Alain Thebault - Hydroptere - Audemars Piguet

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I designed my boat for a dream.
Nothing about l'Hydroptère or its achievements is conventional or commonplace, starting with the man who named it back in 1987, a then-25-year-old Breton named Alain Thebault. He is neither a trained engineer nor a naval architect, but for more than a quarter century he has led an international group of aeronautical engineers and technicians in the development of the flying trimaran. Through the force of his determination, he has made the dream of a flying trimaran come true.
Alain Thébault is the kind of person who needs a daunting goal to channel his restless energy. « I like to keep things simple » he insists -- as simple as a boat that flies over the water and leaves records in its wake.

In November 2009, Audemars Piguet announced its support for and partnership with l'Hydroptère, the world's fastest sailcraft. This gem of technology and innovation treated the watch manufacturer to a magnificent welcome gift by ending the year with two new speed records of 51.36 knots over a 500.metre distance, and 50.17 knots over one nautical mile (which translates to 92.91 km/h).

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