Our Story at KILARA Racing

KILARA Racing is a new team dedicated to fostering a passion for yacht racing that transcends the competition but makes sure that we always have fun.

We first fell for the WALLYROCKET 51 during sea-trials off Ancona in December 2024. Despite a short sea and winter conditions the boat in the hands of members of the team was exhilarating and impressive. The owner  boldly took the decision to go for it, excited by the ambition of WALLY YACHTS to create a One Design Class where all the boats would be equal and the craziness of endless modifications would be eliminated.

It was a tough and tight schedule to have the boat built and ready to race in time for Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez  - the projected first regatta for the new team.

We made it. With only five days training to set up and introduce the new team members, we were on the starting line.

Our next regatta was the ORC World Championships in Sorrento in May 2026. Stiff competition in tricky conditions and we learnt a lot and made adjustments.

Then came the Giraglia Inshore Regatta in Saint Tropez where we finished 4th overall.

Now we have completed the ORC Tre-Golfe in Sorrento and the Giraglia with some new team members and refinements. We are getting quicker...

Now we hope to refine and hone our abilities during the full 2026 season. Never forgetting - its gotta be fun!