CAFARCanting Foil Arm System
The patented hydrofoil system revolutionizing foiling — increasing righting moment for sail racing without modifying hull width.
The Project
Innovation in Foiling
CAFAR is a revolutionary hydrofoil system that lets a foiling monohull extend its foil lever arm through an articulated canting arm, delivering superior sailing performance while keeping naval architecture and construction remarkably simple.
Greater Righting Moment
Increases the foil arm and righting moment without modifying the maximum hull width.
Affordable Production
Significantly lower manufacturing costs than traditional foiling systems, making high foiling performance accessible to more shipyards and sailors.
Maximum Safety
No holes in the hull and greater safety for the crew in case of collision.
Patented Design
Sailing innovation protected by an international patent covering the full architecture.
How It Works
Technology in Action
Discover how the CAFAR hydrofoil system transforms sailing, combining advanced naval architecture and intelligent boat design.
Two Main Components
The CAFAR system is built around two components: the canting arm and the symmetric canting T-foil. Together they deliver superior foiling performance on any point of sail.
Operating Conditions
The system adapts automatically to wind conditions — light-wind sailing, downwind and upwind. The arm cants laterally to maximize the righting moment across the full range.
Flight and Sail Modes
The transition between FLIGHT mode (foiling) and SAIL mode (traditional sailing) happens smoothly through tacks and gybes, ensuring stability and performance in every racing situation.
The Science
Physics Principles
Understanding the fundamental physics of righting moment and lift behind CAFAR's stability enhancement for foiling yachts.
Performance
VPP Simulation Results
Boat speed comparison with and without the CAFAR system, based on validated VPP simulations for sail racing conditions.
Applications
Where to Use CAFAR
The versatility of the CAFAR hydrofoil system makes it suitable for many applications across sail racing and the wider marine industry.
Performance
Ocean Racing
Ideal for ocean racing regattas such as the Mini-Transat, where foiling performance and reliability are decisive.
Versatility
Cruising Yachts
Retrofit on existing sailing yachts to improve comfort and speed without invasive structural modifications to the hull.
Scalability
Series Production
A standardized system suited to industrial boat production across different sailing yacht classes.
Innovation
Prototypes & R&D
The ideal platform for experimentation and development of next-generation foiling and hydrofoil technologies.
Intellectual Property
Patent claim map
CAFAR is not just "a foil" — it's a platform of mobile hydrodynamic architectures for foiling yachts, protected claim by claim.
Patent application IT 102021000023279 — "Sailing vessel with auxiliary hydrodynamic surface"
Strategic reading
The claims group naturally into four strategic licensing packages.
Industrial Package
Core IP for shipyard licensing and series production.
Pure Performance
Maximum speed and competitive advantage on the water.
Future / IP Defence
Frontier technologies and strategic blocking of competitors.
Buildability & Licensing
Practical implementation enabling real-world deployment and licensing.
Partnership
Let's Build the Future of Foiling.
We're looking for bold partners — shipyards, sailors, racing teams, investors and innovators — ready to push sailing and hydrofoil design forward.
Early-Stage Advantage
Join at the ground floor of a patented foiling innovation with massive market potential across sail racing and yacht building.
Co-Development
Collaborate on prototyping, testing and refining the hydrofoil system for your specific boat and application.
Licensing Opportunities
Exclusive or regional licensing agreements for manufacturing and distribution.
“In the long history of humankind, those who learned to collaborate and improvise more effectively have prevailed.”
Contact
Let's talk about the future
Interested in exploring the possibilities of the CAFAR hydrofoil system? Contact us to discuss collaboration and licensing opportunities in sailing and yacht racing.
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Patent
No. 102021000023279