Ferrari just revealed the full details of its most unexpected creation yet, the Ferrari Hypersail yacht. This isn’t just a design concept; it’s a revolutionary leap into the world of high-performance sailing. Inspired by Ferrari’s endurance racing pedigree, this 100-foot monohull will fly across oceans on three points of contact, powered entirely by renewable energy.
A New Chapter in Ferrari Innovation
The Hypersail project is more than a marine adventure. It’s a bold R&D platform that puts Ferrari’s engineering excellence to the test in a completely new environment. Developed under the leadership of sailor Giovanni Soldini, and in partnership with French naval architect Guillaume Verdier, the Hypersail represents an ambitious cross-industry collaboration.
Every part of this project, from design to testing, is being handled by experts in both motorsports and nautical performance. The result? A vessel that looks like it belongs in the future.
The First of Its Kind: Flying on Three Points
This is the first 100-foot racing monohull in the world with a foil mounted on a canting keel. That keel, combined with the rudder foil and alternating lateral foils, allows the Hypersail to achieve a three-point flight mode across the water.
What does that mean? It means this massive yacht will fly, not just sail. That’s a first for its class and size.
Ferrari’s Expertise Drives Marine Innovation
This is not just a branding exercise. Ferrari is applying serious know-how to every technical detail, especially in flight control, aerodynamics, and energy systems. The control systems onboard are adapted from the same logic used in Ferrari’s hypercars.
This unique crossover approach has already produced nine new patents, with several more in the pipeline. It’s a win-win: the technology being developed for the yacht is also feeding back into the evolution of Ferrari road cars.
Clean Energy, Full Autonomy
Perhaps the most impressive achievement is the Hypersail’s total energy independence. There is no combustion engine onboard. Instead, the yacht runs on a mix of solar, wind, and kinetic energy.
This green power is used to control every onboard system: the foils, the keel, the rudder, and all computing instruments. Optimizing this balance between performance and efficiency required intensive engineering. But the result is a world-first: a fully autonomous yacht capable of extreme endurance racing.
Built for Endurance and Extreme Conditions
The Hypersail isn’t just for show. It’s built to perform in some of the world’s toughest conditions. Long-haul ocean races demand constant reliability and sharp performance under pressure. That’s where Ferrari’s endurance racing mindset comes in.
The goal is to create a machine that doesn’t need pit stops, ports, or fuel, just wind, sun, and smart design.
Looking to the Future
Construction is already underway in Italy, and the launch is scheduled for 2026. Sea trials will begin shortly after. By then, the Hypersail will be ready to prove itself, not only as a cutting-edge yacht but as a floating lab that pushes the boundaries of what both the automotive and nautical industries can do together.
Summary
The Ferrari Hypersail yacht blends Italian racing heritage with next-level sailing innovation. With no engine, no emissions, and no boundaries, it represents a new kind of challenge, and a bold new future for Ferrari.
Disclaimer: The Hypersail yacht is currently under development. Specifications and launch timelines may change.
Source: Ferrari
