Q is a magnificent 51.8-metre sailing yacht built for extensive blue-water cruising, a multi-award-winning ketch that presents an outstanding combination of performance excellence and sophistication. Custom-built to the unrivalled quality of the renowned New Zealand shipyard Alloy Yachts and delivered in 2008, with subsequent refits in 2014, 2016 and 2024, she pairs sleek, sculpted naval architecture and exterior styling by the legendary Dubois with a beautiful interior by Reymond Langton, and continues to set the standard in elegance, technology and sailing ability. Formerly named Mondango 2, she is built on a lightweight aluminium hull and superstructure with teak decks and driven by a powerful North Sails wardrobe, delivering genuine regatta performance with a top speed of around 15 knots, while her Caterpillar engine gives a huge cruising range for true all-oceans capability. Her expansive deck spaces, exceptional stability and refined systems ensure a smooth and exhilarating experience whether racing the wind or cruising gently into a secluded bay. A signature feature is her vast, climate-controlled cockpit, designed with a spectacular system of fully retractable wraparound windows that open or close at the touch of a button, offering sheltered or open-air dining with a sea view all year round. The open-plan main salon offers a full 360-degree panorama, a stylish and modern space with a subtle oriental twist thanks to her fabulous Reymond Langton interior, finished with fine materials, bespoke soft goods designed in London and beautiful details including a hand-crafted glass panel by a London artist. Life on deck is exceptional, with a large flybridge offering generous seating and alfresco dining and the best perch from which to watch the sailing action, while forward the tender well transforms into a large jacuzzi surrounded by sumptuous sunpads. An armada of water toys, from Laser dinghies and Seabobs to paddleboards, wakeboards and water skis, completes her adventurous offering. Accommodation is arranged for up to 10 guests, and up to 12 using the Pullman berths, across five luxurious en-suite staterooms on the lower deck. The full-beam master suite boasts a king-size bed and a unique vanity carved from rare pink onyx, with an en-suite shower room, while two double cabins with queen-size beds and two twin cabins, each with an additional Pullman berth, complete versatile accommodation ideally suited to families and groups of friends, all with en-suite shower rooms and finished with throws, cushions and covers coordinated specifically to each cabin. A professional crew of nine ensures relaxed and highly attentive service throughout. Q spends the summer season cruising the Mediterranean and the winter in the Caribbean, and offers charter guests a rare combination of award-winning Dubois design, Alloy Yachts build quality, a stunning panoramic interior, a superb climate-controlled cockpit and genuine sailing performance aboard one of the most accomplished blue-water sailing yachts of her size on the charter market. With her wealth of convivial social spaces and adventurous spirit she promises an unforgettable and exhilarating sailing charter for even the most discerning guests. Available for charter through Cecil Wright and Partners at rates from EUR 195,000 per week plus expenses, Q combines the thrill of high-performance sailing with the comfort and refinement of a fully crewed luxury yacht, making her an outstanding choice for families and sailing enthusiasts alike.
