North Technology Group has a long and deep shared history with the America’s Cup. Both North Sails and Southern Spars have been integral to development of the yachts on the water over many years, most ...

When BMW Oracle Racing revealed its 223-foot wingsail for USA-17, racing sailors and casual fans of the America’s Cup were once again schooled in the incredible efficiency of racing with a “wingsail.” ...

In the near future, we might see all kinds of vessels, including pleasure craft, sporting a sail wing that will help them burn less fuel and cruise more efficiently. This is no traditional sail wing ...

Whenever Anthony Glasson of design studio M51 Concepts reveals a new project, the yachting world stands to attention. That's because the prolific Hong Kong-based yacht designer always comes up with ...

DNV has awarded an approval in principle for Michelin's WISAMO wing sail system, which is the first AiP to have been awarded to an inflatable wing sail design. The WISAMO wing sail system is currently ...

Beyond putting rubber on the world's least-efficient hypercars, the Michelin Group also has its hand in more sustainable inflatable endeavors. Its Wing Sail Mobility (WISAMO) project aims to increase ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bill Springer would rather be on a superyacht. And he often is. Fans of the last America’s Cup in Bermuda will recognize this wing ...

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