Queen's University · SuMoth Challenge 2027
Sustainable performance,
built to race
Building a competition-grade foiling Moth to prove that sustainable design and elite engineering performance are the same challenge.
01 — What is aQuaFoil
Compete today. Sustain tomorrow.
aQuaFoil is Queen's University's newest sustainable design team. We are building a foiling Moth for the 2027 edition of the SuMoth Challenge.
The marine industry is under pressure to demonstrate sustainability credentials. At the same time, performance standards continue to rise. aQuaFoil aims to solve both — in a competitive context that makes neither optional.
A foiling Moth rewards precision engineering and innovative design. That balance makes it a perfect platform for learning, building, and racing.
Team Members
Competition Year
03 — What we're building
A foiling Moth. Sustainable by design.
Bio-composite construction — sustainable fibres, bio-based resins, weight-optimized for flight.
CFD-optimized hydrofoil profiles designed to fly, not just float.
Sail and control systems tuned for competitive performance within strict sustainability constraints.
Every material choice backed by FEA, lifecycle assessment, and documented trade-off data.
04 — The team
20+ Students. One goal.
Our team spans computational fluid dynamics, structural engineering, composites fabrication, and systems design. We operate with the discipline of industry professionals and the ambition of students.
World-champion-level sailing expertise. Top students across Queen's University. Building experience in CFD, structural analysis, marketing, all to support one goal.
05 — The roadmap
The road to 2027
CFD — Hull
May – Jun 14, 2026
Hull shape validated via HPC-powered CFD simulations.
Learn moreCFD — Foil & Wings
May – Aug 16, 2026
Foil and wing geometries optimised across three design iterations.
Learn more06 — Partnership
Supporting Student Ambition
By sponsoring aQuaFoil, you help students develop technical, teamwork, and project management skills while advancing sustainable foiling technology.
Proof, Not Claims
Every decision — materials, geometry, fabrication — is validated by CFD, FEA, and lifecycle assessment. Your brand is tied to documented engineering outcomes, not marketing language.
Talent Before the Market
Direct access to Smith Engineering students in CFD, composites, manufacturing, and structural analysis — before they graduate. Lab visits, design reviews, resume bank, and internship pipeline included.