For almost forty years, the performance and elegance of Firsts have regularly enabled their owners to shine on the water and win prestigious regattas. With the 2015 season comes the Carbon Edition. Still as reliable yet even more adept, the First 30, 35 and 40 have a new signature stamp synonymous with technology, design and ergonomics, providing you with heightened sensations and greater freedom.
Beneteau America was the biggest exhibitor at the Newport International Boat Show last week with 16 sailboats and powerboats on display, growing its presence by 50% in one year.
Its efforts were recompensed by winning theBest In-Water Sailboat Display award.
The new Oceanis 60, the largest boat in the Oceanis range, received a warm welcome at the Cannes Yachting festival last week.
With an unusual deck plan and interior design served by fine materials and an elegant finish, she combines the comfort at sea with thepleasures of relaxation while anchoring.
Last August, journalists from all over North America gathered at the Beneteau America headquarters in Annapolis to test the new powerboats on the Chesapeake Bay.
Stay tuned. Reviews on the Gran Turismo 35and Monte Carlo 4 coming soon in a magazine or on website near you!
The couple was first introduced to Beneteau at the London boatshow in 1982 and have since sailed over 160,000 nautical miles and to 114 countries on their Beneteau First 38S.
They have written four best-selling cruising books and give frequent educational talks.
Liza, joined by Sarah Curry, will give a women-only seminar, free for Beneteau owners, at the Annapolis Eastport Yacht Club on Oct 9th.