NAVAL ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
Supersized sailing yachts redefined The unveiling of WING 100 celebrates the arrival of an entirely new megayacht category, say its creators, Royal Huisman, Dykstra Naval Architects and Mark Whiteley Design. ALL IMAGES COURTESY OF ROYAL HUISMAN, UNLESS MENTIONED OTHERWISE.
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his 100m ground-breaking concept expressly focuses on the highest standards of environmental sustainability with proven technology for worldwide reliability. Its advanced systems platform easily accommodates future technological advances and regulatory requirements.
without the least fuss or drama. WING 100 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 minimise their environmental footprint by reducing the weight of their yacht but retain the highest standards of amenity and comfort.
The innovative, aluminium-hulled WING 100 is a true sailing yacht – not a heavy sail assisted motor yacht – yet one with an important difference. She can be easily and securely handled and quickly deployed
No ‘normal’ supersized sailing yacht
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These benefits – and many others – arise because WING 100 is no ‘normal’ supersized sailing yacht: she has 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. The shape of the airfoil can easily and remotely be adjusted to maximise or reduce power. Being freestanding, the wing masts have no standing rigging or associated deck clutter, maximising safe, clean amenity space on deck. The wing masts are easily and safely remote-controlled to ensure fast, energyefficient sailing, providing a comfortable experience for all onboard.
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