29-30 May 2008, Lorient, France.
   
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Overview
 Organised by the Cité de la Voile Eric Tabarly (CVET), the Naval Academy Research Institute (IRENav) and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA), INNOV'SAIL 2008 will provide an international forum for the presentation and discussion of the latest scientific and technological research and its application in the complex field of high performance yachts and competitive sailing. INNOV'SAIL 2008 will provide an opportunity for scientists, architects, engineers, sailors, sail makers and others involved in this fascinating and challenging field to come together to share skills and know-how.
The language of the conference is English for the publication and presentation of papers.
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Content
 Papers will relate to the following topics:
o Innovative design for performance
o Aerodynamics
o Design of sails, masts, rigging
o Hydrodynamics
o Design of hulls, appendages
o Structure and materials
o Fluid structure interaction
o CFD Validation
o New experimental techniques
o Performance enhancement in general
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Programme and Registration
 If you wish to register for this event please download the Programme Brochure and Registration form (approx 180KB) and return by post, fax or email to the The Royal Institution of Naval Architects, Conference Department; contact details provided on the brochure.
Authors have already been provided with further information regarding paper format and submission deadline.
The deadline for submission of the papers is 28th April 2008.
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Scientific Committee
 o Kaersten Hochkirch; Friendship-Systems, Germany.
o Peter van Oossanen; Van Oossanen & Associates b.v., Holland.
o J.A. Keuning; Technical University of Delft, Holland.
o Prof. Richard Birmingham; University of Newcastle, United Kingdom.
o Nigel Irens; Nigel Irens Design, United Kingdom.
o Michael Eaglen; High Modulus Intern, Eng. Division Manager, New Zealand.
o Greg Matzat; Chief Naval Architect and President Sparkman & Stephens, USA.
o Patrick Bot; research institute of Ecole Navale, IRENav, France.
o Prof. Serge Huberson; LEA Poitiers, France.
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Sponsors & Exhibitors
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Venue Information / Accommodation
The conference will be held in the auditorium of the Cité de la Voile Eric Tabarly in Lorient/Brittany, which will open in the beginning of 2008 and is dedicated to the adventure which is modern sailing, of which Eric Tabarly is an emblem. The Cité is situated in the heart of the old submarine base which, after its closure in 1997, is being converted into a big nautical project centre called 'Le Nautic de Keroman'. Already, an important builder of multihull sailboats, a manufacturer of carbon masts, the logistical centre of the biggest European boat fittings supplier, and nine offshore racing teams are installed here, next to the Cité de la Voile Eric Tabarly.
 The conference dinner will be held on the evening of the 29th May; the first day of the conference, at the Chateau de Locguénolé. Transport will be provided via a pleasure boat departing from CVET to take a cruise on the river en-route to the Chateau. For further information about the Chateau please visit: www.chateau-de-locguenole.com. Accommodation is available at the Chateau and a discount is available for conference delegate, please book early to avoid disappointment.
For further local hotel information, please click here.
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