Expo 2010
Vestas SailRocket
Maximal use of wind power and cutting edge technology are the main reasons behind Vestas Technology R&D’s sponsorship of SailRocket.
The Vestas SailRocket is one of the leading contenders of the world’s fastest sailing boat. A number of teams around the world are attempting to be the first to break through 50 knots. There is everything from simple kite-surfers up to huge 60’ hydrofoiling trimarans. But the unique design of the Vestas SailRocket gives maximal impact from the wind. The vessel travels around 2.2 times wind speed, so in order to go 50 knots it only requires 23 knots of wind.
The Vestas SailRocket is designed by Malcolm Barnsley, Testing Specialist at Vestas Technology R&D, Isle of Wight, UK.
Tivoli
National Danish Performance Team
