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New wallyrocket51 – honed for excellence
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Ferretti Group’s Wally brand has debuted the wallyrocket51, its first pure sailing race boat.
Excitement is spreading beyond the Ferretti Group’s recent launch of the Wally wallyrocket51: its new sailing race boat; photos: Maurizio Paradisi
The new wallyrocket51, the first “pure racing sailing model” signed by Wally, has been launched. This represents a new milestone in sailing innovation while maintaining the brand’s aim for strength in style and performance in equal measure.
Conceived to be the fastest owner-driver monotype in the world, she is also designed to excel in IRC and ORC competitions, thanks to a design optimised in every detail.
Wally’s sailing yachts have previously been noted for innovation, achieving benchmarks for performance. In this new model, acquired knowledge, flair and precision are channelled into a new design and competitive-sailing direction.
With a length of 15.5m, the wallyrocket51 features a light displacement of 6.3 tonnes and a refined hull. The new design was realised together with Botin Partners, known for their America’s Cup experience and success in the 50ft and 100ft classes. The boat’s design allows for a rating bonus due to its length (qualifying for TP52 racing) and innovative features such as the trim tab, which improves upwind lift while reducing drag.
The wallyrocket51 is designed to be not only fast, but also versatile and easy to manoeuvre, even with a reduced crew of 11 on board. The water ballast at the stern further enhances the stability and strength of the hull, while the ergonomics of the deck are designed to ensure maneuverability with varying numbers of people on hand. Her sail plan, with 167sqm of surface area when sailing upwind and 363sqm when sailing downwind, together with advanced materials such as pre-preg carbon, Nomex and Corecell contribute to making the boat very competitive and technologically advanced.
The wallyrocket51 seems to have brought a ‘serious’ sailing yacht that combines style and performance – not to mention fun – at the highest level with a well-honed new design that could well mark a new chapter in the world of racing.
