xavierkain.consulting@gmail.com, Author at VPLP Design

Paragon: When foiling meets cruising

How about giving the superyachts that regularly compete in Mediterranean regattas – and whose owners cross the Atlantic in early winter to take part in the best Caribbean events – the chance to benefit from the design innovations generated by the offshore racing circuit? Inspired by this exciting premise, VPLP Design developed a concept called […]

The Ocean Race special edition

QUENTIN LUCET: “THE MALIZIA CONCEPT IS VALIDATED” After 35 days at sea, Team Malizia won the third leg of The Ocean Race , the longest ever in the crewed round the world race (12,750 miles). A great success for Boris Herrmann and his crew, which confirms VPLP Design in the innovative architectural choices that presided over the design of this new generation Imoca. Explanations with Quentin Lucet , associate architect […]

The secrets of a very typical hull

Architect at VPLP Design since 2010, specializing in the design of monohull hulls (Imoca, Figaro Beneteau 3, Comanche , etc.), Daniele Capua deciphers the bias of the Malizia hull . Following the difficulties encountered by skippers in heavy seas during the 2020 Vendée Globe, many Imoca bows have been planed and some 2022 generation boats have opted for less stretched shapes. “ Working […]

WIND FOR GOODS

Innov’Sail

The Innov’sail 2023 programme in Lorient will be exciting again. Amongst others, VPLP will speak on : – Comprehensive design flow for appendage modal analysis and flutter Investigation, with Paul Kerdraon, Adrien Leplingard and Xavier Guisnel, on 30th of May at 11:00, – Wind assistance in ship propulsion: time to scale it up, a Keynote […]

MOD 70:
New life for thoroughbred trimarans

Thirteen years after their launch, the MOD 70s continue to plough the seas and the number of dedicated racing events is increasing, much to the delight of their passionate and demanding owners. VPLP Design, the architect of these one designs, is collaborating with several vessels in the fleet to enhance their performance without betraying the philosophy of these sturdy and competitive multihulls. Vincent Lauriot Prévost and Quentin Lucet explain.

Cruising Catamarans :
Getting bigger all the time !

Greater space, the comfort of a flatter ride, and high average speeds: the benefits of catamaran ownership are well known, but they’re also enhanced proportionally to hull length. As a result, large catamarans are growing in number and attracting new ownership profiles from a variety of backgrounds. VPLP Design continues to play an active and innovative role in this market, one which we greatly contributed to developing. Marc Van Peteghem and Mathias Maurios discuss background, news and predictions.