Lifestyle

Water Rocket

The ocean is the last wide-open slice of freedom, with no speed limits and ample room to cavort, making it the ideal setting for the exhilarating sport of offshore sailboat racing.
Words by Bill Lindsey | August 28, 2025 | Lifestyle

In one-design racing, crews aboard similar boats vie for first place as they race around floating markers. The wallyerocket51 was designed as the ultimate one-design to be sailed to victory. Wally founder Luca Bassani designed the vessel to be both extremely competitive yet easy to sail. With a length of 51 feet, it was created to strictly adhere to the rules of one-design racing, while maximizing every advantage. This is no cruiser that can be raced on weekends — it is all about performance, with a flat deck to allow the crew to maneuver during tacks and jibes, and dual helm stations to ensure the skipper has a clear view of the waters ahead; Wally.com.