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  1. Q Class Yachts :: Home

    Welcome to the Q Class Website. The Universal Rule of Measurement, introduced in 1904 saw the birth of the Class Q. It was the first class to get started, followed by others such as the J, M and R classes. From 1904 until 1937, at least 16 of these boats were built. While originally intended for sailing in the USA and Canada, leading designers ...

  2. Revival of the Q Class, a mini J Class

    LWL 10.20m/33ft 7in. Beam 2.74m/9ft 0in. Draught 2.13m/7ft 0in. Displacement 10 tons. www.qclassyachts.com. At around 50ft the Q Class is still sufficiently large and powerful to have a good turn ...

  3. Universal Rule revival: meet the Q-Class Jour de Fete

    The Universal Rule evolved into 10 classes, from the 88ft (26.8m) I-Class, the J-Class, down to a 17ft (5.18m) waterline for the S-Class, 20ft (6.1m) for the R-Class, 25ft (7.62m) for the Q-Class, 31ft (9.44m) for the P-Class. Over the years and thanks to several rule changes, the boats were designed longer: the 1930 Jour de Fête has the ...

  4. Q Class Yachts :: Designs

    Click on the sail plan button for a gallery of expandable drawings showing what a new construction Q-boat will probably be like. Along with encouraging restoration of vintage Q-boats, we want to start a new class of modern Q-boats. These boats will race level under the New Universal Rule for competition amongst themselves, and will race against ...

  5. Q Class Yachts :: Follow the Class

    The Universal Rule saw the birth of Class Q. It was the first class to get started, followed by others such as the J, M and R classes. From 1904 until 1937, at least 16 of these boats were built. While originally intended for sailing in the USA and Canada, leading designers worldwide (Charles E. Nicholson, Tore Holm, and Johan Anker) were ...

  6. Q Yacht Charter Price (ex. Mondango 2)

    The 51.7m/169'7" 'Q' (ex. Mondango 2) sail yacht built by the New Zealander shipyard Alloy Yachts is available for charter for up to 10 guests in 5 cabins. This multi-award winning yacht features interior styling by British designer Reymond Langton Design. A majestic sight at sea, Q effortlessly combines classic looks with superb modern amenities, boasting expansive sunbathing areas and ...

  7. Spirit Yachts Announces New Contemporary Q Class Yacht Project

    Known as "mini J Class" yachts and steeped in sailing heritage, Q Class yachts were originally built under the Universal Rule of Measurement in the early 1900s. This rule was developed by the renowned naval architect Nathanael Herreshoff and adopted by the New York Yacht Club in 1903 to set entry criteria for the America's Cup and facilitate competitive racing.

  8. Q-ship

    British First World War Q-ship HMS Tamarisk. Q-ships, also known as Q-boats, decoy vessels, special service ships, or mystery ships, were heavily armed merchant ships with concealed weaponry, designed to lure submarines into making surface attacks. This gave Q-ships the chance to open fire and sink them. They were used by the British Royal Navy and the German Kaiserliche Marine during the ...

  9. Spirit Yachts

    At least 16 Q Class boats were built in the 1920s and 30s, some of which can be seen racing today. Spirit's current project (named 'The Falcon Study') is being commissioned by the owner and founder of Q7 Yacht Designs, Peter Silvester, who owns an original Q Class yacht named Falcon. ... Built in 1926 by the Herreshoff Manufacturing ...

  10. Discover the electric Q30

    Q30 batteries are easy to charge with 110V/20A or 220V/10A. They require minimal maintenance and you can drive 5 hours at 9 knts. Additional refrigerator/freezer. €1,350. Extra battery 10 kWh. Price upon request. 3-phase charging. €4,950. Solar panels on hard T-top.

  11. Luxury Sailing Yacht for Charter Q

    Q was built for extensive blue-water cruising, this multi-award-winning ketch-rigged sailing yacht presents an outstanding combination of performance excellence and sophistication. With unrivalled quality by the renowned Alloy Yachts and a sleek Dubois-designed exterior and interior, the custom-built Q was delivered in 2008 and underwent refits in 2014 and 2016.

  12. The full story behind the Q Boat from The World Is Not Enough

    In 1999 two distinctive boats featured in the new James Bond film The World Is Not Enough. The basic premise was a failed assassination attempt at MI6 from the River Thames, and the gunning platform was a Sunseeker Superhawk 34. But arguably the coolest boat in that sequence was the Q Boat that 007 gave chase in.

  13. Q7 Yacht Designs, Q Class Sailboat

    Q7 Yacht Designs was formed to maintain, sail and race 'Falcon', an original 1926 Q Class Sloop designed by Burgess, Swasey & Paine. 'Falcon' was manufactured in Bristol, Rhode Island by the Herreshoff Manufacturing Co. and lovingly restored between 2007 and 2012 by the renowned boat builder John Anderson. 'Falcon' is the inspiration for the Q7 ...

  14. Q Class Renewed

    At least 16 Q Class boats were built in the 1920s and 30s, some of which can be seen racing today. Spirit's current project (named 'The Falcon Study') is being commissioned by the owner and founder of Q7 Yacht Designs, Peter Silvester, who owns an original Q Class yacht named Falcon. Built in 1926 by the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company ...

  15. An ocean-going classic sailboat for sale under $20,000 ...

    Captain Q visits an Allied Seabreeze 35 'on the hard' in Ipswich, Massachusetts and finds a classic beauty sailboat that's been lovingly cared for for decade...

  16. Yacht Hunters

    Since our debut in October 2020 with " Captain Q, Yacht Hunter," our mission has been to inspire, educate, and entertain.Whether it's touring vintage sailboats with Captain Q or witnessing Ran-day's hands-on work on his 1973 sailboat, we aim to make sailing more accessible and encourage our viewers to take the leap with their own adventures in sailing.

  17. Q Class Yachts :: Why Q Class

    Restored vintage boats are currently altered so much that they won't rate Class Q at present, but new construction boats would comply. The Class would introduce a VPP Velocity Prediction Program as a handicapping rule (similar to that pioneered by the J-Class). In that way vintage boats can compete on handicap with new construction boats.

  18. Yacht Hunters

    Inspiration & education for the aspiring sailor. The home of 'Captain Q, Yacht Hunter' & other sailing-related shows, we're focused on classic sailboats, sailing adventures, and how you can take ...

  19. Duckworks

    Draft, keel up=1'8" - 0.508M. Draft, keel dn=3'8" - 1.117M. The Q—17 is a plywood sloop designed for the amateur builder. The construction is Taped Seam with FRP sheathing, which means that it is permanently tight and a strong, one piece structure. All parts are detailed so that they may be prefabricated. No lofting is required.

  20. List of cities in Donetsk Oblast

    List of cities. Jump to table of cities. Donetsk, capital and most populous city in Donetsk Oblast [ 2][ 33] Mariupol, second most populous city and deepest port on the Sea of Azov [ 2][ 34] Makiivka, an industrial city in the Donetsk-Makiivka urban agglomeration [ 2][ 35] Kramatorsk, the oblast's de facto capital since the start of the Russo ...

  21. The duck boats are rallying! Follow the live coverage from the Celtics

    Before heading out on the Duck Boats, members of the Boston Celtics gathered at TD Garden for a Q&A forum, hosted by former Celtic and current broadcaster Brian Scalabrine. Players had the chance ...

  22. No elevator and staff untrustworthy

    Eva: No elevator and staff untrustworthy - See 22 traveler reviews, 9 candid photos, and great deals for Eva at Tripadvisor.

  23. Distance Tehran → Donetsk

    Shows the distance in kilometres between Tehran and Donetsk and displays the route on an interactive map. Worldwide distance calculator with air line, route planner, travel duration and flight distances.

  24. Artemivs'k, Donetsk, UA

    Check out our current live radar and weather forecasts for Artemivs'k, Donetsk, UA to help plan your day.

  25. Last key bridge in Kursk region struck as Ukraine attempts to sever

    As Ukraine's incursion into Russian territory enters its third week, key bridges have been coming under attack. Over four days, three bridges in the Kursk region were either destroyed or damaged.