VANTANERA

Few names carry as much weight under sail as Wally, and Vantanera is a clear expression of what that yard set out to prove: that a yacht can be genuinely fast and genuinely civilised at the same time. Just over 30 metres, drawn by German Frers and built in carbon fibre by Luca Bassani's Wally Yachts, she has the low, purposeful profile that made the brand instantly recognisable on the water — and the performance to justify it. Launched in 2003 and the subject of a refit completed in 2025, she has been kept to a standard that reflects continuous care rather than a single cosmetic push. The sailing package is serious: Southern Spars mast and boom, ECsix carbon rigging, and full wardrobes of North Sails for both racing and cruising, backed by up-to-date navigation and electronics. Sailors who want to trim, helm and feel the yacht load up will find plenty to occupy them; those who would rather stay put on deck with a drink while the crew handles the manoeuvre will barely register the effort. Below, she accommodates 8 guests across 3 cabins, including the owner's cabin and two further cabins each with a double bed. Detailed bed configuration is available on request. Her professional crew know the yacht intimately — the kind of familiarity that shows less in what they say than in how quietly the day unfolds around you, from an early breakfast on deck to a long reach into the afternoon breeze.