The Peacoq’ – says its French designer Patrick Billot – is a foiling dinghy created for recreational sailors rather than the world’s yacht racing elite.

Billot’s fascination germinated after watching the America’s Cup cats in action, and he felt the ‘fun’ should be extended to all sailors – “to allow every sailing fan to get into exciting foiling sensations and feelings.”

His new company – Foily – produces two double-handed models: the sailing school Peacoq’ 14, and a more high-end version fully-equipped with Harken gear.

Both models, he says, have three distinct characteristics – easy sailing, stability and sensation.

Built at France’s Sisco Composites (using a vacuum process) the Peacoq’ weighs in at 130kg, can be beach-launched with a standard dolly, with all appendages tucked safely away until needed.