Atelier Outremer has just announced the launch of its first ever electric catamaran. No its not the "Joker's" (as in Batman) wild dream but its a WAM. But what is it ? Prepare for the next generation of America's Cup as giant cats might shake up the old game and match race at 30 knots.

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The first example of the electric Outremer 42 has just been launched in the South of France. A simple solution has been adopted by the builder: one motor per hull -and it seems to work. The first tests have been very promising and the fuel saving are impressive.

To be continued soon!

This radical cat might not be a beauty but she utilizes flexibility to adapt her structure and shape to the water surface. Instead of forcing the water to conform to the hull, she gives and adjusts and “dances” with the waves.

It seems like the craziest idea, but its proven to work: The WAM -Wave Adaptive Modular Vessel- is a new class of catamaran based on a patented technology that delivers a radically new seagoing experience. Unlike conventional boats, the hulls of a WAM- conform to the surface of the water. A WAM-V does not push, slap or pierce the waves. She isn't pretty - but spiders aren't either.

Good News for America's Cup lovers ! (and I know some...) Two of the greatest alumni of the world's hottest sailing race- Russell Coutts and Paul Cayard have recently announced that they have secured funding to build a fleet of 70' catamarans for close to shore events.

These radical catamarans will be designed by VPLP of France and seem to feature an extended centre nacelle, which will house the cockpit and winch batteries aft and also serve as rigid platform to assure a bar tight forestay. They will fly hulls like Dennis Conner's catamaran "Stars and Stripes" did in the 80's and close-quarter match race at 30 knots. Now thats a show !