Ferrari Sets Sail with "Hypersail," a Flying, Self-Sufficient Yacht That Redefines Endurance
A 100-foot flying monohull designed to compete in offshore ocean racing.
Summary
- Ferrari unveils Hypersail, a 100-foot flying monohull powered by renewable energy
- Designed with naval architect Guillaume Verdier and led by sailor Giovanni Soldini
- Features tech transfer from Ferrari’s racing division and zero-emission autonomy
Ferrari has unveiled “Hypersail,” a 100-foot flying monohull designed to compete in offshore ocean racing while acting as a testbed for cross-sector innovation. Inspired by the brand’s Hypercar lineage, Hypersail uses a foil-equipped canting keel and two other contact points for stable flight. Created in partnership with French naval architect Guillaume Verdier and led by veteran sailor Giovanni Soldini, the yacht is being constructed in Italy with an eye on sea trials in 2026. Ferrari’s expertise, particularly in control systems and energy management, is central to the project’s vision of performance without compromise.
The monohull will run solely on renewable energy sources like wind, solar and kinetic power, with no combustion engine on board. A product of Ferrari’s open innovation ethos, Hypersail incorporates aerodynamic know-how and control technologies from its racing division, and has already yielded nine patents, with six more in development. The collaboration blends cutting-edge automotive engineering with nautical performance, aiming for long-distance endurance racing without pit stops or external support.
