July 2010
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SOMETHING’S BREWING... C O N T E N T S
...and it’s going to take the world by storm 1. The Goal 2. The Team 3. Design Background
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4. Record Setting
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5. Why a Monohull?
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6. Technical Aspects
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7. Going Green! 8. SpeedDream Media
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9. Gaining Strength 10. Moving Forward
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11. Sponsor’s Returns
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SpeedDream
THE GOAL
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F
or
millennia
the
quest
for
Quest f or the f astest m onohull on the planet commerce
speed was among the main
of
driving
between
forces
of
progress.
America
and
Boatbuilding, railroads, automotive
Europe and ultimately led to the rapid
Dream’s
and aerospace industries all grew
growth of the United States.
own
innovations
The hunger for speed is a principal
will result in a super-fast monohull capa-
appetite for moving faster, cover-
motivator in a variety of sports. Pierre
ble of beating catamarans and trimarans
ing greater distances in the shortest
de Coubertin, the founder of the modern
at their own game. With that in mind our
possible time.
Olympic movement gave to people “who
goal is to establish a string of the new
Big ocean liners that plied the
dare to try to break records” this inspir-
records: to reach top speeds in excess of
waters between Europe and America
ing motto: “ Citius, Altius, Fortius – Faster,
50 knots on the open ocean, to establish
were fighting for the famous Blue
Higher, Stronger”. It’s worth pointing out
the longest day run of more than 1000
Riband Trophy. Although it was just an
that the notion of speed goes first in the
miles, to cross the Atlantic and circle the
honorary prize with no monetary value,
Olympic motto.
globe faster than any yacht ever.
and advanced from our insatiable
We believe that the true impact of this
it generated fierce competition with
Over the last few decades the quest
great rewards for the Trophy holder.
for speed in sailing has forged two distinct
daring project will extend far beyond set-
Many passengers wanted to travel
and different paths; those utilizing tradi-
ting new sailing records no matter how
on the fastest liner to reduce their
tional monohulls, and a small, elite group
lofty they are. Through the SpeedDream
time at sea. Considerable commercial
of high performance multihull enthusiasts
educational
contracts for transatlantic deliveries
represented mostly by sailors from a
media and communication devices, we
were awarded to the fastest ships.
single nation – France. This soon led to
will take sailors and non-sailors alike on
Eventually national pride came into
the common perception that monohulls
a thrilling ride that reaches beyond the
play. The quest for the Blue Riband
are inheritently slow and nothing could
limits of our current knowledge. We in-
contributed greatly to technological
ever change this.
tend to inspire imagination and challenge
advancement which created an explosion
SpeedDream challenges this perception. We are confident that our design concept, based upon cutting edge technology and Speed-
programs
and
innovative
established perceptions. SpeedDream is a campaign to accomplish something that today seems impossible and turn it into reality.
SpeedDream
THE TEAM
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T
Quest f or the f astest
o achieve our goals we are assem-
monoh
bling the very best international team
of
adventurers,
designers,
sailors
and
engineers, dedicated
sponsors. All team members will bring their diverse expertise in business and management, media and communica-
Project Leader - Design Coordinator
Vlad Murnikov
Skipper
Cam Lewis
Business and Financing
John Carlson Fidelity Investments, Boston, USA
Research and Development
Stevens Institute of Technology, NJ, USA
Design Development
Pedrick Yacht Design, Newport, USA Rodger Martin Design, Newport, USA
Composite Boat Construction
Eric Goetz Boatbuilders, RI, USA
Advanced Composite Materials and Technologies
Jean-Pierre Mouligne, Gurit, RI, USA SP-High Modulus, UK-NZ
Structural Engineering
SP-High Modulus, UK-NZ SDK Structures, RI, USA
Mechanical Engineering Rig Engineering
Eugene Platon, Ukraine Hall Spars, RI, USA
Sail Development
Doyle Sailmakers, MA, USA
Media and Communications
Brian Hancock, Marblehead, USA
TV Documentary
Discovery Channel, Canada Mike Mathis Production, LA, USA Rick Deppe, Philadelphia, USA
tions, offshore racing design, multihull and powerboat design, hydrodynamics, structural engineering and advanced composites to this exciting project. The SpeedDream Team already includes an impressive list of the most talented and accomplished specialists in their respective areas and is growing steadily. Among those individuals and organization that have joined the SpeedDream Team
or
ull on t he plan et
expressed
strong interest in getting involved are:
SpeedDream
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DESIGN BACKGROUND
S
peedDream is a brainchild
Quest f or the f astest m onohull on the planet
of Vlad Murnikov, a radical sailboat
dis-
designer, born in Russia, now based
placement
in the United States. Vlad was the project
boats ultimately won the design com-
leader and design coordinator for FAZISI,
petition. Today they completely dominate
year s
Russia’s first-ever entry in the Whitbread
the racing scene getting lighter and faster
more
Round the World Race. The Whitbread,
with each new generation. Murnikov’s unique
half-dozen designs from various man-
now known as the Volvo Ocean Race, is the
SpeedDream concept improves upon the
ufacturers followed in her wake and to-
premier global sailing competition. In the
once-revolutionary FAZISI blueprint and
day practically every dinghy producer
1989-90 Whitbread race, not only did the
advances the scientific art of boat design
has a similar boat in their line-up.
remarkable FAZISI with her minimal bud-
into as yet uncharted territory.
than
a
It is from the MX-Ray that Speed-
get and crew of novice sailors overcome
Another trend-setting design that influ-
Dream has borrowed her sharp wave-
impossible odds to place 11th in a field
enced the SpeedDream concept was MX-Ray,
piercing bow, very narrow waterline, and
of the world’s best yachts, she post-
a revolutionary boat that forever changed
dart-shaped hull.
ed the next-to-longest 24-hour run,
small boat sailing. When Murnikov came up
Other members of the SpeedDream
racking up a then-incredible 386
with the idea of super-fast single-handed
design team are bringing in their cutting
dinghy carrying an asymmetric spinnaker,
edge expertise in offshore racing boats,
FAZISI was one of the light-
nobody believed that the concept would
record setting multihulls, hydrodynamics,
est boats in the entire Whit-
work and that there would be sailors skilful
structural engineering, as well as hydro-
enough to handle such a boat.
foil and keel design. On top of this Speed-
miles in a single day.
bread fleet. Although the STEINLAGER,
Not only did the tiny 13-foot MX-Ray
Dream’s innovative rig and sails are going
the New Zealand ketch under the
proved to be extremely fast, capable of
be developed by the industry leaders. We
command of her legendary skipper
reaching 27 knots, she turned out to be
are confident that our team is capable of
Peter Blake won the race, the light-
great fun and very easy to operate. Over the
producing the fastest boat ever.
very heavy
“The SpeedDream challenge is particularly interesting because of the evolution of unrestricted sailboat design over the last 30 years. With recent developments in the Volvo Ocean Race, the multihull America’s Cup, A-Class cats and the Open Class there is no question in my mind that SpeedDream can be the next Transocean record breaker with the talent available to a design and engineering team led by Vlad Murnikov.” RODGER MARTIN - RODGER MARTIN YACHT DESIGN
SpeedDream
RECORD SETTING
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I
n 2008 world-renowned adventurer Richard Branson tried
pletely
to break the current transatlantic
dominate
monohull
sailing
record
Quest f or the f astest m onohull on the planet
competitive
highly record-setting
attempts.
f a s t-
of 6 days, 17
In 2009 Pascal Bidegorry aboard trimaran
est global cir-
hours, 52 min-
Banque Populare set an incredible record
cumnavigation, has been completely
utes and 39 seconds on
for an eastbound transatlantic crossing – 3
taken over by multihulls. In almost two
a Super-Maxi called Virgin Money. Bran-
days, 15 hours, 25 minutes and 48 seconds!
decades no monohull has even tried to
son and his highly experienced crew had
Now the time has come for a monohull to try
challenge their domination. After test-
beating multihulls at their own game.
ing her performance in the series of
to abandon the attempt when the boat started breaking apart in the mid-
We believe that with the right crew
dle of the ocean. We believe that
and weather conditions, SpeedDream will
SpeedDream will be able to beat
breeze across the Atlantic in record time
Other transoceanic speed records will
what Branson calls “one of the
reaching top speeds in excess of 50 knots.
follow. Transpacific crossings from Los
greatest records of all time”,
With sustained speeds averaging 40-45
Angeles to Honolulu and from San Fran-
by three days by bridging the
knots, SpeedDream may even break the
cisco to Yokohama, as well as the sprint
performance gap between
mythical 1,000-mile-a-day barrier, a num-
from Miami to New York City and record
ber that has tantalized sailors for years.
speed setting during the Newport Ber-
monohulls and multihulls. These days catama-
Likewise, the challenge for the presti-
rans and trimarans com-
gious Jules Verne Trophy awarded for the
transatlantic record runs, SpeedDream will set out to change all this.
muda and Sydney Hobart races are in the SpeedDream cross-hairs.
“Right now there is so much development in multihulls that it seems like monohulls are forgotten or the mono’s that are built are really outgrowths of boats designed to the rating rules. A full on monohull that takes advantage of some of the best developments in multihulls [canting rigs, wing masts, foils] and some of the best developments in monohulls [foils, canting keels] will break new ground and serve to blend the multi and mono world together into a pure speed machine. It will be a challenge to build such a vessel that is designed for speed, engineered for lightness and strength, and built to survive. We salute the SpeedDream team for the concept. Now we look forward to the execution.” ERIC GOETZ - MASTER BOATBUILDER
SpeedDream
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WHY A MONOHULL?
T
he
SpeedDream
project
is
a
ed development while their designers were
draft, displacement, rig dimensions, sail
quest to design and build the
free to explore every possibility in order to
area - all the major design parameters -
world’s fastest monohull, capa-
find the best recipe for speed.
as well as materials that can be used for
ble of establishing remarkable speed
Monohull development, on the other
the boat construction. And yet, despite all
records in open ocean conditions in-
hand, has always been governed by class
these restrictions, VOR 70s are capable
cluding fastest transatlantic crossing
rules which put a huge damper on their
of reaching speed in excess of 40 knots,
and global circumnavigation.
performance capabilities. The VOR 70,
the same as the fastest multihulls. How-
Why a monohull?
today’s fastest monohull, is a relatively
ever catamarans and trimarans with
For decades catamarans and trima-
conservative design which in order to re-
their needle-like hull forms can sustain
rans were the fastest sailboats to ply
duce costs - and risks associated with the
higher speed for a substantially longer
world oceans, proving time and again
ultimate ocean race -
time periods than much wider and short-
their huge performance potential. All
oped in accordance to strict “box” rules.
this time multihulls enjoyed unrestrict-
has been devel-
The rule puts limits on lengths, beam,
er monohulls. Because of their relative beam and length monoghulls tend to
slow down after each burst of speed. The SpeedDream team believes that the
multihull
performance
could
be
gains
Quest f or the f astest m onohull on the planet
in stability while
reducing ballast weight. True, multihulls
matched and possibly even exceeded
don’t need ballast for generating righting
by a monohull if only we could discard
moment, but they have to carry around the
all the restrictions and design the most
weight of at least one or even two extra hulls
advanced boat possible. After all multi-
plus all the complex structure necessary to
hulls, no matter how big, long and slen-
keep it all together. We believe that modern
der, still sail in displacement mode while
technology makes it possible to produce a
high-speed monohulls can glide over the
monohull with a comparable weight and right-
water in a much more efficient planing
ing moment of a multihull, while taking full
mode. We see potential for a huge jump
advantage of the drag reduction due to the
in monohull performance, a true revolution
high-speed planing hull.
in design, while catamarans and trimarans
Our preliminary estimates show that the
would continue their incremental advance-
SpeedDream concept would result in a monohull
ment, evolving larger and wider while
capable of reaching 50-knot speed and maintain-
growing more complex and costly.
ing average speed on par with the fastest multi-
Generally, light boats are fast. Mono-
hulls. Building the world’s fastest monohull adds a
hull critics are quick to point out the bal-
new level of excitement to the never-ending quest
last weight that traditional boat has to
for speed. It will question the status quo and
carry in order to achieve sufficient stabil-
shatter existing stereotypes of high performance
ity. But recent advancements in canting
sailing. It would effect the sailing community in a
keel design allows for enormous
more profound way than any speed-record multihull simply because the vast majority of boats are
“There is no doubt that a monohull design that is unfettered by the design constraints of various racing rules and the need to perform on short around-the-buoys races, can be optimized to achieve speeds significantly higher than currently existing designs. With the proper conditions these high speeds will translate into record breaking passage times. Many of the proposed features of the SpeedDream yacht represent further development of proven speed enhancing features combined together into a no-compromise package. Canting keels, canting rigs, lifting foils & innovative hull shapes are all currently utilized concepts that are increasing the speed of the existing fleet of high performance sailing yachts.”
monohulls. The design innovation and research that will go into this project and the experience gained will benefit future sailboat design, setting direction for next generations of sailing yachts.
STEVE KOOPMAN SDK STRUCTURES LLC
SpeedDream
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TECHNICAL ASPECTS
A
SLENDER HULL THAT SAILS THROUGH WAVES High performance results
the most
Quest f or the f astest m onohull on the planet effi-
cient way. Some design-
from a combination of two main factors:
ers focus performance optimization on the
providing the boat with enough power
power increase. Multihulls are typical of this
and reducing her re-
approach as they grow larger and wider with
sistance in order to
every new generation to achieve higher and
utilize this power in
higher sail-carrying capacity. The problem, however, is that over-powered vessels are over-stressed, requiring more and more robust structure to survive. This comes at the expense of extra weight, calling in turn for even more power to maintain speed. Our solution is to reduce drag by all means possible. This way all available wind power is used more efficiently, requiring less sail area to achieve higher speeds. Less righting moment is needed, the boat is less stressed and can in fact become lighter while remaining just as strong. Lighter means faster. To greatly reduce resistance SpeedDream features a relatively narrow, slender hull, almost triangular in plan view and equipped with a sharp wave-piercing bow. The goal is to reduce drag in heavy seas as well as to minimize pitching and slamming. The boat is designed to sail most of time with a constant heel angle of around 20-25 degrees. This angle of heel is maintained
b y adjusting sail area and keel angle to suit wind conditions. Both the hull and rig are optimized to be at peak efficiency in these conditions with the hull having two narrow, planing surfaces port and starboard, each tilted at 20-25 degrees. During further design development we will have to verify the optimal heel angle and determine both shape and width of the planing surfaces to achieve best combination of maximum hydrodynamic lift and minimal hull drag. The overall hull design will concentrate on reducing its volume and surface area, while moving buoyancy and hydraulic lift as far outboard as possible. THE ULTIMATE CANTING KEEL The VOR 70 rules limit keel cant to 40 degrees. Geometry of currently used canting systems allows maximum cant up to 50 degrees, beyond which loads grow dangerously high. For the SpeedDream concept we have developed a proprietary system that allows much higher cant angles while
SpeedDream
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MAKING tiny
A WET BOAT LESS WET - AND MORE BEAUTIFUL
maintaining significantly reduced loads.
Moth dinghy to reach
The goal is to ultimately taking the keel
speeds of 30 knots. Recently we saw a
It’s hard to underestimate the im-
completely out of water and thus remov-
huge wing sail propelling BMW Oracle
portance of the deck design and layout
ing significant portion of the strut and
in their Americas Cup victory. Now the
as it relates to performance the Speed-
bulb drag, eliminating their buoyancy
SpeedDream designers are looking clos-
Dream boat since at high speed her deck
and maximizing righting moment.
er at wings, trying to utilize uniquely
will frequently get submerged. Its shape
shaped hydrofoils to create additional
will be sculptured to quickly shed water
cally get submerged in waves, on the
righting moment and to partially offset
and to prevent large amounts of water
average this concept promises sizable
the boat’s displacement. Placed near the
reaching the cockpit. All of this will help
benefits for overall drag reduction.
center of gravity to diminish the nega-
reduce resistance and provide the best
Future
development
tive effect of hull movement on their
protection for the crew.
should concentrate on finding optimal
performance, these foils will be capable
Naturally the task of protecting the
keel and strut shape to minimize drag
of creating lift equal to 30-50% of the
crew from the elements on a boat intended
while awash with waves.
total displacement. The wings could be
to reach 50+ knots in real ocean condition
retractable or fixed and could be used
is an enormous design challenge, but we
as separate appendages or in combina-
have a few interesting tricks up our sleeve
Wings were attached to the keel
tion with a daggerboard. The parameters
that will help make this inevitably wet boat,
in 1983 to help the Australians win
of the wing will be decided in the later
a little bit less wet and more comfortable
the America’s Cup. Hydrofoils allow a
stages of design process.
for her crew.
Even if the keel is going to periodi-
research
and
A BOAT WITH WINGS
Quest f or the f astest m onohull on the planet
The
LEARNING FROM POWERBOATS
deck, with several
Among other venues we are actively
with the leading software developers and
strategically placed breakwaters, is de-
exploring are applications of stepped
research centers. It will allow precise con-
signed to shed water aside as quickly as
hulls, spray rails and other speed-en-
trol of the canting keel, rig and winches,
possible.
hancing features widely used on pow-
and to some degree sail trim.
The cockpit is set as far aft
as possible and is significantly elevated
erboats. The next step will be to take
It will also help minimize the energy
relative to the rest of boat. Both the
a closer look at the benefits of bottom
consumption necessary to operate the
helmsman and crew are protected by
aeration in order to fur ther reduce wet-
boat’s controls. Numerous stress sen-
oversized dodgers. The cockpit sole is
ted sur face. And that’s only a star t.
sors connected to a central CPU will be
a mesh trampoline with a deep, steeply
During the extensive research and de-
installed in crucial points on the hull
sloped channel below that allows water
velopment process, throughout design,
and rig structure to monitor loads and
to easily discharge through the open
construction and boat testing, designers
to alert the crew in case they are reach-
transom with minimal impact on the
and engineers will keep improving our
ing a safety threshold. By measuring the
crew and boat speed.
revolutionar y SpeedDream concept until
actual loads and stresses that the boat
it evolves into the most extraordinar y
is under, instead of using the arbitrary
speed machine ever.
design safety factors, will result in con-
All the functional attributes of the SpeedDream design also contribute to
siderable weigh savings while making the
the boat’s strikingly futuristic image. The SpeedDream design team views
A SYMBIOSIS OF MAN AND MACHINE
entire structure lighter and more durable. Our goal is make SpeedDream a true
design as part science and part art and
In addition to a wide use of the most
believe that beautiful boats are fast
advanced design and engineering software
21st
boats. This boat looks like nothing ever
(CFD, VPP and FEA), as well as accurate
symbiosis of man and machine, which
seen before and to our eye she is very
weather analysis and prediction, a unique
fully integrates the sailor’s experience,
beautiful. Therefore she has to be very
package of the SpeedDream proprietary
skill, intuition and sensory reactions with
fast.
software will be developed in cooperation
the computer’s power and speed.
century
technological
marvel,
a
SpeedDream
GOING GREEN
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A
high profile PlanetSolar project
Quest f or the f astest
is currently underway aimed at
ered ones. The
circumnavigating the globe on a
450sq. meter area of so-
monoh
ull on t he plan et
100 foot vessel powered by entirely so-
lar panels that powers PlanetSolar could
run com-
lar panels in order to demonstrate the
generate 90kW of power (126hp). Sails of
puters, navigational
possibilities of clean energy. It’s a noble
roughly the same area will provide Speed-
instruments and other electronic devis-
goal, but let’s not forget that people have
Dream with the equivalent of 3000hp and
es. One of SpeedDream’s main goals is
been using the clean energy of wind for
propel her through the ocean at 50 knots.
to eliminate on-board diesel entirely, re-
Millennia, and with great results. Our
We hope that our project will highlight the
placing it with a small wind generator and
SpeedDream project will remind the
fact that sailboats are the most efficient, by
solar panels. With careful engineering,
world that sailboats are, in fact,
far the cleanest, and very nearly the fastest
the negative effect of any extra weight
vessels on the planet.
and increase in drag will be offset by
the ultimate clean, no-emission vessels,
effi-
Part of the SpeedDream design concept
the elimination of fuel tanks and engine
cient than solar pow-
is to reduce, by all means possible, the
weight. Most importantly, SpeedDream
boat’s energy consumption. A typical VOR
will be emissions free and will rely totally
infinitely
more
70 requires running an auxiliary diesel
on wind and solar energy power.
generator of 50hp or more, almost con-
SpeedDream will prove that being
stantly, to recharge batteries, main-
green is not only responsible but it can be
tain pressure in the hydraulic system,
fast and fun.
“Research staff at Stevens Institute of Technology, Davidson Laboratory view the SpeedDream idea as technically challenging but also as a promising concept. The R&D will consider a number of topics in hydromechanics related to the wave-piercing hull concept, the large angle canting keel, and the hydrofoilbased stability system. While these innovative ideas offer the possibility of performance gains, they also present unique engineering challenges. If successful, SpeedDream will lead to a paradigm-shift in the notional definition of a high speed ocean going racing yacht.” LEN IMAS - STEVENS INSTITUTE
SpeedDream
MEDIA
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F
the raw power, excitement and
Quest f or the f astest m onohull on the planet and record setting
wild beauty of the open ocean es-
attempts.
ew sights in the world can match
be into life-
pecially from on board a futuristic vessel
In addition to the ambitious television
sailing in excess of 50 knots. Now, with
programming, SpeedDream Media will take
style and technology
satellite technology and small, handheld
full advantage of social networking with con-
sectors to broaden the reach of Speed-
HD cameras, live footage from on board
stant YouTube video releases, Facebook and
Dream and excite a whole new audience to
the boat can be captured and streamed
Twitter updates, and a stream of quality on-
open ocean record setting. A quarterly on-
globally in virtual real time.
line media including a SpeedDream blog and
line magazine will be produced along with a
website that will feature rights free video
coffee table book of SpeedDream from its
The Canadian Discovery Channel’s award winning program Daily Planet has expressed strong interest in covering the SpeedDream project.
inception to 50 knot reality.
and images for download. The sailing print media has al-
In the first months since officially launch-
ready embraced SpeedDream and will
ing SpeedDream, the project has been fea-
continue to feature the project, how-
tured in dozens of websites and numerous
ever the thrust going forward will
quality magazines from as far away as Japan, India, Russia and the Netherlands.
ABOUT DAILY PLANET Daily Planet intends to produce a number of segments that will capture the pure essence of offshore record setting and bring it directly into living rooms. No longer will sailors and adventurers toil in relative obscurity; the drama, personal stories and adrenaline induced excitement will be documented every step of the way – through construction, testing
Daily Planet is the internationally award-winning flagship show of Discovery Channel Canada. Now in its 15th season, Daily Planet is the first nightly prime time science magazine show in the world and has grown in the last decade to become a powerhouse of science and technology broadcasting internationally. With combined plays on Discovery Channel and the full CTV network, Daily Planet reaches an impressive 3.9 million viewers each week in Canada alone. From the lab to the living room, Daily Planet brings the world of science not only to Canada, but to millions of viewers worldwide.
SpeedDream
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GAINING STRENGTH
S
Quest f or the f astest peedDream Design has moved from conceptual into develop-
ement
ment stage, verifying and opti-
alongside
design
optimisa-
tion software, it will validate the initial com-
our
posite weight estimates.
outstanding
performance
characteristics. The initial structural
SP-High Modulus is the marine division
study that has been recently conduct-
of Gurit, a global leader in advanced com-
ed by SP-High Modulus confirmed Vlad
posite materials manufacturing and engi-
Murnikov’s weight and strength esti-
neering. Gurit technology contributed to
mates and made it clear
the success of numerous projects in wind
that the
desired displacement of
energy, aerospace, automotive and the
18 tons is absolutely a
marine industry.
realistic target. The in-
SpeedDream’s
novative configuration amid-
highly
inno-
vative nature and
ships of the canting keel, lifting foil
challeng-
and rig attachment points, is, as expected, to be the most challenging region of the structure. Further refinements of the design and structure will come in due course. Nevertheless, the design team is confident that after a comprehensive and de-
ing
re-
quirements are
ideally
suited for the
tailed design process
Gurit’s
ad-
such as using
vanced
com-
finite
posites
appli-
el-
ull on t he plan et
analysis,
mizing every technical aspect to ensure boat’s
monoh
cations. Says Francisco Santos, SP-High Modulus engineer in charge of SpeedDream development, “This project comprises design that clearly goes out of mainstream and presents
a motivating
and
fascinating opportunity for new design philosophies.”
SpeedDream
MOVING FORWARD
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C
Quest f or the f astest m onohull on the planet
am Lewis, one of the most successful all-round sailors in the world, will captain Speed-
ALEXANDER KEDISHVILI,
General Director of Fazis-Moscow, was
the
Cup, skippering the maxi-catamaran
among the first to recognize the tal-
World
Team Adventure and winning the 505
ents of Vlad Murnikov and to champion
We wanted to promote our business
dingy World Championships, Cam
his efforts by sponsoring FAZISI in the
worldwide and seek ways of cooperation with
1989/90 Whitbread Race.
world’s best companies.
Dream. From sailing in the Americas
is among the elite of the sport. “My mantra in life is to sail
B
Race.
Nobody believed then that the Soviet Union ack in 1988, at the very beginning
was capable of taking part in the world’s most
of Perestroika, the Soviet Govern-
challenging ocean race. The commonplace
ment eased its total monopoly on
skepticism, however, was crushed by Vlad’s
foreign trade and commerce and allowed
unfaltering optimisms and determination. In
possible. I am thrilled to
formation of the Joint Ventures with the
unthinkably short time his team found more
be named as captain of
Western companies. Energetic people, full
sponsorship, including the support form the
of ideas and plans, immediately seized
Western companies, designed and built the
the opportunity.
most radical and innovative 83-ft yacht, and
fast. On any boat. In any waters. The SpeedDream project is all about innovation, speed and going places as fast as
SpeedDream
and
will
do all I can to help Vlad
Murnikov
and
One of the first such Joint Ventures –
brought it from Georgia to England aboard
his team set new
Fazis SP, was created in Georgia on the
the world’s biggest cargo plane. I am cer-
records and reach
Black Sea shores, and it was there that Vlad
tain nobody could ever repeat this. Except for
Murnikov brought his idea of building high
Vlad Murnikov himself.
new heights.”
performance sailboats. Lead by his dream,
The yacht FAZISI did well in the Whitbread
he charged forward undeterred by the lack
Race 1989-90. Our company received numer-
of money and experience. A great design-
ous attractive business proposals as well as
er himself, he gathered a team of talented
the first orders to build yachts at our facility
people who added their enthusiasm to the
in Georgia. I want to believe that the talent
Fazis SP’s manufacturing capability and ad-
and enthusiasm of people like Vlad and his
vanced materials and technology. Our goal in
new SpeedDream team this time around will
sponsoring Vlad Murniikov’s dream was not
benefit not only his new homeland America
just participation in the Whitbread Round
but his native Russia as well.
SpeedDream
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SPONSOR’S RETURN
S
peedDream
will
be
Quest f or the f astest
a
major media event, not only
as
within the sailing community,
the design is
but also among a broad audience of
refined, sponsors will become fully
lifestyle and adventure enthusiasts.
integrated into SpeedDream. There will be
Speed has always captured the imagi-
numerous avenues for marketing, promo-
nation of the general public and with
tion, client entertaining and branding as
the global power of the Discovery
the project develops and this can be done
Channel as our media partner, we ful-
at an international level.
ly expect that there will be an inter-
In 1985 British entrepreneur Richard Branson used a similar project as a pro-
national audience for this quest. The demographics of a sailing au-
motional tool to win over business and cli-
dience are among the highest income
ents. In order to gain maximum publicity
earners and we invite sponsors and in-
his new airline, Virgin Atlantic, he set out
vestors who seek worldwide exposure
to establish a new speed record of crossing
to this group of individuals to join us.
Atlantic on a powerboat. Not only the su-
The returns will not be fleeting. Record
per fast vessel called Virgin Atlantic Chal-
setting and the variety of television pro-
lenger helped generate enough publicity to
grams surrounding the various attempts
successfully launch his airline. It also pro-
will
ensure
continued
pelled Richard Branson into celebrity stardom, him
making a
best-
known modern adventurer.
Speed-
Dream is certain to spark a renewed ex-
interest in the ocean record setting.
posure for at least
Multihull aficionados, no doubt, will fight
a decade. Starting with build-
hard to keep their fading dominance, while
ing a scaled down prototype, to the full
more monohull sailors, encouraged by the
scale yacht and the various derivations
SpeedDream campaign, would challenge it.
monoh
ull on t he plan et
As
this
rivalry would continue for many years to come, SpeedDream will remain the pioneer, the first yacht to challenge the status quo and our partners and sponsors will continue enjoying the benefits of their involvement in our project. This long lasting residual effect of the SpeedDream legacy would become one of the many tangible marketing returns for our sponsors
“Every few years something special comes along and it quickly captures the public’s imagination. Speed and technology have always intregued people and I am absolutely certain that SpeedDream will do just that. It has the right balance of ambition, engineering performance, style and raw sex appeal. Just wait and see. SpeedDream is going to set the world on fire.� BRIAN HANCOCK
Course for Adventure, featuring books by Vlad Murnikov, Cam Lewis & Brian Hancock, all key members of SpeedDream. Visit www.courseforadventure.com. Here you will find blogs, books and videos that will inspire you to toss the lines ashore and head for that distant horizon. We invite you to join our community, subscribe to our blogs and watch the online videos. There are free chapters and lots of other incentives to encourage you to get your sailing fix from www.courseforadventure.com
CONTACTS PROJECT LEADER Vlad Murnikov - 1 617 861 7184 vmurnikov@verizon.net MEDIA AND PUBLIC RELATIONS Brian Hancock - 1 617 314 4468 brian@brianhancock.org BUSINESS AND FINANCE John Carlson speeddreamquest@gmail.com