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Built in pre-preg carbon sandwich and developed by Wally Team in
collaboration with Pure Design & Engineering, Botin Partners and

precision to the next level Studio Santa Maria Magnolfi, the wallyrocket51 takes structural

Every Wally launch marks a leap a cutting-edge water ballast system selected Pure Design & Engineering
forward for the international sailing (with 170-US gallon/640 liter for- to supervise the project. Featuring
scene, with its unsurpassed perfor- ward-stern tanks on each side) for a pre-preg carbon fibre sandwich
mance, uncompromising comfort, exceptional performance. structure with Corecell and Nomex,
and unparalleled style. The project Botin’s work revolved around per- the hull was clearly built by a team of
goal was to create a 50-foot, one- formance, but Wally also wanted to racing experts.
design owner-driver racing boat that put its unmistakable mark on the wal- The synergy between highly ac-
could be competitive under IRC/ORC lyrocket51. Santa Maria Magnolfi was complished teams, futuristic visions,
rating systems: a fast and thrilling, entrusted with this task. Collaborat- and cutting-edge materials has giv-
yet accessible, vessel that combined ing with Botin and Wally, it added dis- en rise to outstanding performance.
precision, team spirit, and the classic tinctive style traits without compro- Owners and sailors will be delight-
Wally appeal. mising the vessel’s competitive drive. ed see how well the wallyrocket51
A dream that blended beauty and Despite its unadulterated racing DNA, is equipped for speed, with a 98 m²
speed came true: the wallyrocket51 the wallyrocket51 has a quintessential (1055 ft ) square-top mainsail on a
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made its eagerly awaited debut at the Wally look in everything from the re- Southern Spars mast – with Future
ORC Mediterranean Championship in verse sheerline and the aft air vents Fibres AEROsix hybrid carbon rigging
Sorrento and put up an awe-inspiring inspired by bigger yachts, to the helm – that contributes to a sail plan boast-
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show. wheels with a sporty design like on the ing a 167 m (1.798 ft ) surface area
For the naval architecture, Wally wallywind110. Even the aft discharge when sailing upwind.
turned to racing masters Botin Part- design calls to mind a “W” shape. Meanwhile, a 265 m² (2.852 ft )
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ners. The result is a boat with a dis- Building an ultra-lightweight rac- gennaker takes it to 363 m² (3.907 ft )
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placement of just 13,779 lbs (6.250 kg), er requires utmost precision, so Wally when sailing downwind.

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