Foiling Revolution Series

Design Propulsion
Foiling Revolution Series Part II – Funding Approved for Demonstrator Foiling Passenger Ferry
Paul Bieker and naval design firm Glosten teamed up to design a fully foiling, carbon composite, all-electric passenger ferry for Washington state named Demonstrator. If all goes to plan, she’ll be flying over Puget Sound waters in 2027.
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Industry Power
Foiling Revolution Series – Part 1: Navier’s N30 Pioneer Edition Pushes Electric Boating into a New Era
Foiling boats are having a moment in 2025, shifting from niche racing tech to real-world recreation and commercial use. Artemis, Navier, and designer Paul Bieker are driving the momentum with electric innovation and next-gen ferry applications. This series begins with Navier’s N30 Pioneer Edition—a glimpse at where high-performance electric boating is headed.
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The strong silent type, the new Maritimo M75
The Maritimo M75 is the largest boat to date from this venerable Australian builder. In addition to supersizing a lot of what makes these boats popular with large comfortable spaces, and a convenient central galley, running this boat from the enclosed flybridge is whisper quiet.
Sea Otters Could Return to Oregon. This time, the science comes first
More than a century after the fur trade wiped out Oregon's sea otters, and decades after a failed 1970s attempt to bring them back, a new research partnership is building the underwater baseline needed for a second try.
2026 Newport for New Products™, Award Winning Gear
The Newport International Boat Show kicked off the fall show season with a nice selection of both sail and powerboats docked together on the Newport, RI, waterfront. This week, we showcase winners of the new products contest, in the gear and equipment categories.