Ravi Parent

Testing, Development, and Selection

• Understand which equipment options maximize speed and reliability

• You Provide - Bend test numbers, on-the-water content

Platform Alignment and Hydrofoil Optimization

• Optimized foil and platform setup for best performance

• You Provide - Geometric measurements, 3d scans, on-the-water content

Equipment and Team Weight

• Achieve optimal weight and distribution

• Products - Custom part design (additional hourly)

• You Provide - Equipment parts log

Control Systems

• Reliable and efficient control systems that reduce risk and maximize performance

• You Provide - Images/diagrams of systems and function, maximum part/component strength

Performance Analysis

• Identify where speed is gained or lost and quantify improvements

• Products - ChartedSails analytics, debrief presentations

• You Provide - GPS/onboard sensors, GoPro/video camera, session notes

• Can consult with my analytics partners for more specialized expertise.

Setup and Technique

• Optimize the equipment that you want to use

• Products - Tuning matrix, setup decision-tree

• You Provide - Rigging tools, measurement scales…

Speed and Maneuvers

• Improve straight-line speed and minimize losses during tacks, gybes, roundings, foiling transitions, etc

• You Provide - GPS/onboard sensors, GoPro/video camera, session notes, understanding of sailor/team strengths/weaknesses, idea of targets

Race Strategy And Tactics

• Make better strategic decisions before and during races

• Products - Racing playbook

• You Provide - Past race tracks

Regatta Preparation

• Ensure boats and crew are fully prepared for competition

Scheduling Training/Equip Dev and Racing Season

• Optimized training and race schedules for peak performance

• You Provide - Personal calendars, regatta calendars

Peak Performance Targeting

• Identifying performance benchmarks around structured goals

• You Provide - Project goals

Physical Training and Weight Goals

• Setting targets based on boat performance

Team and Partner Selection

• Build a high-performing team and secure the right partners

• You Provide - Resumes, certifications, references

Personnel and Equipment Logistics, Inventory Management, and Lifecycle

• Smooth logistical planning and equipment readiness

• You Provide - Inventory lists, campaign schedule, equipment timeline

Fundraising and Budgeting

• Plan funding and manage campaign finances effectively

Network & Vendor Access

• Save time and money by leveraging proven contacts

Design & Development Consulting

• Engineering services