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Nautor Swan 128 Maxi by German Frers Cape Horn Engineering were delighted to attend the Nautor Swan 128 Maxi press launch, during this year’s Monaco Yacht Show. Resident Swan designer, German Frers (Buenos Aires studio) presented the sporty and agile new design, showing CFD analysis from Cape Horn Engineering. As with all Swans since 1981, the vessel’s naval architecture is […]

Solar Updraft Tower Project Pre-study CFD analysis: To create clouds and make rain in drought areas using solar energy. We are delighted to be collaborating with our client: Mats Lindqvist to investigate the possibility of using a solar chimney to create clouds and rain. Solar updraft towers have already been tested and proven, for the purpose of generating electricity.

ShipZero – CFD technology for energy efficiency It was a pleasure to attend ShipZero during COP26 to give an insight into the CFD technology solutions Cape Horn Engineering has to offer and how this can play a role to assist designers and naval architects in the route to achieve true zero. Angus Gray-Stephens, CFD engineer

Superyacht UK Technical Seminar This year’s Superyacht UK Technical Seminar and networking reception took place during Southampton International Boat Show. The attendees included a range of industry experts who were all present to discuss some of the biggest trends and talking points regarding the state of the market. As well as regulatory updates there were

Angus celebrates – Fastnet overall winner The overall 2021 Rolex Fastnet Race winner is Thomas Kneen’s JPK 1180 Sunrise, who takes the IRC overall trophy. Congratulations to our CFD engineer,  Angus Gray-Stephens, who crewed onboard Sunrise for the Fastnet 2021.   As a keen sailor, Angus has plenty of first-hand experience racing performance sailing yachts, taking part in both inshore

Team sailing with Alex Thomson Racing The team at Cape Horn Engineering enjoyed an absolutely superb day sailing on HUGO BOSS in the Solent with skipper Alex Thomson and his crew. With challenging winds, reaching 35 knots and choppy seas, an exhilarating and extremely wet sail made for an amazing experience. https://youtu.be/mXoZ0uBnfOM Cape Horn Engineering proudly worked alongside the Alex

Alex Thomson – Fastnet Race 2021 Alex Thomson has confirmed he will begin his 2021 racing season with the Fastnet Race. The Alex Thomson Racing team’s IMOCA 60, HUGO BOSS was recently back in the water after months of servicing and repairs. Work on HUGO BOSS has taken longer to complete, partly due to the

Windship unveils first Zero Emission ship design Cape Horn Engineering are extremely proud to be part of the development team involved with this exciting project and have already performed an extensive Computational Fluid Dynamic programme to improve the design and performance of the solid wings, as well as providing analytical evidence of potential savings.  

Najiba – Winner of the World Superyacht Awards 2020 Displacement Motor Yachts Between 500GT and 999GT Congratulations to all ! We are proud to have been involved with ‘Najiba’ and delighted to continue our rewarding collaboration with Philippe Briand and the design study of his Vitruvius Yachts superyacht brand. It was a tough field in

ALEX THOMSON – Vendée Globe RACE UPDATE: 28.11.20 Alex Thomson ceases racing in the Vendée Globe After incurring damage to the starboard rudder of his boat, British sailor Alex Thomson has ceased racing in the Vendée Globe and is now sailing his boat towards Cape Town. Thomson last night disconnected the starboard rudder and has