BOLDNESS CATALYZES INNOVATION
Syroco’s first performance is to develop a speed craft designed to shatter the sailing speed record.
The bar is set: 150 km/h
Keeping true to Syroco’s pioneering spirit and thirst for discovery, research has already made it possible to question fundamental paradigms in naval architecture. For only research, coupled with excellence in commitment and execution, can make possible the Moonshot Challenges, the pioneering achievements targeted by Syroco.
Read Engines of Achievement, the research process explained by Syroco’s Chief Technical Officer
THE SPEED RECORD CAMPAIGN
RESEARCH
Using the principles of Concept & Innovation Design, select best concept and design the speed craft.
MODEL
Run numerical simulation, test components and build a scale model.
PROTOTYPE
Build a radio-controlled, at-scale, prototype of the speedcraft.
INAUGURATION
Present radio-controlled prototype to press and sponsors.
SYSTEMS TESTS
Run on-water test campaigns to acquire data for finalizing speedcraft systems.
CONTROLLED FLIGHT
Operate prototype consistently and safely, at increasing speeds.
CONSTRUCTION
Based on learnings from the prototype, build and test the speedcraft.
RECORD CAMPAIGN
With maximum visibility and media coverage, shatter the world sailing speed record!
PROMOTIONAL TOUR
Showcase the achievement through a world tour and a TV documentary.
ALEX CAIZERGUES FASTEST MAN ON WATER
Alex Caizergues, co-founder of Syroco, is the pilot-in-command of the speed craft. Some would say that “Speed” is his middle name... here is an extract of Alex’ impressive palmares:
Two times World Sailing Speed Recordman (2008, 2010)
Four times Kite Speed World Champion (2007, 2009, 2013, 2017)
Current Kite Speed Recordman at 107.36 km/h
