Wingsail, foiling but no hulls - Jundt and Mirabaud announce the conce

2:07 AM Thu 16 Dec 2010 GMT

'Following the success of the foiling monohull, Mirabaud LX, the Geneva-based engineer and sailor now plans to develop a wing with the aim of breaking new records.' Mirabaud LX

Geneva-based sailor and designer Thomas Jundt plans to develop a wing mast for his foiling monohull, Mirabaud LX. Since the radical boat hit the water in April 2008, Mirabaud LX has undergone constant improvement including new floats, sails, foils and continuous fine-tuning to the structure in general. World renowned and the subject of heated discussion in the International sailing community, Mirabaud LX has had considerable success on both salt and fresh water. In particular Thomas Jundt, Antoine Ravonel and Eric Gobet blew off the 200-strong fleet in the Gen?ve-Rolle-Gen?ve 2009 race, winning the monohull category and breaking the event record. ...

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