# Kite-Powered Yacht Kitano Luxury Water Craft By cosio55 | Published 2007-11-12 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitano-the-kite-sailing-yacht References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2007/11/08/kite-sailing-yacht/) This [kite-powered yacht](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dianai-solar-sailer), designed by Stefani Krucke, brings kite sailing technology into the [luxury category of leisure yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitson-yachts). This yacht has many innovative features, including using constant and stronger wind speeds found at higher altitude to its advantage. Another attribute that makes the kite better than a sail is that the kite has less surface area but still generates enough force so that even a gentle breeze lifts the hull to a planing speed. **Implications** - Though it used to be of minimal concern, [environmental sustainability](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-marine-suppliers) now ranks among the most important details a customer will edify before a purchase. Businesses who display the eco-friendliness of their product upfront and frankly will find immediate favor among modern consumers who are typically very concerned about the environmental effects of their purchases. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Yachts:** Opportunity for luxury yacht manufacturers to incorporate sustainable and eco-friendly features to attract environmentally-conscious consumers. - **Kite Sailing Technology:** Potential for businesses to develop and innovate kite-powered systems for various watercraft, providing an alternative and efficient method of propulsion. - **High Altitude Wind Power:** Opportunity to harness the constant and stronger wind speeds at higher altitudes for renewable energy generation in the maritime industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Yacht Manufacturing:** Incorporating kite-powered propulsion and eco-friendly features can revolutionize the luxury yacht industry and appeal to the growing eco-conscious customer base. - **Sustainable Leisure Watercraft:** Developing sustainable and eco-friendly watercraft with kite-powered systems can provide a disruptive innovation opportunity in the leisure boat manufacturing sector. - **Renewable Energy:** Exploring the use of high altitude wind power for generating clean energy can have disruptive implications for the renewable energy industry, particularly in maritime applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hydrodynamic Avian-Inspired Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wakinyan-catamaran-yacht.md) - [Seafaring Sky Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airyacht.md) - [Solar-Powered Private Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen50.md) - [Humongous Hydrofoil Luxury Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoil-luxury-yachts.md) - [Helium-Filled Airship Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-yacht.md) - [Luxe Electric Hydrofoil Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-icon.md) - [Hydrofoil-Equipped Yacht Tenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alte-volare-yacht-tender.md) - [Opulent Eco-Friendly Yacht Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneiric-yacht.md) - [Hybrid Propulsion Yacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluyt-yacht-concept.md)