# eXplorius the Hydrofoil Sailing Yacht By Hjortur | Published 2007-03-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/explorius-the-hydrofoil-sailing-yacht References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/product_info.php?products_id=1701) & [freidling](http://www.freidling.com/) The innovative hydrofoil technology has entered the traditional transportation field of [yacht sailing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikonic-yachts). The hydrofoil technology consists of a wing profile that moves underwater, similar to the wings of an airplane. When the yacht speeds over 10 knots the hydrofoil wing produces a lifting force raising the yacht and reducing the displacement and friction of the boat enormously. The yacht can reach up to 30 knots in speed when sailing "above" the waves with it's crew of 2-10 "maritime jet setters". The eXploruis [hydrofoil sailing yacht](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lift-foils-liftx) was the diploma project of Arnold Friedling and recieved the [Pininfarina](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-capitolo) design awards of 2006. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hydrofoil Technology:** The innovative hydrofoil technology is disrupting the traditional transportation field of yacht sailing by reducing displacement and friction of the boat enormously. - **Increased Speed:** The eXplorius hydrofoil sailing yacht reaches speeds up to 30 knots, presenting an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the yacht industry. - **Efficiency Enhancement:** By utilizing hydrofoil technology, the eXplorius yacht demonstrates a significant reduction in displacement and friction, showcasing the potential for disruptive innovation in the transportation industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Yacht Sailing:** The hydrofoil technology is disrupting the yacht sailing industry by improving speed and reducing the displacement and friction of boats. - **Maritime Transportation:** The eXplorius hydrofoil sailing yacht presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the maritime transportation industry due to its increased speed capabilities. - **Design and Engineering:** The eXplorius yacht's recognition at the Pininfarina design awards highlights disruptive innovation opportunities in the design and engineering industry for hydrofoil technology implementation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Humongous Hydrofoil Luxury Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoil-luxury-yachts.md) - [Extreme Environment Yacht Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/75ft-explorer-sailing-yacht.md) - [Haute Hydrofoil Superyachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plectrum-superyacht.md) - [Luxe Electric Hydrofoil Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-icon.md) - [Range-Roving Hydrofoil Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoil-boat.md) - [Hydrodynamic Avian-Inspired Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wakinyan-catamaran-yacht.md) - [Hybrid Propulsion Yacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluyt-yacht-concept.md) - [Mono-Hulled Yacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadowcat-shadowolf.md) - [Vintage-Style Yacht Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/explorer-yacht-exo-144.md)