Technology Integration Expert, GREENBOATS® Technologies

Loris Schimanski

Loris is a boatbuilder and technology integration specialist at Greenboats.

His work combines hands-on craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation. He played a key role in crafting the first natural fiber composite parts for IMOCA racing yachts. As part of the Greenboats team, he produced over 100 kg of components for Team Malizia’s latest IMOCA yacht—a vessel that has successfully completed multiple transatlantic races, including The Ocean Race, and is currently competing in the Vendée Globe.

Loris’s extensive experience with natural fibers across industries allows him to expertly guide clients and partners through the complex process of integrating sustainable, lightweight solutions into their products—a journey that often spans years.

While natural fibers have been studied for decades, they are only now proving their potential in real-world, high-performance applications. Testing these materials under extreme ocean racing conditions demonstrates what’s possible when innovation meets responsibility.

We hope this inspires others to push boundaries and accelerates the adoption of these innovations from elite competition to everyday use