Yachts International

THE SPACE RACE

Wally yachts, sail or power, have always provoked polar-opposite reactions. Purists deride founder Luca Bassani’s apparent disdain for tradition, and forward-thinkers regard him as a savior put on earth to shake up the “white boat” school of yacht design. Although the brand is now fully owned by the Ferretti Group, Bassani has lost none of his impish delight in challenging convention. His latest creation, the semi-displacement wallywhy200, is one of the most innovative yachts in her class.

Wally calls it a “space” ship for

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