Entry level foiler by VPLP aimed at sailing schools
by Sofya Zamolina 5 Jul 2018 15:33 AEST
5 July 2018
Befoil is a 16ft (4.9mtr) foiling catamaran with racks aimed at sailing schools and those wanting a first experience of foiling © Charles de Lisle
Befoil 16 (4.9mtr) is a simple and accessible foiling catamaran designed by VPLP especially for sailing schools and beginners.
Built from components by various French suppliers, Befoil 16 is claimed to be a perfect boat for those new to foiling - being claimed to be stable, simple to manoeuvre and safe.
It is made of low-cost recyclable materials such as aluminium and thermoplastic allowing Magnard Innovation to keep a competitive price.
Befoil 16 is a hybrid boat - when there is little wind, you can switch your foils with standard daggerboards and go sailing.
Aimed at sailing schools the Befoil16 allows a double-use as a displacement multihull and a foiler. The 16ft catamaran can be sailed solo with an experienced sailor, or two-up.
Additional righting moment is provided by hiking racks either side of the 16fter.
Benjamin Magnard (founder of Befoil) explains the Befoil 16 concept: "So many people dream of flying over the water, but so few could, until now. Our goal is to make everyone feel these incredible sensations - like flying on a magic carpet - by equipping maximum of sailing schools with our boats."
The Befoil 16 will be available for sailing in Lorient and Marseille in France from July.
The launch price is €14.990 without tax.
Length: 4.9mtr (16ft)
Beam: 2.54mtr
Mast: 7.5mtr
Takeoff: 8-10kts breeze
Four T-Foils; Thermoplastic hulls; Two controlled flaps
Website: www.befoil.com