Formula Sailing
Formula Sailing is a team designing, building and racing a sustainable foiling sailing boat to compete in the SuMoth challenge.
Hello!
We are a sailing team competing in this years SuMoth challenge- designing, building, testing and racing a foiling sailing dinghy. The modern performance dinghies and yachts typically use large amounts of carbon fibre, and wasteful manufacturing processes, which cannot be effectively reused or recycled. Instead, we experiment with novel boat building methods without sacrificing performance.
In 2026 we utilised a crashed glider wing to create a lightweight carbon fibre frame for our hull, then shrink wrapped in plastic- forming the first ever skin-on-frame foiling boat. This year, we plan to use a 'tortured plywood' construction technique to create a lightweight wooden structure for our hull, coupled with entirely new rigging, wingbars and sail.
We welcome anyone interested in our project- not only engineers! For those less interested in the design and building work, we have interesting opportunities in social media, marketing, project management, events, and more!
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The Committee
All clubs and societies within the Students' Union are run entirely by students. The student committee for Formula Sailing this year are:
President
- The President will oversee the organisation and management of the Group and the Committee as a whole; ensure the officers’ accountability to Members, the Committee, and the Union; and represent the Group to all external interests.
Treasurer/Logistic Manager
- The treasurer will oversee the financing of the Group, set the Group's budget, and maintain the accounts of the Group. They will also coordinate the trip to Italy.
Vice President/Project Manager
- The Vice President supports the President and Design Team in leading and developing the Group, helping to coordinate committee activity. The oversee day-to-day operations and management of the build program and key deliverables.
Communications Officer
- Responsible for all marketing, branding and social media.
Head of Design Team
- The Design Leads are responsible for the overall design and manufacturing of components of our boat, and the boat as a whole. They may delegate responsibility into smaller teams for certain tasks, but maintain the overall responsibility for the design and build of the boat.
Head of Design Team
- The Design Leads are responsible for the overall design and manufacturing of components of our boat, and the boat as a whole. They may delegate responsibility into smaller teams for certain tasks, but maintain the overall responsibility for the design and build of the boat.
Social Sec
- To organise regular social events and trips for members.
Social Sec
- To organise regular social events and trips for members.
Social Sec
- To organise regular social events and trips for members.
Welfare
- A Wellbeing & Inclusion Officer will work to create a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment across the Group, to act as a welfare contact for the group in case of any concerns, and to guide Members toward the appropriate support services when needed.
Membership Information
These are the current membership fees offered by Formula Sailing, although many clubs and societies offer a free period for new members to try out their activities.
| Name | Cost | Valid Period | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SuMoth Membership 26/27 | £15.00 | 02/09/2026 - 31/08/2027 | This is to joing our SuMoth project for 2026/2027. Members will work together across different roles and disciplines, all with one common goal - to build and race a competitive boat in Italy. In June 2027 we will take 12 members to Italy to compete. |
Products
Available products to purchase for Formula Sailing
Constitution
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Upcoming Events
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