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Flying Mantis

Bang Creations Flying Mantis: Learn how we designed a leading edge super light weight carbon composite construction foiling trimaran.

The Flying Mantis trimaran sailing on open blue sea under grey sails, with a sailor in a light blue top seated at the side of the dark hulls
Low side view of the Flying Mantis's glossy dark hulls and deck on a metal stand at an indoor exhibition, a tall yellow fin at left and people standing behind
The Flying Mantis foiling above turquoise sea, its dark hulls lifted clear of the water on two thin yellow foils, with a sailor just visible beside the grey sail
The Flying Mantis rigged on a stand at an indoor exhibition beneath a large ornate round window, with 037 on the dark hull and a display banner beside it
Side-on rendering of the Flying Mantis in black and yellow, its black sails marked FLYING MANTIS and UK 037, a sailor seated on the hull above yellow foils

The brief

Simon Chrispin wanted a boat that he could keep at home and if the weather looked good, go out sailing.

It had to be super lightweight, portable and forgiving to sail. Most importantly it had to go fast or it would not be fun.

The bang

The foils can be removed so that the sailor can start by sailing on the dagger board and as their skill improves or the conditions improve, progress to foiling.

The result

Flying Mantis is a gorgeous futuristic boat that moves at exceptionally high speeds. This luxury trimaran has had a lot of attention at boat shows across the UK including an endorsement from Sam Whaley of the British Sailing Team.

Flying Mantis won Dinghy of the Year 2018.

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