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The annual Miami Yacht Show starts eight days from now. Celebrating its 32nd year, the event is one of the last on the boat-show calendar for the winter season. Interestingly, the show is really two events, with the second, Superyacht Miami, a show within the show. Regardless, you can expect to find more than 400Continue Reading
The year 1999 marked two significant firsts in yachting. The Voiles de St. Tropez regatta got its start, and Luca Bassani established the Wally Class racing yachts. Not coincidentally, Wally Class owners have participated in the regatta over the ensuing two decades, and Wally itself has supported the race, too. Therefore, Wally used this year’sContinue Reading
Whereas Wally sailing yachts attract some of the most passionate cruisers and racers, Wallypower craft attract those who thrill to speeds on the Mediterranean Sea. While the 118 Wallypower was one of the first, the subsequent powerboats have been in the sub-100-foot (30-meter) size range. In addition, Wally’s founder, Luca Bassani, has been the soleContinue Reading
Wally has earned a reputation for powerful cruisers that are equally suitable for racing. Now part of the Ferretti Group fold, it’s introducing a semi-custom superyacht taking the concept up a notch. The Wally 101 promises relaxation areas more like a larger yacht. Plus, she incorporates a lifting keel, the Wally Magic Keel, that doesn’tContinue Reading
PHOTO: Gilles Martin Raget Fans of the idiosyncratic boats by Wally have another tender/dayboat to consider, the 48 Wallytender. This 48-foot (14.5-meter) boat is a restyled version of the very first Wallytender. While she reflects the brand’s signature style and performance, she incorporates additional know-how from the brand’s new parent company, the Ferretti Group. NewsContinue Reading
Following months of negotiations, Wally has become part of the Ferretti Group. Based in Monaco, Wally is the brainchild of Luca Bassani, an avid yachtsman. He has designed all of the yachts since he established the builder in 1994. Since that time, it has launched nearly 50 sailing yachts—all sailing superyachts. It also has launchedContinue Reading