The Hydroplane: A Passion Project at Minéraux Mart
What is a hydroplane ?
Also known as racing boats, hydroplanes are watercrafts designed for speed: thanks to their skids on either side of the hull, they glide over the water with minimal friction and achieve spectacular performance.
When personal passion combines with expertise
Michel Beaudoin, President and CEO of Minéraux Mart Inc., has been interested in hydroplane racing for several years. This passion led him to found his own regatta racing team and become actively involved in the technological development of the sport.
A Mission Driven by Innovation
Our involvement in hydroplane development reflects our commitment to combining high performance, advanced safety, and technology transfer to shape the future of engineering—on water and beyond.
Our Guiding Principles
- Push the boundaries of technology through the development of alternative materials
- Enhance safety in high-speed sports
- Design tailor-made engineering solutions with cross-sector applications
- Apply discoveries and innovations to tomorrow’s key technology sectors
Equipped to Make It Happen
Our progress is powered by the synergy between technical expertise, cutting-edge tools, and a shared passion for innovation. We rely on:
- An in-house development and engineering team specializing in high-performance composite materials
- A fully equipped prototype manufacturing workshop
- Close collaboration with the Mechanical Engineering Research Department at the Université de Sherbrooke
- Expertise from a dedicated aerodynamics specialist
- Direct feedback and involvement from our competitive racing team, a proud member of the HRL
- Advanced simulation tools, including Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software
A Shared Passion, a Collective Mission
Minéraux Mart Inc. is not working alone on this project.
A High-Performance Team
Our R&D efforts bring together a multidisciplinary group of engineers, researchers, technicians, and competitive team members. United by curiosity and driven by innovation, they work side by side to push the limits of performance and safety.
This bold project is made possible thanks to the contribution of trusted partners, including:
- The Mechanical Engineering Research Department at the Université de Sherbrooke
- Aero Services and its fluid mechanics laboratory
- The “Another One” competition team, member of the HRL
