Luca’s vision of purity in design, innovation in materials and focus on outstanding performance changed the game again with the launch of the first WallyPower.

Luca Bassani Antivari, founder and president of Wally has been sailing for 40 years

Luca Bassani Antivari, founder and president of Wally has been sailing for 40 years. In 1991, unable to find a yacht that satisfied his exacting requirements, he designed and custom-built one that combined the ability to sail solo with outstanding safety and comfort for his family and friends.

He was quickly inundated with requests from others wanting similar yachts so he found Wally in 1994 to satisfy their needs.

His innovative approach, using advanced, lightweight materials such as carbon fibre, striking contemporary design and innovative concepts such as his patented Magic Trim sail handling system and self-tacking jib has revolutionised the yacht industry.

Luca’s vision of purity in design, innovation in materials and focus on outstanding performance changed the game again with the launch of the first WallyPower.

Unlike anything seen before, this supercruiser was unveiled to exceptional acclaim and became an instant global icon and a benchmark for the industry.

Under Luca’s guidance Wally continues to innovate and is the only two time winner of the Compasso d’Oro, the worlds most important prize for industrial design.