Wallyrocket51: A one-design at the cutting edge of ocean racing, combining speed and technology

The Wallyrocket51 marks a new milestone for Wally in the performance race. This 15.50-meter one-design, conceived in collaboration with Botin Partners, stands out for its optimized design and advanced materials. Combining lightness and maneuverability, it promises to excel in IRC and ORC competitions.

A design that pushes the limits of performance

The Wallyrocket51 is a yacht designed specifically for racing, combining state-of-the-art technology and naval architecture know-how. With a length of 15.50 meters and an ultra-light displacement of 6.3 tons, this yacht has been designed to maximize speed while remaining maneuverable, even with a reduced crew. Its design is the fruit of a collaboration between Wally and the renowned architects Botin Partners, recognized experts in the America's Cup world. The aim was to create a yacht that would perform well in one-design regattas and be competitive in the IRC and ORC classes. The result is a model that combines power and lightness, thanks to materials such as prepreg carbon and Nomex.

Innovation and ergonomics: A boat designed for racing

One of the most remarkable aspects of the Wallyrocket51 is its ability to combine speed and stability with race-optimized ergonomics. Its innovative keel, combined with a trim tab configuration, improves upwind lift while reducing drag. This system, coupled with an optimized sail plan, ensures impressive performance on all courses.

The boat's ballast tanks are positioned at the stern, enhancing stability while allowing intelligent distribution of forces to optimize sailing in difficult conditions. What's more, the deck layout has been designed to facilitate maneuvering with a crew reduced to eleven. This gives the boat great versatility, whether for fully-crewed races or in a lighter format.

A sail plan designed for all points of sail

The Wallyrocket51's sail plan is one of its main assets, with a sail area of 167 m² upwind and 363 m² downwind. This configuration, combined with high-tech sail materials, enables the yacht to maintain high efficiency whatever the wind angle. The use of cutting-edge composite materials such as Corecell and carbon ensures exemplary strength and lightness, essential for regatta performance. These characteristics ensure competitiveness on both short courses and long offshore races, where the ability to maintain high speeds over long distances becomes a decisive factor for victory.

A new era for Wally

With the launch of the Wallyrocket51, Wally continues its commitment to creating innovative yachts that turn yachting codes on their head. This one-design embodies both the technology and style for which the brand has been renowned since its inception. By combining elements borrowed from top-level racing with a minimalist, high-performance design, Wally opens a new page in its history, marked by innovation and excellence.

The Wallyrocket51 is much more than just a racing yacht: it is the symbol of a new generation of one-designs destined to excel in international competitions, while offering an uncompromising sailing experience.

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