How Wally’s 2026 racing season makes the ultimate case for ownership

From cruising through the turquoise waters of the British Virgin Islands to crossing the startlines of Naples and facing gale-force winds off Porto Cervo, Sardinia, it is evident that the Wally fleet has spent 2026 doing what it was built to do: winning. Officially kicking off its 2026 racing season in March at the North Sound Maxi Regatta in the British Virgin Islands,  the fleet from Italian shipyard Wally has carried this strong momentum forward into a full Mediterranean campaign involving more than a dozen yachts. For owners who may be considering a Wally, this regatta season, which is also Wally’s biggest Mediterranean season to date, offers something more tangible and persuasive than any brochure. Tuning in and watching a Wally win is a clear demonstration of what exactly these yachts can do and what an owner stands to gain. It’s clear that out on the open waters, Wally’s performance and engineering expertise speak entirely for themselves.

Wally’s highly successful Caribbean season set the tone for the rest of the year to date.  During the North Sound Maxi Regatta, which took place against the backdrop of the British Virgin Islands, the Wallycento V, owned by Karel Komárek, emerged the overall winner in 

Maxi Class after a consistent week across shifting conditions. The second Wallycento on the line, Galateia, finished in third place and fifth overall in the Combined Class. As founding partner of the regatta, which took place in March, Wally also hosted the Wally Sunset Cocktail at Biras Marina & Resort, another reminder that Wally ownership offers community and lifestyle, and not just a fast yacht. 

Following Wally’s success at the North Sound Maxi Regatta, the shipyard’s Mediterranean racing season began in May with the Tre Golfi Sailing Week in the Bay of Naples. Combining the ORC World Championship and the IMA Maxi European Championship, three competing Wallyrocket51s managed to collect several first and second places across eight races, with RocketNikka finishing third in the European Championship and claiming the first Wally Performance Trophy of the season. In the Maxi ranks, the Wallycento V won Division 1 of the IMA Maxi European Championship, while Galateia took line honours in the 150-mile offshore race after a remarkable 17-hour duel with V that finished just four minutes apart. Afterwards, the Wally fleet then moved to Porto Cervo for the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta and the Range Rover Sardinia Cup, with the latter back on the IRC circuit after more than a decade, where Wallyrockets Django and RocketNikka were able to finish second and third overall, completing a punishing 130-mile offshore race in gale-force winds that forced close to half of the fleet to retire.

Showcasing sustained, actual fleet-wide excellence across wildly varying conditions, the results of the racing season to date showcase the qualities any Wally buyer stands to gain. For example, the rise of the Wallyrocket51 as a one-design class reflects the shipyard’s ongoing dedication to innovation and has created a thriving owner-racing community. The Wallycento’s benchmark results showcase the shipyard’s advanced carbon construction, hull design and engineering, which underpin every yacht, whether destined for the startline or for fast, yet relaxed, easy cruising. Not to mention, the sheer variety of Wallys on display, from the Wallyrocket51s to the Wally 94s and the newly launched Wallywind110 Galma; together, these models showcase the full potential of the range to all prospective owners. 

For those who are still not fully convinced, fret not – Wally’s racing season is far from over. Its fleet raced on at the Cyclades Cup in the Aegean, where Wally was featured as Gold Partner and fielded one of its strongest showings at the regatta to date: four yachts on the startline, including the Wally 94 Vantanera, the 33-metre Wally B and Barong D, and the newly launched Wallywind110, Galma. The fleet then took to the classic offshore course of the Loro Piana Giraglia, the storied race from Saint-Tropez to Genoa, where the Wallyrocket51s highlighted their growing credibility, with RocketNikka (Roberto Lacorte) taking second and Django WR (Giovanni Lombardi Stronati) third place in the IRC overall classification. With the season coming to an end at the Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, which takes place at the end of September and sees the first seasonal Wally Performance Trophy awarded, it offers an ongoing story that any potential owner can follow, and maybe even one day join themselves.

The regattas are the truest proof of a Wally’s DNA, and that same level of quality is available to every owner. Explore the current selection of Wally yachts for sale with TWW Yachts, or contact our team today to find your perfect match.