Bretagne Sailing Valley, the world’s largest marine technology cluster, and The Foiling Organization have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen international collaboration in foiling innovation, industrial development, and research. The agreement was formalized at the Foiling Technology Zone during Metstrade in Amsterdam.

The partnership will support joint initiatives including research projects, industrial collaborations, and a Foiling Industry Trade Visit to Bretagne in 2026, marking the strategic link between one of the world’s leading marine technology ecosystems and the foremost entity in the global foiling industry.

The MoU outlines a broad framework for cooperation: organising joint seminars, workshops, and conferences on foiling design, materials, and safety; coordinating participation in major trade fairs and fostering research partnerships among universities, shipyards, and technology centres.

The Memorandum also foresees the creation of a “Foiling Cluster – by The Foiling Organization”, recognizing the region as a global leader in foiling technology.”

Arnaud Cacquevel, Chef de mission Nautisme et Voiles of Bretagne Sailing Valley, declared: "The foiling industry is growing rapidly and will play a central role in the blue economy so relevant for Brittany. Therefore, we look forward to building a long-term working relationship with The Foiling Organization. This partnership embodies our shared desire to place Brittany at the heart of the maritime revolution, accelerating technology transfers and strengthening synergies between global players. Thanks to the unique expertise of our Breton companies, we are helping to shape the future of maritime mobility."

“Working with Bretagne Sailing Valley is a natural step in extending The Foiling Organization’s global framework across key marine innovation hubs,” said Luca Rizzotti, President of The Foiling Organization. “Together we are building the common language of the future marine industry — one that connects performance, technology, and sustainability under a shared vision.”