Tenair

Datalayers

Foiling changes the economic equation: higher build costs versus efficiency, comfort, and market differentiation. In this session we will dig into real numbers, examining how builders, customers, and investors evaluate the return on investment. Are customers really willing to pay the premium?

Cost, value and the business case for foiling

Foiling design is shifting from pure speed to usability and accessibility. From CFD simulations to prototyping, designers are exploring how to scale foilers for broader markets, while balancing trade-offs in cost, safety, and ease of use.
Breakthroughs in hull design and advanced composites are delivering lighter, faster, and more stable foilers, yet questions remain about recyclability and long-term costs.
This session explores how these innovations can shape the future of foiling and their potential path to mainstream production.

Next-generation foiling design

Head of Vessels

Foiling boats raise new demands for ports, marinas, and service networks: lifting systems, maintenance skills, spare parts. But a key angle is that adapting foiling to existing infrastructure is often not expensive, making adoption easier than many fear. The discussion will weigh whether the sector should invest ahead of demand, or rely on clever adaptation to lower barriers.

Infrastructure for the foiling era

As foiling leaves the world of prototypes, how can traditional yards engage? Partnerships, licensing, and pilot projects all offer lower-risk entry routes. The session will explore early examples and lessons learned, showing the pathways available without requiring massive upfront investment.

Foiling for production yards: From niche to mainstream

Competition has been the engine of foiling innovation, producing advanced foils, control systems, and structural solutions. The debate lies in transferability: what can mainstream builders realistically adopt, and what is locked behind extreme rules and budgets? Some view racing as a test bed; others caution it creates expectations that don’t match market realities.

High-performance racing: Innovation transfer

Versatility is the next challenge: platforms that can serve leisure, commercial, and transport roles. Multipurpose designs promise to expand the market, but critics warn they risk being “good at many things, but great at none.” This session will explore whether adaptability or specialization holds the key to foiling’s broader appeal.

Multipurpose and hybrid foiling hulls

Senior Researcher

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