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METIS 45: the future of offshore racing unveiled at Boot Düsseldorf 2025

At Boot Düsseldorf, the world’s leading international boat show, Sangiorgio Marine revealed the groundbreaking OD 45 METIS, a revolutionary 45-foot full-foiling yacht designed for offshore double-handed and crewed racing. The project was unveiled by Edoardo Bianchi, CEO of the Genoa-based shipyard, and Gianluca Guelfi, designer at the Guelfi D’Angeli studio, during an event organized by Foiling World.

The OD 45 METIS represents a true game-changer in the landscape of ocean sailing. Developed through the collaboration between Sangiorgio Marine and Guelfi D’Angeli, the yacht combines cutting-edge technology, accessible costs, and unprecedented performance potential. Equipped with an innovative system of adjustable foils connected to the keel bulb, inspired by the “manta foils” used on Ultim-class oceanic trimarans, the METIS 45 achieves stable flight by efficiently redistributing lift between the foil and the central manta enhancing overall performance.

Thanks to an advanced dynamic simulation software developed specifically for the project, the designers were able to demonstrate that METIS 45 ensures stable full-foiling on offshore courses without the need for complex active control systems. Designed to accommodate a crew of 2 to 5 people, plus a media operator, the yacht features a modern and secure deck layout with a fully enclosed cockpit, complete with large transparent panels for optimal visibility of sails and the horizon.

The hull, inspired by motor planing boats, incorporates flared sections to reduce acceleration and improve wave handling during the transition to foil-assisted flight. The METIS 45 serves as a bridge between Class40 yachts and Imoca60s, offering an innovative platform for aspiring teams and skippers aiming to compete in prestigious foiling and offshore events.

«With this yacht – stated Bianchi – we aim to make foiling more accessible, encouraging the participation of young sailors and female teams in oceanic regattas».

The partnership between Sangiorgio Marine and the Guelfi D’Angeli studio is already well-known for the success of the Musa40 project, which revitalized Italian ocean sailing with the victories of Alla Grande Pirelli and Ambrogio Beccaria. With the METIS 45, this collaboration reaches a new milestone, delivering a yacht capable of surpassing many performance benchmarks of 60-foot yachts while maintaining significantly reduced operational costs.

With the METIS 45, Sangiorgio Marine and Guelfi D’Angeli set the stage for a new era in offshore sailing, reaffirming their role as leaders in international nautical innovation.

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