Second wallywind110 Yacht Aiming for Costa Smeralda

Sailing enthusiasts who thrill to having a powerful performer underneath their feet should make a note. Come late August, this wallywind110 yacht, recently completed, will be carving through the waters of Sardinia. It’s the chance to see her sails trim, her crew deftly handle her, and better understand Wally’s approach to cruiser-racers.

This is hull number two in the wallywind110 series, following in the footsteps of the yacht Galma, which premiered last year. Like her, naval architecture for the hull comes from Judel/Vrolijk & Co. Performance, particularly in regattas, is a Wally hallmark. So, too, is a clean, uncluttered deck. As Luca Basani, Wally’s founder and chief designer, explained when the series was introduced a few years ago, “The wallywind110 is not just a superyacht that promises impressive performance.” Instead, “Wally has always been synonymous with both performance and design.” The flush-deck profile is reminiscent of raceboats. But, the 861-square-foot (80-square-meter) cockpit is completely for owners and guests to enjoy the ride or an anchorage. All sail-handling takes place aft, keeping the crew and friends and family out of each other’s way.

The 110-foot (33.4-meter) wallywind110 yacht has some other similarities to Galma yet also differences. Firstly, for commonalities, construction is carbon composite. Another common bond, styling and interiors are from the Santa Maria Magnolfi studio. Inviting guests to unwind and enjoy the lifestyle, the sailing superyacht has a “sea terrace,” a beamy, deep beach area. Between here and the cockpit, an owner’s party of eight can spend the day under the sun. The differences, though, come in design and performance. For example, the entire interior reflects a lighter color scheme, for example, helping amplify the sense of space. Additionally, while the owner of Galma had a well-stocked bar in the saloon, this saloon has a multi-use workspace instead. Yet another difference, the VIP stateroom has a sliding bed. Finally, equipment-wise, she has a telescopic keel. Galma has a fixed keel.