Beneteau

Just few words to introduce the Beneteau Rally in Croatia : the sea, the navigation, a good food and wines, Beneteau yachts, a wonderful landscapes etc. Attractive ?

Beneteau Rally is a combination of sailing regatta, navigation, promoting the beauty of the Adriatic, cultural and historic treasures of Croatia and enjoying the gastronomy specialites of Dalmatia.

May be those photos will give you an idea ?

    

Term: 10/10/2010-12/10/2010

Route: Split–Palmižana-Vis–Starigrad

The program includes:

10/10. departure from marina Kaštela to island Palmizana in Hvar (24 NM). Dinner will be served in one of the famous Palmizana restaurants.

11/10. route Palmižana-Vis (around Paklenski islands – depending on weather conditions). Arrival in Vis and the dinner at famous restaurant Pojoda.

12/10. route Palmižana – Starigrad. Arrival at Hektorovic Kaštel with local specialties. The dinner and the award ceremony will follow in one of the most famous restaurants in Stari Grad.

Sailing boats will be devided in 2 groups, and awards will be given to the first, second and third placed crews in each group.

For more information :

www.ultra-sailing.hr
booking@ultra-sailing.hr

A new victory for the First 40 La Reponse in the final race in IRC2 during this regatta, the high point of the English season. Peter Morton and Andrew McIrvine won three out of the seven races held, the best preparation for the Commodore's Cup that will be taking place in the same waters from 15 August.

Picture : Peter Morton and Andrew McIrvine collect the Trophy.

Gone is the stress of manoeuvring in harbour. BENETEAU is launching DOCK & GO, an exclusive innovation to bring your boat alongside with complete peace of mind.

    BENETEAU re- invents boat handling

By allowing yachtsmen to have access to the most complicated harbour berths, BENETEAU is removing a huge burden from sailors’ enjoyment of being on the water and lifting the apprehension felt about manoeuvring. A child would be able to bring an Oceanis 50 alongside her berth, in complete confidence.

    An intuitive joystick makes berthing precise, safe and fun 


Thanks to its joystick, which synchronises a pivoting saildrive base and bowthruster, DOCK & GO allows you to manoeuvre a large sailing yacht calmly, whatever the wind and tide or port layout. 


Fun and very intuitive, the system makes berthing the boat in a restricted space easy and gives a precision of movement without comparison. 






    Safety and thrust for error-free handling 

Uniting safety and thrust, DOCK & GO combines the assistance of the engine and bowthruster, giving the same thrust both astern and ahead. Compatible with feathering or folding propellers, DOCK & GO optimises a yacht’s thrust for all-round manoeuvrability. 

Discover the video

Available from September 2010, DOCK & GO will be offered on models fitted with Yanmar 75HP SD engines. The DOCK & GO option will therefore fit the Sense (50’), Oceanis 46 and Oceanis 50.

Take an exclusive look at the first photos of the Sense (50') took in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie – which will be previewed at the Festival de la Plaisance of Cannes, the Grand-Pavois of La Rochelle and the Southampton Boat Show.
 







Discover the Sense (50') by following this link.

Photo credit: BENETEAU photo library

With 2 bullets and 7 times on the podium, "No Chance" won IRC2 Champion title and finishes second overall.
Congratulations to Chris, Hannah and their crew for this superbe result.
 
 
Credit : Paul Wyeth


C. Neve 's story : English version - French Version

On 8 April in the Asian Marine & Boating Awards at CIBS2010 – The China International Boat Show in Shanghai: The FIRST 40 was selected as the Best Sailing Yacht Under 45 Feet by a judging panel whose members included sailing professionals and journalists from the sailing and lifestyle press.

On 17 April in Hong Kong (Gold Coast Boat Show): The FIRST 40 was voted Best Production Sailing Yacht Under 51 Feet at the Christophle Asia Boating Awards. Hosted by the magazines China Boating and Asia-Pacific Boating, this event has been presenting over 20 awards to the leading players in the boating world for the last 5 years.
For more information, visit: www.asiaboatingawards.com

Leisure sailors, sailing professionals or just anyone interested to find out more... all are welcome aboard this innovative site to contribute to the discussion and work with like-minded contributors to sketch out the yacht of tomorrow.

All lovers of the sea are now welcome to come aboardwww.sailboats-of-tomorrow.

Bon voyage!

> Spi Ouest France
Victory was secured by the First 40 Courrier Zen skippered by Gery Trentesaux after 7 legs sailed in wind conditions ranging from 10 to 30 knots. 

Courrier Zen’s victory was assured from the last leg, and the boat enjoyed a podium position 5 times during the course of this magnificent Spi Ouest. 

Cornouaille Nautique, the First 40 from Bénodet, finished in 5th place, after dominating the 3 races held on the first day. 

It should be noted that no less than 5 First 40s took part in this Spi Ouest.

The owners of First 31.7s, now grouped together as an association, took part in a very lively contest held over 8 completed legs, with M. Devanneaux on Point 7-2 coming in victorious. 

By assembling a flotilla of 21 F 31.7s, the owners’ association was able to demonstrate the powerful dynamic of this new class now recognised by the FFV (French Sailing Association).

> RORC Easter Series
M. and Mme Neve on their brand new First 35 No Chance took second place in the IRC 3 class after 7 legs sailed over the 3 days.
No Chance enjoyed 6 podium positions, with 3 first places in the course of the final day.

> Marseilles International Sailing Week
The First 35 Tahina only managed to come in 4th place overall, despite achieving 3 victories in the 7 legs sailed under the big swell conditions caused by the Mistral.
But it shouldn’t be forgotten that only 15 days ago M. Pierre Alain Tocci on Tahina finished 2nd in the Massilia Cup.

A big round of applause for all those owners who flew the BENETEAU First flag so well.

- Oceanis 50 
Exhibited at Cannes, Southampton & Genova Boat shows

- Oceanis 58
Exhibited at Cannes, Genova Boat Shows

- First 35
Exhibited at  Cannes, La Rochelle, Southampton &Genova Boat Shows 

©Gilles Martin Raget