faster then these things. Anywaty good luck to the designer and sailors for this new class.

[@TheUttertrash]

I want