This team has been made possible through the collaboration of two key organizations: TU Delft and DutchSail.

• TU Delft is one of the most prestigious universities in the Netherlands, renowned for its world-class engineering education and innovative problem-solving. It provides us with the technical knowledge and resources to develop cutting-edge sailing technology.
• DutchSail is a non-profit organization driving significant foiling projects in the Netherlands. With experience in 69F events and early Youth America’s Cup editions, DutchSail is now competing in the Youth and Women’s America’s Cup races with the AC40, a smaller version of the iconic AC75.

Together, these organizations provide us with a unique blend of academic excellence and elite sailing expertise, equipping us to take on this incredible challenge.

Why We Are Competing in FSMC 2025

The creation of our team happened in a short period, sparked by the enthusiasm of a few dedicated students. During a DutchSail feedback panel discussing areas for improvement, our teammate Mees posed an important question: Why not start a SuMoth team to invest in the technical side of modern racing? DutchSail immediately embraced the idea, and through Mees’ sailing network, a group of motivated students came together to form the TU Delft SuMoth Team.

Our decision to participate in FSMC 2025 stems from a strong desire to innovate within the sport, explore sustainable engineering solutions, and build a foundation for a long-term SuMoth project.

Our Plans for FSMC 2025

As a newly formed team with limited resources, we have decided to focus solely on the S1 phase this year. This strategic approach allows us to establish a solid foundation, ensuring a well-structured and sustainable development path. Our goal is to expand our efforts in the following years, ultimately competing all the way to the S3 phase in future editions.

For this edition, our primary focus will be on structural design, particularly in the hull and appendages. This focus aligns with the expertise of our Team Manager, Kunal Masania.

• Kunal Masania is an associate professor at TU Delft in the Aerospace Structures and Materials Group. With a PhD from Imperial College London in nanoscale toughening of thermosetting polymers, Kunal has also contributed to America’s Cup campaigns with Luna Rossa. He and his colleagues from the Aerospace Structures and Materials Group will serve as our technical advisory panel, challenging us with critical design questions during our monthly pizza & design review sessions—the first of which is scheduled for February 17th.

Additionally, our logistics manager, Mees, brings a valuable asset to the team: a Velocity Prediction Program (VPP) for a foiling Moth, which he developed as a university assignment. This tool will enable us to generate approximate stillwater polars of our design, allowing us to focus our engineering efforts on structural efficiency and sustainability.

With a strong academic and technical backing, DutchSail x TU Delft SuMoth is ready to embark on its first FSMC challenge, setting the groundwork for an even bigger competition next year.

Stay tuned for our progress—we’re just getting started!