The Wallyrocket51 marks a new milestone for Wally in performance racing. This 15.50-meter monotype, designed 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.
The Wallyrocket51 is a sailboat specifically designed for racing, combining cutting-edge technology with expertise in naval architecture. With a length of 15.50 meters and an ultra-light displacement of 6.3 tons, this yacht is engineered to maximize speed while remaining maneuverable, even with a reduced crew. Its design is the result of a collaboration between Wally and the renowned architects at Botin Partners, recognized experts in the world of the America’s Cup. The goal was to create a sailboat that excels in one-design regattas while being competitive in IRC and ORC classes. The outcome is a model that blends power and lightness, utilizing materials such as pre-impregnated carbon and Nomex.
Innovation and Ergonomics: A Boat Designed for Competition
One of the most remarkable aspects of the Wallyrocket51 is its ability to combine speed and stability with ergonomics optimized for racing. Its innovative keel, coupled with a trim tab configuration, enhances lift upwind while reducing drag. This system, combined with an optimized sail plan, ensures impressive performance on all courses.
The boat features rear-positioned ballast, which enhances stability while allowing for intelligent force distribution to optimize sailing in challenging conditions. Additionally, the deck layout has been designed to facilitate maneuvers with a reduced crew of eleven. This endows the boat with great versatility, whether for full-crewed races or lighter formats.
A sail plan designed for all points of sail
The sail plan of the Wallyrocket51 is one of its key assets, featuring a sail area of 167 m² upwind and 363 m² downwind. This configuration, combined with high-tech sail materials, allows the yacht to maintain great efficiency regardless of the wind angle. The use of advanced composite materials such as Corecell and carbon ensures exemplary strength and lightness, essential for competitive racing performance. These features guarantee competitiveness both on short courses and in long offshore races, where the ability to maintain high speeds over long distances becomes a decisive factor for victory.
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