Foiling and the superyacht sector: from tenders to large yachts
Foiling has already proven its transformative power in the tender sector, delivering unparalleled efficiency, comfort, and prestige. The critical question now is: what’s the next frontier for this pioneering technology?
This session will explore the exciting - and challenging - prospect of scaling foiling to superyachts. Join us as we uncover the opportunities for both suppliers and yards, from understanding tenders as today's entry point to navigating the technical, comfort, and cost challenges of a foiling superyacht future.
Speakers
“There is nothing, absolutely nothing, half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.” Ratty’s words from The Wind in the Willows capture the heartbeat of our next panelist. Growing up on the water, he turned a childhood spent exploring marinas in a jon boat into a lifelong passion, some might say an obsession, for everything marine. After launching into a successful career in real estate and entrepreneurship, he followed a mid-life epiphany and transformed those skills into a dream career in the Marine Industry spanning nearly 30 years. When he’s not studying the lines of yachts or walking the docks, he’s an adventure seeker, world traveler, and devoted father navigating the joyful chaos of raising two children.
