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.
aQuaFoil is a Queen's University engineering design team building a sustainable foiling Moth for the 2027 SuMoth Challenge. We combine bio-composites, timber, CFD, and structural analysis into one race-ready vessel.
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Team Members
Competition Year
02 — The Vessel
A foiling Moth. Sustainable by design.
The International Moth is an elite class of single-handed sailing dinghies that fly above the water on hydrofoils. We are building the alternative to traditional fiberglass and carbon fiber hulls.
Explore the build systemBio-composite construction utilizing flax fiber reinforcements and bio-based epoxy resins, optimized for flight.
CFD-optimized hydrofoil profiles designed to lift the entire vessel weight, eliminating hull drag.
Sail plan and control systems tuned for competitive performance under strict sustainability constraints.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and MarineShift360 Lifecycle Assessments back every material choice.
03 — Partner
Put your brand on a technical build.
We are confirming partners for the 2026-2027 design, fabrication, and competition cycle. Sponsors get documented engineering progress, student talent access, and visibility on a vessel built to race.