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    • Retractable Y-shaped foils, adjustable in three dimensions

    Inspired by the appendages of the America's Cup foiling monohulls, these Y-shaped foils have a wingspan of over 5 metres. They are designed to generate powerful lift, increase power and offer a wide range of adjustments to optimise flight at every point of sail and in all conditions. Beyond their impressive size, these foils feature many unique innovations.

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    Revolutionary U-shaped rudders

    These are probably the most visually striking innovations on the new Maxi Edmond de Rothschild. To fly high above rough seas while maintaining control, the team wanted very long rudders that would remain in contact with the water. The challenge is that longer rudders tend to flex under load, severely affecting steering and the efficiency of their lifting surfaces. A new geometry was needed to give these appendages maximum stiffness, resist cavitation and ultimately improve control of the boat and make better use of its power. The result is a set of U-shaped rudders over 4 metres long, a metre longer than those on Gitana 17. Their shape, reminiscent of a tripod or an inverted π, is only the visible part of what makes them so distinctive.

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    A daggerboard optimised to stabilise the boat and limit cavitation

    With its wide span, the daggerboard resembles an aircraft tail assembly, with two adjustable flaps: one on the vertical section and the other on the horizontal section, the distinctive “manta-ray wing”. On Gitana 18, the innovation is to position this wing behind the vertical part of the appendage, rather than directly beneath it, to minimise flow disturbance and cavitation.

    Gitana 18’s daggerboard

    Rig: adjustable spreaders to control mainsail power while sailing

    Gitana 18’s mast is 1.50 metres taller than its predecessor’s. The boom is also shorter, creating a more slender sail plan. The major innovation is a set of spreaders that can be adjusted while sailing to bend the mast fore and aft. Actuated by hydraulic rams, these spreaders can pivot through 35 degrees to adjust the bend in the middle of the mast. This unprecedented system allows the sailor to control mainsail power: adding depth in light winds to take off sooner, or flattening the sail to reduce power at high speed or in strong winds. Adjusting the depth, and therefore the power, of the mainsail can also save a solo sailor time and energy by reducing the need for risky manoeuvres or headsail changes.

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    Central hull:
    an integrated, structural coachroof

    The naval architects and Gitana design team wanted an exceptionally stiff, structurally robust platform. This applies both to the floats, which must withstand heavy loads from the foils and rudders, and to the central hull, which is subject to torsion. The enclosed coachroof is integrated into the hull and contributes to its structural strength. Inside, the cockpit brings all sail-handling controls together, with ergonomics shaped by many hours of design and development. The coachroof also stands out for the number and size of its windows. This configuration meets the visibility requirements of the Ultim class rules and gives sailors the best possible view to keep a visual watch.

    Gitana 18’s coachroof

    16.10.2011

    From the hunted to the hunter for Edmond de Rothschild Group.

    The penultimate Grand Prix of the Extreme Sailing Series 2011 rounded off this Sunday in Andalusia. Victorious in Nice and back in pole position in the championship, the crew of Edmond de Rothschild Group knew they stood a chance of being caught out in Almeria and had to deal with this pressure as leader throughout the five days of racing. Always i…

    par Gitana

    The penultimate Grand Prix of the Extreme Sailing Series 2011 rounded off this Sunday in Andalusia. Victorious in Nice and back in pole position in the championship, the crew of Edmond de Rothschild Group knew they stood a chance of being caught out in Almeria and had to deal with this pressure as leader throughout the five days of racing. Always in on the action, the men of Gitana Team didnt manage to convert the try in the closing minutes however. Indeed, though they were still in with a chance of a podium finish prior to the start of the thirty-second and final race of the Grand Prix, Pierre Pennec and his three crew Hervé Cunningham, Thierry Fouchier and Christophe Espagnon stumbled. The men of Gitana Team ended up ranking fifth and have thus yielded the top spot in the annual standing, just one point shy of the Italians. Obviously the team is disappointed, but the four sailors are no less motivated to move on from this and already have their sights on Singapore, where the final event of the 2011 circuit will be decided.

    The five days of competition in Andalusia took place in some very light and particularly shifty weather conditions. With the exception of yesterday, where the breeze livened up proceedings to the great delight of one and all, the light airs gave this Almeria Grand Prix a rather lacklustre tone. A nerve-racking experience to say the least, these wind conditions also made things difficult for the crews, who had to constantly adapt to these variations. It was an exercise in which the men of Edmond de Rothschild Group struggled to get their bearings: “I think we lacked impulsiveness in this regatta! We found it harder to get into our stride. Of course there are lessons to learn from our result, which wasn’t as good as we’d hoped, and we still have progress to make in a lot of areas. However, there’s no point trying to find explanations for every last detail either. Up until the final race, we could still have finished second on this Spanish leg, which would have been a good result. The ultimate race, which scores double points, cost us dearly. All of that comes down to very little in the end and it will be same in Singapore for the grand final! However, I remain very confident for the future”, said the skipper of Edmond de Rothschild Group assuredly.

    The Swiss sailors on Alinghi, particularly at ease in these light conditions, which they’re familiar with on Lake Geneva, scored their first Grand Prix victory of the season today. Hot on their heels were Max Sirena’s men, whilst the Omani crew skippered by Ben Ainslie completed the podium. As such the English sailor finished his participation in the Extreme Sailing Series on a high, as he’ll be replaced at the helm of Oman Air for the next meeting. Of note is the fact that Emirates Team New Zealand weren’t able to repair the damage suffered during yesterday’s collision with Edmond de Rothschild Group and so they weren’t racing this Sunday. However, Adam Beashel and his crew, who weren’t at fault, were awarded 6.5 points per race and conclude this leg in sixth position.

    By finishing fifth in this Grand Prix, Pierre Pennec and his three crew have conceded the top spot on the provisional championship leaderboard to the Italians from Luna Rossa, who are just one point ahead tonight. It goes without saying that the crew of Edmond de Rothschild Group would have preferred to have retained a slight advantage over its adversary prior to the last event of the season, but the men of Gitana Team aren’t overly bothered by the heated exchange: “Whether we have a one point deficit in relation to Luna Rossa or a one point lead, it doesn’t make any difference to us. The title will once again be decided on the final leg and most likely the closing race. We’re going to have to make sure we’re ahead whatever happens”, explained Pierre Pennec. From the position of being hunted, the four French sailors have now become hunters, and this role reversal seems to really appeal to Hervé Cunningham, bowman: “We’re a lot better as the outsider rather than the favourite and it’s a very good thing to arrive in Singapore without any pressure.”

    The Extreme Sailing Series fleet will be back together again for a final confrontation from 7 to 11 December 2011 in Singapore. Furthermore, we now know that this city-state of eastern Asia will be the justice of the peace for the 2011 season.

    The crew of Edmond de Rothschild Group

    Pierre Pennec (Skipper / helmsman), Christophe Espagnon (mainsail trimmer), Thierry Fouchier (headsail trimmer), Hervé Cunningham (bowman)

    Standing in the Almeria Grand Prix (after 32 races)

    1. Alinghi (SUI) – 254 points
    2. Luna Rossa (ITA) – 233 points
    3. Oman Air (OMA) – 232 points
    4. Team GAC Pindar (GBR) – 218 points
    5. Edmond de Rothschild Group (FRA) – 216 points
    6. Emirates Team New Zealand (NZ) – 213,5 points
    7. The Wave, Muscat (OMA) – 209 points
    8. Red Bull Extreme Sailing (AUT) – 202 points
    9. Team Tilt (SUI) – 155 points
    10. Team Extreme (EUR) – 151 points
    11. Niceforyou (ITA) – 135 points

    Standing for the Extreme Sailing Series 2011 after eight Grands Prix

    1. Luna Rossa (ITA) – 69 points
    2. Edmond de Rothschild Group (FRA) – 68 points
    3. Emirates Team New Zealand (NZ) – 60 points
    4. Alinghi (SUI) – 59 points
    5. The Wave, Muscat (OMA) – 57 points
    6. Red Bull Extreme Sailing (AUT) – 53 points
    7. Artemis Racing (SWE) – 48 points
    8. Oman Air (OMA) – 47 points
    9. Team GAC Pindar (GBR) – 30 points
    10. Niceforyou (ITA) – 17 points
    11. Team Extreme (EUR) – 17 points

    The Extreme Edmond de Rothschild Group supports the Joves Navegants foundation

    The family of Baron Benjamin de Rothschild has always had a passion for nautical activities, a commitment embodied today by the Gitana Team. As such the Edmond de Rothschild Foundations have quite naturally been sensitive to the mission of Joves Navegants and touched by the profound collective commitment to helping these young people in precarious situations.

    Inspired by the methods of British Sailing associations, which help young people in difficulty, some enthusiastic sailors who have settled in Palma, Mallorca, decided to create Joves Navegants. Aware of the complicated situation for certain youngsters on the island in serious economic and family difficulties, they have chosen to share their passion. The foundation organises several types of trips out to sea on the yacht, Galaxie. These days out involve journeys of discovery, awareness campaigns for sustainable development, participation in races and training aids to enable certain youngsters to envisage sailing as a professional career.

    The Edmond de Rothschild Foundation will be supporting Joves Navegants in the organisation of trips out to sea during the summer, enabling the necessary technical improvements to be made on the Galaxie and making it possible for a team to take part in the “Ruta de la Sal” race in April.

    For further information:

    www.jovesnavegants.org

    www.ebdrf.com

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