(22/09/22)
Royal Huisman, Dykstra Naval Architects and Mark
Whiteley Design have unveiled the Wing 100, a concept the
companies say redefines supersized sailing yachts by delivering an
entirely new megayacht category.
The aluminum-hulled Wing 100 is a true
sailing yacht – not a heavy sail assisted motor yacht. She has been conceived not only to appeal to sailing yacht owners,
but to provide the perfect cross-over for motor yacht owners who
want to minimize their environmental footprint by reducing the
weight of their yacht, but retain the highest standards of amenity
and comfort.
With a highly
advanced rig by Rondal, the wing masts have airfoil profiles; are
free standing, and rotate to provide very powerful, integrated
airfoils with the sails, and because of its shape, the airfoil can easily and
remotely be adjusted to maximize or reduce power.
Being
free-standing, the wing masts have no standing rigging or
associated deck clutter, maximizing safe, clean amenity space on
deck. The wing masts are also remote-controlled to
ensure fast, energy-efficient sailing, as well as a comfortable
experience for all onboard.
“The emergence of sailing yachts on this scale,
with the level of energy efficiency and eco-responsibility offered
by Wing 100, would have been unthinkable just a decade ago,” said Royal Huisman CEO, Jan Timmerman. “The team is incredibly
excited to be at the forefront of this conceptual revolution. We
look forward to applying our renowned innovation and engineering
skills to the realization of this highly ambitious project –
creating the fourth and largest Royal Huisman build yet in the
global top 10 of supersized sailing yachts.”
The range of new technologies applied
by the Royal Huisman shipyard to maximize the energy efficiency of
Wing 100 will
bring substantial advantages to the owner – and not just while
exploring the outer corners of our vulnerable planet.
To learn more, Royal Huisman will be at the Monaco
Yacht Show 2022 from 28 September - 1 October.
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