Bluegame has delivered the BGH-HSV (Hydrogen Support Vessel) to American Magic, the challenger team in the 37th edition of the America’s Cup.
The chase boat was designed following the strict requirements of the America’s Cup Protocol and will fly on its foils at 50 knots alongside American Magic’s AC75 on the racecourse.
It is wholly powered by hydrogen, with a range of 180 miles.
“From its origins, the history of Bluegame has been one of innovation and courage,” said the boatbuilder’s CEO, Carla Demaria.
“The courage to push boundaries, to go beyond the conventional, and to challenge the impossible, as we did with the BGH.”
Carla added: “We share their pioneering and competitive spirit, and we have created the BGH for them, representing an important step toward the green transition in the yachting industry.
“For Bluegame, this is not a point of arrival but a starting point for new challenges and opportunities.”
The BGH-HSV is the first of two units to be used at the America’s Cup.
The creation of the BGH involved a series of extremely complex challenges in terms of design, engineering, and materials research.
Luca Santella, Bluegame
The second will be delivered to the Orient Express Racing Team, also a challenger in this edition of the competition.
The vessels are intended to act as a springboard for a future BGF line with the first model expected in 2025.
“The creation of the BGH involved a series of extremely complex challenges in terms of design, engineering, and materials research” explained Bluegame’s Luca Santella. “For this reason, Bluegame assembled a team of exceptional competence, consisting of professionals with extensive experience in the world of the America’s Cup.
The efforts and significant investments in research and development to achieve the performance, speed, manoeuvrability, and reliability necessary to successfully support the American Magic team have been rewarded.
“The result is a vessel that marks a new, historic milestone in the application of cutting-edge technologies for more sustainable boating.”
“Bluegame’s cutting-edge marine technology and unwavering commitment to sustainability align perfectly with our values,” added Terry Hutchinson of American Magic.
“Their passion for green innovation makes them an ideal partner for this groundbreaking initiative.”
Bluegame was partnered by Sangiorgio Marine, EODev, Natpower H and Smart Gyro in the creation of BGH-HSV.
Bluegame is part of the Sanlorenzo Group.
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