Elysium
A New Era in Performance Sailing
The wallyrocket51 is not just another high-performance vessel—it’s a one-design race boat engineered to disrupt global competition. Inspired by owner-driver sailing and optimized to win in IRC racing and ORC rating formats, this revolutionary 15.5-meter carbon fiber yacht is built to perform with uncompromising precision and unmistakable Wally elegance.
The Vision Behind
For over 30 years, Wally yachts have consistently pushed the limits of luxury and performance. With this yacht, the brand has delivered a platform that merges one-design integrity with rating rule versatility, giving owners unmatched flexibility.
“When I founded Wally, I wanted to create fast, stylish, and owner-friendly sailboats,” says founder Luca Bassani. “Today, the wallyrocket51 is the answer to a shifting market—offering thrilling offshore racing yacht experiences with high residual value and simplified ownership.”
Designed by Champions: The Botin Partners Edge
To build a light displacement yacht that performs under pressure yet remains manageable for private helmsmen, Wally entrusted Botin Partners design studio with the naval architecture. Leveraging years of TP52 and Maxi experience, the result is a 6,250kg powerhouse fitted with a 640-liter-per-side water ballast system.
The innovative hull, refined carbon fiber yacht structure, and optimized sail plan enable the wallyrocket51 to excel in IRC racing and ORC rating standards—a boat built to win on every front.
Design That Performs—and Turns Heads
Wallyrocket51’s performance-centric DNA is balanced by aesthetic innovation. Santa Maria Magnolfi partnered with Wally and Botin Partners design to blend sleek lines with functional elegance.
Signature Wally elements—such as the inverted sheer line, aggressive stern, and racer-style helm—anchor this Wally yacht performance masterpiece in a league of its own. Every choice supports both form and function, upholding Wally’s forward-thinking legacy.
Precision Engineering & Construction Excellence
Built with aerospace-grade materials like pre-preg carbon, Corecell, and Nomex, the wallyrocket51 offers extreme weight control. Even a 3% deviation translates to critical speed losses. Supervised by Pure Design & Engineering, the build quality matches its bold ambitions.
Owners can rely on the offshore racing yacht heritage to deliver speed, structural confidence, and long-term performance sustainability.
Unmatched Sail Power & Control
She is powered by a 94 sqm square-top main and a 265 sqm gennaker, totalling 360 sqm of raw downwind energy. The Southern Spars rig and Future Fibres AEROsix hybrid carbon rigging provide an ultra-responsive sailing experience.
Guided by legends Vasco Vascotto and Guillermo Parada, the sea trials off Valencia confirmed what insiders suspected: the wallyrocket51 delivers performance and pure joy at the helm.
Switch Gears—Dominate Formats
Designed to adapt, the Wallyrocket51 easily transitions between one-design race boat mode and manual-powered formats compliant with IRC racing and ORC rating rules. The hydraulic system and battery pack are modular, ensuring competitive fairness while keeping handling light and intuitive.
A powered water ballast system allows rapid side-to-side transfer in 6-7 seconds, critical in competitive maneuvers. It’s a light displacement yacht with the intelligence to match its speed.
Racing Debut: Instant Domination
Debuted at the ORC Central and Southern Tyrrhenian National Championship, crushing the fleet with three wins out of 4 and securing first overall. More than a debut—it was a statement.
Next up: Cowes-Dinard-Saint Malo, the Admiral’s Cup, and the Fastnet. Wally’s breakthrough design is now a threat on the world stage.
Engineered for the Elite Owner-Driver
“This is a one-design race boat that delivers on every promise,” says Parada. “The rig is taller, the innovations are built-in, and the handling is sublime. It will attract serious owner-driver sailing competitors and maxi yacht owners looking for something lighter and more thrilling.”The wallyrocket51 is more than just fast. It’s engineered, styled, and calibrated for the ultimate dual purpose: elite-level racing with a personal touch.
Wally Yacht Performance: Where Innovation Meets the Sea
Born to Redefine Sailing
In a world bound by tradition, Wally was born to challenge it.
Founded in 1994 by visionary entrepreneur Luca Bassani, Wally set out to do what no one had dared: create neither fast nor beautiful yachts, but uncompromisingly both.
Today, that vision lives on in what the world now recognizes as Wally yacht performance—a philosophy of precision, freedom, and design that sails years ahead.
What Defines Wally Yacht Performance?
Wally yacht performance is not a number. It’s not just about speed.
It’s a mindset—an exacting pursuit of excellence where:
- Every curve is engineered for a purpose.
- Every gram of material is weighed against hydrodynamic gains.
- Every feature serves both function and beauty.
This performance is defined by:
- Unparalleled acceleration and control, whether cruising or racing
- Architectural purity, with clean lines that defy trend
- Owner-focused usability, allowing solo or shorthanded sailing with ease
- Technology that vanishes into experience, from hydraulic systems to smart ballast
Wally doesn’t build boats. Wally crafts experiences.
Design as Performance
At Wally, form is not separate from speed. It is speed.
Minimalist deck layouts, flush hatches, and seamless glass panels reduce drag and celebrate simplicity. Inverted sheer lines and sculpted bows aren’t visual indulgences but wind-cutting innovations.
This fusion of art and engineering is Wally’s signature—a balance of disruptive design and relentless function, unmistakable in every silhouette across the fleet.
Material Mastery and Technical Innovation
Wally yacht performance begins with construction. Each yacht is born from the world’s most advanced materials: pre-preg carbon fiber, Corecell foam, titanium fittings, and Naval-grade composites. The build tolerances are so acceptable that even a 2% weight shift matters.
Every detail is tested at the intersection of nautical engineering and industrial design:
- Ballast systems that transfer water in seconds
- Automated sail handling that turns complexity into simplicity
- Rigs so light and stiff they feel like extensions of the wind.
This is not a performance you measure in decimals. This is the performance you feel at the helm.
For the Owner-Driver Who Demands More
The Wally experience is tailored for those who helm their path.
These are not yachts for spectators. Wally yachts are designed for the bold—the owner who wants immediacy, feedback, and the kind of control only a finely tuned machine can deliver.
Yet, despite their raw potential, every Wally remains effortless to sail. Innovative winch systems, push-button sail management, and self-tacking jibs make single-handed performance possible and joyful.
A Legacy Written in Water
From Monaco to the Med, Portofino to Palma, Wally yachts have become icons of prestige and performance.
Their presence turns heads. Their wake turns pages. But beneath the luxury lies a truth: these are yachts made to be sailed hard, not just admired from the marina.
That’s the soul of Wally yacht performance—elegance that earns its speed.
Looking Ahead: The Future of Wally Performance
Wally continues to push the frontier. With collaborations spanning the world’s best naval architects, engineers, and materials experts, the next generation of Wally yachts will go further, faster, and smarter.
Expect:
- Full-hybrid and regenerative systems
- Sail trim automation powered by AI
- Next-gen hull design for even greater efficiency
- Integrated digital navigation and diagnostics
And always, always with design that stirs the soul.
The Spirit of Wally
To sail a Wally is to reject compromise.
To feel the sea at 20 knots, in silence.
To glide with precision and presence.
To own something timeless, not trendy.
To command a vessel engineered not for applause, but for performance.
“Wally isn’t about what the world expects from yachts. It’s about what we expect from ourselves.”
— Luca Bassani, Founder
About the ORC Central and Southern Tyrrhenian National Championship
The ORC Central and Southern Tyrrhenian National Championship is one of Italy’s most competitive offshore sailing events, sanctioned by the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC)—the globally recognized authority for rating and handicapping offshore yachts.
Held annually along the stunning coastlines of Central and Southern Italy, this prestigious regatta brings together top-tier racing yachts and elite sailing crews to compete under the ORC rating system, which balances yacht design performance with crew skill in a fair and regulated environment.
The event features multiple races across varying wind and sea conditions, proving ground for cutting-edge yacht design, tactical mastery, and owner-driven competition. It is a cornerstone of the Mediterranean racing calendar and a key benchmark for yachts aiming to qualify for international regattas, including the ORC World Championship.
Winning at this level is a statement of performance and a validation of design, teamwork, and execution at the highest level of offshore sailing.
