FAQ

Certification / Regulation

The certification process includes submitting a Design Basis Agreement (DBA) to the US Coast Guard that establishes safety standards equivalent to other certified vessels.

In the US, the US Coast Guard oversees certification as maritime vessels under Subchapter T regulations; globally, Lloyd’s Register assists with certification for other jurisdictions.

Comparisons – alternative travel

Seagliders offer quieter operation (30 decibels quieter), lower costs, zero emissions, and comparable speeds (up to 180 mph). They also provide smoother rides without turbulence.

Seagliders have half the operating costs of planes while offering similar speeds (180 mph) and twice the range of electric aircraft at their size.

Seagliders are six times faster than conventional ferries (180 mph vs ~30 mph), provide smoother rides insulated from waves via hydrofoils, and offer luxurious cabin configurations.

Seagliders bypass congested roads by using open waterways, offering faster travel times over coastal routes while being more sustainable due to zero emissions.

Smoother than private boats, with no chop, no crew, no waiting

Condor Club

The Condor Club is an exclusive ownership based membership anchored around a cutting edge fleet of revolutionary all-electric Viceroy Seagliders from Regent. The Condor Club harnesses the collective purchasing power of its global Chapters, to unlock access to top-tier luxury and bespoke opportunities-always on the cutting edge, always just beyond the reach of the ordinary.

After launching in the Northeast, we plan to launch new Chapters around the globe with reciprocal rights, most likely starting with Greece.

Crew

Each Viceroy seaglider is operated by two crew members who ensure safe and efficient travel.

Crew members are professional mariners with USCG credentials. They undergo extensive training including online, classroom, simulator, and in-vessel sessions specific to seaglider operations.

Emergency Scenarios

The 2nd crew member will take over.

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In the event of a total failure the vehicle is above the runway at all times, and in this case you can trade altitude for speed to assume a safer landing profile. The viceroy will have an emergency mode that will allow the pilot to land safely.

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Passengers enjoy a comfortable ride with aerospace fly-by-wire controls, zero emissions, and thrilling speeds over water at low altitudes of 30-60 ft (9-18 m).

The standard Viceroy carries 12 passengers and 2 crew members; luxury fit out reduces capacity to 8 passengers and 2 crew.

Regent

Regent Craft is a Rhode Island-based company founded in 2020 that develops all-electric wing-in-ground-effect vehicles called seagliders for sustainable coastal transportation.

Regent has raised over $100M from investors including Founders Fund, Lockheed Martin, Japan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Y Combinator.

Competitors include maritime transport firms like Brittany Ferries and aviation companies exploring electric aircraft technologies.

Routes

Initially NYC to the Hamptons; Boston to Nantucket and Martha’a Vineyard; NYC to Atlantic City; Fairfield County to Hamptons and Nantucket.

Safety

Seagliders are built to the same safety standards as modern aircraft and watercraft, ensuring maximum safety in all operational modes: floating, foiling, and flying.

The hydrofoil design increases wave tolerance, allowing smooth operation even in challenging conditions.

Yes, the US Coast Guard has approved tests of full-size prototypes with passengers on board.

Speed / Range

Seagliders cruise at speeds of up to 160 knots (180 mph, 300 km/h), three times faster than traditional ferries.

With current battery technology, the range is up to 180 miles (300 km) at full speed; further distances come at a cost of speed. Future upgrades may extend this to 500 miles.

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Sustainability

Yes, they are all-electric vehicles with zero emissions, offering sustainable coastal transportation. Their CO2 footprint is significantly lower compared to ferries and short-haul flights.

Technology

Seagliders combine the speed of airplanes with the cost efficiency of boats through wing-in-ground-effect technology and electric propulsion systems.

Weather and Travel Conditions

Viceroys are designed with high wave tolerance and can handle challenging wind and sea conditions safely. However, they have weather-based operating limitations similar to planes or boats.

Yes they can fly at night, in fact the USCG has no mechanism to stop a vessel operating at night provided it has correct Nav lights. Visibility for such operations would be float (.25nm) foil (.5nm) fly (2nm).

21 knots docking; 17 knot crosswind t/o landing (but can choose to do both onto the wind)
Take distance from hydrofoil just over 700 feet, landing 1000

Ownership / Investment

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Membership – Privée

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Operations

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