If you want the fastest personal sailboat in the world, you might want the Maltese Falcon. It cruises along the ocean with 57 meter tall masts and a pretty much commands authority. However, at $100 million, it isn't meant for everyone.
The Press Release noted, "she is destined to become the largest and fastest personal sailing boat in the world. She also represents the successful completion of a multi million pound engineering and design project by Insensys, a company leading the world with its innovative expertise in fibre optics sensing and composite technology."
$100 Million Sailboat
The Maltese Falcon
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Sailboats - There is a growing trend towards high-end, luxurious sailboats marketed towards the super-rich.
2. Innovative Composite Technology - Fibre optic sensing and composite technology is paving the way for faster and more efficient sailboat designs.
3. Sustainable Sailing - There is a rising trend towards sustainable, eco-friendly sailboats that use renewable energy sources like wind and solar power.
Industry Implications
1. Marine Industry - The marine industry can capitalize on trends 1 and 2 by developing innovative, high-end sailboats that incorporate cutting-edge fibre optic and composite technologies.
2. Renewable Energy Industry - The renewable energy industry can capitalize on trend 3 by developing sustainable, eco-friendly sailboats that harness wind and solar power and promote clean energy sources.
3. Luxury Goods Industry - The luxury goods industry can capitalize on trend 1 by catering to the growing demand for high-end sailboats among the super-rich and developing exclusive sailboat designs that represent status symbols of wealth and opulence.