The Boat

A 10-meter autonomous sail- and solar-powered boat, designed to complete the first-ever unmanned circumnavigation of the globe.

Basic Capabilities

  • Length: 10 meters
  • Primary propulsion: Sail-powered
  • Auxiliary propulsion: Electric motor powered by solar energy
  • Autonomy: GPS-guided navigation with satellite telemetry and remote command
  • Modular Design: Built for repairability, upgrades, and extreme endurance
  • Electronics: ESP32-based controller and fully open-source navigation software
  • Hull: Designed in Onshape and built with accessible fabrication methods
  • Estimated displacement: ~100-150 kg fully loaded (exact final figure TBD)

Design Philosophy

  • Open-source hardware and software
  • Designed in the open — every part visible and documented
  • Simplicity > complexity
  • Repairable at sea
  • Accessible to the maker community — no specialist shipyard required
  • Primary sail-powered, with auxiliary electric propulsion
  • Designed in Onshape — View the public Onshape project link

Design Progress