Ferrari Hypersail, the brand’s ambitious offshore sailing project is taking shape, with new partnerships and a clearer technical picture emerging ahead of its planned 2026 launch.
A new kind of racing macine
Ferrari Hypersail is a 30-meter prototype monohull designed to push the boundaries of performance and sustainability in ocean racing. The project, led by renowned Italian sailor Giovanni Soldini as Team Principal, is currently under construction in Italy, with sea trials expected to follow shortly after the vessel’s launch later this year.
Unlike conventional offshore racers, the Hypersail is built around a three-point stability concept aimed at maximizing control and predictability across varying sea conditions. Its most striking technical feature is a canting keel paired with a foil system: the foil acts as a support point during the “flying” phase, working in concert with a rudder and two lateral foils to balance lift and control. The result is an architecture capable of responding rapidly to shifts in waves, wind, and load distribution.
One of the project’s defining commitments is full energy self-sufficiency at sea. The vessel is designed to run entirely on renewable energy, eliminating dependence on traditional fuel sources. In an offshore racing context — where resource management is as strategic as boat speed — this shapes everything from onboard systems planning to energy load distribution during a passage.
New partners join the project
Two new partnerships have recently been announced. Insurance and risk management firm Aon has come on board as Premium Partner, with its branding set to appear on the boat, crew uniforms, and at international events. Beyond visibility, Aon brings expertise in risk assessment and operational continuity — both highly relevant disciplines for a program operating at the frontier of experimental sailing technology.
Boero Yacht Coatings is contributing a complete coating system engineered for extreme performance conditions. The challenge goes beyond simple surface protection: every layer of paint must be optimized for weight and thickness without compromising durability. The premium top coat serves as the interface between the boat’s engineering and the marine environment — and in a vessel designed to fly above the water, even a few microns and grams carry real consequences for overall performance.
