HYDROS - Fostering Maritime Efficiency

The Hydros Foundation is a non-profit, public-interest organisation. Its aim is to raise awareness among professionals, students, opinion leaders and the general public on the energy and environmental challenges facing the nautical and maritime industry.

It offers an educational ecosystem to foster technological innovation and stimulate new initiatives, and supports the development of solutions that will optimise the energy efficiency of boats – from maritime transport through to yachting and competitive sailing. 

Its initiative is based on the following key programmes: 
- The Hydrocontest, the 1st international competition devoted to nautical and maritime energy efficiency created by the Foundation in 2014.
- The Little Cup, the International C-Class Championship established in 1961.
- The Hydros.ch hydrofoil catamaran, the Foundation's ambassador ship and Switzerland's fastest boat, holder of the 3 emblematic Lake Geneva speed records.