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For Wally, building a yacht optimized solely for upwind

or reaching conditions would mean limiting its potential

and tying its performance to the whims of wind. The new

wallyrocket71 was engineered to excel in any racecourse

and scenario.

Slightly shorter than the Maxi 72, The wallyrocket71 is designed to
the wallyrocket71 benefits from a sig- deliver uncompromising versatility.
nificant weight reduction (approxi- For Wally, building a yacht optimized
mately two metric tons). This enables solely for upwind or reaching condi-
a smaller keel profile and a slightly tions would mean limiting its poten-
shorter mast, creating a considerable tial and tying its performance to the
amount of gains. The result is a ves- whims of wind. The new wallyrocket71
Flight mode: on. The wallyrocket71 powers forward with
sel that matches its competitors in was engineered to excel in any race-
terms of agility but outperforms them course and scenario.
every square metre of sail working at full efficiency
in light-air conditions, responding with Wally is writing an exciting new
explosive acceleration. chapter in performance sailing, with
While the water ballast is approx- a yacht that is poised to rank among
imately 35% heavier than comparable the fastest in its class. It is far more
yachts, the advanced on-board trans- than a new vessel, it is a bold mission
fer system allows 2.7 tons of water to statement that marks a leap forward
shift from side to side in just six sec- and underlines Wally’s commitment to
onds, ensuring responsive maneuver- innovation, performance, and stellar
ing. During the initial trials, the yacht design.
reached 10.5-11 knots upwind with With the wallyrocket71, Wally isn’t
ease and often managed to exceed just trimming sails: it is rewriting the
wind speed when sailing downwind. rules of regatta racing.

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