Alea

The 56-metre Alea was designed by Mani Frers and is intended for world cruising in indulgent comfort. A reverse bow gives Alea a distinctive and dynamic exterior profile, and the long waterline length is paired with a sloop rig sized to Panamax proportions – allowing her to clear the Bridge of the Americas over the Panama Canal. Alea promises a solid performance with low heel angles and a notably high average speed. A lifting keel that reduces the draft from 6.6m to 3.5m is partnered with twin carbon rudders, and her sail wardrobe includes a 682sqm mainsail and 484sqm blade headsail.

Her interior was penned by Milan-based studio ‘M2Atelier’. Open spaces and privacy were paramount, as was a generously-sized owner’s suite and an overall sense of simplicity.

Innovative features at the time of her build included retractable V-bollards on deck, V-drums to simplify headsail changes, and a submarine anchor system.

A huge lazarette houses an 8-metre tender, with stowage for a smaller model in the foredeck.