The Audace Sailing Team of the University of Trieste has once again established itself as one of the leading teams at the SuMoth Challenge, the international competition held in Malcesine, on Lake Garda, bringing together university teams engaged in the design, construction and sailing of high-performance, low-environmental-impact foiling boats.

The UniTS team completed the event with outstanding results: first place in the S1 Design category, ahead of UNICA Sailing Team from the University of Cagliari and Impetus from the Technical University of Munich; third place in the S2 Manufacturing category, behind Politecnico di Milano and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology; and first place in the S3 Regatta category, with a lead of more than 20 points over the runner-up.

On the water, Audace Sailing Team successfully combined sailing expertise with the work carried out over months of preparation. After a cautious start, the crew gradually strengthened its position, securing seven first-place finishes in 17 races. The contribution of the two helmsmen proved decisive: Centuori in the regattas and Mutti in the speed tests, both able to make the most of the boat’s characteristics in stronger winds as well as in lighter conditions, when the boat was among the first to lift out of the water.

The result confirms the value of a project that brings together university education, technological innovation, sustainability and nautical culture, showcasing in an international setting the skills developed within the University and Trieste’s sailing tradition.

The SuMoth Challenge 2026 therefore ends with a highly positive outcome for the team, which is already looking ahead to the next edition with the aim of continuing to develop increasingly efficient, sustainable and competitive solutions.