Euthalia Marine announce an agreement with Ferrari Hypersail for innovation in the nautical sector

Euthalia Marine partnership with Ferrari Hypersail © Euthalia Marine

Euthalia Marine, the division of Euthalia that deals with lightning and surge protection systems for the nautical world, announces that it has entered into a technical partnership agreement with Ferrari Hypersail, the new and ambitious sporting challenge of the Maranello brand to create a flying, energy self-sufficient ocean racing sailboat.

For over 70 years, Euthalia has been setting new standards in lightning protection. Unlike conventional lightning rod systems, which merely manage or divert the electrical discharge once it has occurred, the Euthalia system adopts a preventive approach. The technology is designed to eliminate the formation of discharges within the protected area, effectively preventing lightning strikes. This ensures completely safe navigation and offers unrivalled defence against one of the most significant natural hazards to boats.

Euthalia's technological innovation is now serving the new Ferrari Hypersail project, writing a new chapter in ocean racing sailboats. The Ferrari Hypersail prototype is designed to fly stably on three support points. Its primary innovation is that one of the foils will be supported by the canting keel, while the other points of support will be a foil on the rudder and, in turn, the two side foils. The new ocean racing boat aims to become the world's first 100-foot full-foil monohull.

The collaboration between the two companies is based on a solid sharing of values - such as the continuous pursuit of innovation, excellence and reliability - and a common desire to overcome existing boundaries in the nautical sector by redefining the limits of what is possible.

"70 years ago, our founder had the brilliant idea of rethinking the way lightning was managed compared to the existing approach. Since then, much has changed. A new and safer way of looking at the phenomenon of lightning strikes has gradually established itself over time in sectors, both in Italy and globally. With Euthalia Marine, we decided to bring our unique zero-lightning-strike and zero-consumption technology into the nautical world to try and change the rules of the game in that sector as well. We are delighted to be an integral part of the Ferrari Hypersail project and to be able to contribute our technology to the success of this challenge." says Luca Corradini, Chief Executive Officer of Euthalia

The launch and subsequent testing of the Ferrari Hypersail prototype are scheduled for 2026.

"We are excited to begin this collaboration with Euthalia Marine, a company of excellence in the field of lightning and surge protection. In a context where extreme weather events are becoming increasingly frequent, safety and reliability are essential elements for a pioneering project like Ferrari Hypersail, which aims to redefine the boundaries of ocean sailing through cutting-edge technological solutions. The integration of Euthalia Marine systems represents a strategic choice for us, allowing us to face even the most extreme conditions with maximum peace of mind, guaranteeing the protection of the crew and on-board technologies. We are confident that this partnership will contribute significantly to the success of our challenge and to the establishment of new standards of innovation and safety in the nautical sector." Marco G. Ribigini, Team Leader at Ferrari Hypersail, states.