THE SECOND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INNOVATION IN HIGH PERFORMANCE SAILING YACHTS

30 June - 1st July 2010

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Overview

INNOV'SAIL 2010 will build on the success of the 2008 conference to provide an international forum for the presentation and discussion of the latest scientific and technologic research and its application in the complex field of high performance yachts and competitive sailing.

INNOV'SAIL 2010 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 knowledge.

Content

Papers will cover many aspects of yacht design, including the following topics:

Innovative design for performance
Aerodynamics
Design of sails, masts, rigging
Hydrodynamics
Design of hulls, appendages
Structure and materials
Fluid structure interaction
CFD Validation
New experimental techniques
Performance enhancement in general

Registration

Please click here to download the programme and registration form for Innovation in High Performance Sailing Yachts 2010

Or, please contact RINA on Tel: +44 (0) 20 7235 4622 Fax: +44 (0) 207259 5912 or Email:

Venue

The conference will be held in the auditorium of the Cité de la Voile Eric Tabarly in Lorient/Brittany, which opened at 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.

For more information about the Cité please see www.citevoile-tabarly.com

Chateau de Locguénolé

Following the end of the conference on day one (30th June) delegates are invited to attend an evening drinks reception which will be held 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.