Wally Unveils a Carbon-Fiber Super Sailer with Cruiser Credentials
When it comes to the kinds of boats Cruising World typically covers, the new wallywind110 is… not one of them. At 109 feet and 8 inches, with a flush carbon deck longer than most readers’ driveways and an owner’s suite the size of some starter homes, this boat lives in the rarified world of superyachts. But we’d be remiss not to tip our hats to a sailboat that, despite its scale, blends advanced racing technology with real-world cruising design—and frankly, just looks this good doing it.
Launched in July 2025, hull No. 2 of the wallywind110 series is the latest collaboration between Wally (now part of the Ferretti Group), German naval architects judel/vrolijk & co, and Italian design firm Santa Maria Magnolfi. While its sistership Galma debuted last year, the second 110-foot model introduces a number of refinements, including a soft sand-grey hull and a brighter, more relaxed interior palette.
Built entirely in carbon fiber and engineered for speed, the wallywind110 sports twin rudders, a powerful Hall Spars carbon rig, and a telescopic keel that stretches from 4.5 to 6.95 meters. The hull, optimized by judel/vrolijk, is designed to deliver “outstanding performance in all conditions”—words we’ve heard before, but which, in this case, may actually hold water.
What makes this behemoth especially interesting to the cruising set is its hybrid identity. Wally’s pitch: a boat that can turn heads at a regatta line, but also chew through bluewater miles in safety and style. The high bulwarks and recessed guest cockpit prioritize offshore protection, while the open aft deck and forward lounge—complete with removable furniture—transform at anchor into a floating entertainment platform.
Belowdecks, there’s flexibility too. The full-beam owner’s suite includes space for walk-in closets and a private lounge, while the VIP cabin features a convertible bed, and the salon now trades its bar for a workspace—practical touches that hint at extended cruising capability, not just cocktail hours. There’s also room for five crew, naturally, to keep things running when the guests are busy doing… well, whatever superyacht guests do.
Wally plans to debut this latest 110-footer at the Costa Smeralda in Sardinia this August. Whether you’re a circumnavigation-minded cruiser or a dockside dreamer, she’s a reminder that performance and polish don’t have to be mutually exclusive—even at 110 feet.
What Can Cruisers Learn from Superyachts?
While 100-foot carbon sailboats like the wallywind110 might seem galaxies away from the average cruising boat, the technologies and design trends they showcase often trickle down to production models within a few years. For everyday sailors, watching the superyacht world is a little like peeking into the future of cruising.
Composite construction is a prime example. High-end yards like Wally have long embraced full carbon hulls and decks for strength and weight savings. While few production boats will go fully carbon anytime soon, advances in resin infusion and hybrid laminates (like carbon-reinforced grid structures or carbon rigs) are becoming more common in sub-50-footers—especially in performance-oriented cruisers and multihulls.
Twin rudders are another design once limited to Open 60s and superyachts. Their ability to maintain control when heeled and their redundancy appeal to offshore sailors. We’re now seeing twin rudders become standard on boats like the latest Beneteaus, Jeanneaus, and even some catamarans.
Convertible interior spaces—like transforming berths, multipurpose saloons, and modular furniture—may seem indulgent on a 110-footer, but they’re becoming increasingly relevant for cruisers trying to get more use out of less space. Whether it’s a nav station that doubles as an office or a saloon that reconfigures for guests, flexibility is in.
Bottom line: Keep an eye on the dream boats. You might not need crew quarters or a teak foredeck lounge, but the systems and layouts they pioneer could help shape the next generation of smart, seaworthy cruising boats.
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