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22/07/2008
The First 45 is victorious in the Cowes – Dinard.
Lady Courrier shows her superiority over all classes.
The well-known Cowes-Dinard race took place over the weekend of 14 July, an event of some 164 miles. About a hundred boats from all over Europe were at the start. Géry Trentesaux’s First 45, Lady Courrier showed her superiority in her class as well as in the overall standing and returned with the Edward VII Cup.
According to Géry Trentesaux, the boat was very fast and the tactics adopted had paid off. “We decided to go to the west, which paid off for us as we found an excellent lay line for Les Hanois and were able to hold the spinnaker right up to the finishing line.”
With this victory, a very beautiful trophy is added to the First 45’s recent wealth of prizes.
For further information: http://www.rorc.org/content/view/358/1/
According to Géry Trentesaux, the boat was very fast and the tactics adopted had paid off. “We decided to go to the west, which paid off for us as we found an excellent lay line for Les Hanois and were able to hold the spinnaker right up to the finishing line.”
With this victory, a very beautiful trophy is added to the First 45’s recent wealth of prizes.
For further information: http://www.rorc.org/content/view/358/1/
10/07/2008
OCÉANIS 54 - An invitation to travel
Exhibited at the Cannes and Southampton Boat shows.
The Océanis 54 continues with everything that has made the new generation of Océanis successful and brings a magnificent yacht with flowing lines designed by Berret-Racoupeau to those who travel the oceans.
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10/07/2008
Océanis 34
All the attractions of an OCEANIS in 9.99 metres!
In response to great demand, BENETEAU are launching on the market a model of under 10 metres length, a cruiser offered with two layout versions. Whether fitted with two or three cabins, the Océanis 34 offers spacious and friendly living spaces.
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10/07/2008
New : OCEANIS FAMILY
The new yacht for groups and families
From now on the OCEANIS 43 and 46 are available in Family versions for the enjoyment of sailing as a family or among friends and sharing wonderful moments. Once again BENETEAU take the lead in responding to the changing needs of new families and groups.
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09/07/2008
First 40
Exhibited at La Rochelle and Southampton boat shows. Fans of high-performance cruising are going love it: the new First 40 is coming, and Bénéteau will be delivering the first boats by the end of the year!
Drawn by Farr Yacht Design, the First 40 adopts the same thoroughbred appeal as its larger brothers in the new First range (the 45 and 50), without relinquishing any of the strengths that have made the First 40.7 so successful - 800 sold worldwide and an awards galore. The First 40 intends to remain the benchmark for cruisers of this size, and ticks all the boxes for today’s new demands for onboard comfort and safety.
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09/07/2008
Bénéteau – La Solitaire du Figaro
'All systems go’ for the 39th edition
As the highlight of the Bénéteau Figaro Circuit, today the Solitaire du Figaro is the benchmark for all those sailors wishing to take up the challenge of single-handed offshore racing on equal terms. In 1990, the organisers decided on a one-design, and took on as partner Bénéteau with their ‘Figaro Solo’.
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04/07/2008
The Rolex Commodores’ Cup 2008
The Firsts are out in force!
6 Bénéteau Firsts are competing in the event, three of them from the core French teams led by Géry Trentesaux, skipper of the First 45 Lady Courrier.
Sailing conditions in the Solent have been exceptional since the start of the competition on Monday, with sunshine and wind for this legendary race which draws together 45 boats representing 6 nations.
Following two days of upwind-downwind inshore racing, the First 45 Lady Courrier took three of the four legs, giving the French team France Bleue (to which it belongs) second position overall in the provisional rankings.
Wednesday will see the crews set sail for the offshore race. The competition finishes on Sunday 6th July, which still gives plenty of opportunities for the 3 French teams to improve their ranking.
Sailing conditions in the Solent have been exceptional since the start of the competition on Monday, with sunshine and wind for this legendary race which draws together 45 boats representing 6 nations.
Following two days of upwind-downwind inshore racing, the First 45 Lady Courrier took three of the four legs, giving the French team France Bleue (to which it belongs) second position overall in the provisional rankings.
Wednesday will see the crews set sail for the offshore race. The competition finishes on Sunday 6th July, which still gives plenty of opportunities for the 3 French teams to improve their ranking.
04/07/2008
Bénéteau models take the lead in the JPMAM RIR
JPMAM RIR classes
Aided by the brisk south-westerly, Bénéteau models boasted fantastic results in all of the JPMAM RIR classes. Competing in amongst the 1,750 boats were 195 Bénéteau models - the smallest being a First 21.7, Pocket Rocket, and a Bénéteau 57 being the largest.
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Picture : Jessica Rabbit
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Picture : Jessica Rabbit
30/06/2008
Time is ticking away...
From 20 June to 31 August
Order your new boat from your Bénéteau dealer before 31 August and claim some very special offers on many different models* and be one of the first to preview what’s new for 2009.
So don’t waste a moment… go down to your dealer right now, because time is ticking away…
*excludes new models for 2009. Offers apply exclusively to boats delivered before July 2009 to private buyers from participating BENETEAU network dealers.
So don’t waste a moment… go down to your dealer right now, because time is ticking away…
*excludes new models for 2009. Offers apply exclusively to boats delivered before July 2009 to private buyers from participating BENETEAU network dealers.
13/06/2008
New diaporamas are online
Oceanis 31 - First 45 Credit : Gilles Martin-Raget - Porquerolles - Southern France
Oceanis 31 : Navigation and equipment photos
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First 45 : new navigation, interiour layout and equipment photos
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First 45 : new navigation, interiour layout and equipment photos
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10/06/2008
IRC Scottish Championship
First 36.7 Holdfast II lifted the Old Pulteney IRC Scottish Championship crown
It was tight at the top, but Ruaraidh MacLeod and his crew on Holdfast II a Beneteau First 36.7 have lifted the Old Pulteney IRC Scottish Championship crown.
At the Clyde-based regatta, organized by Mudhook Yacht Club, Holdfast posted two second places to another First 36.7’and arch rival Carmen II’s two firsts on day two of the competition.
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At the Clyde-based regatta, organized by Mudhook Yacht Club, Holdfast posted two second places to another First 36.7’and arch rival Carmen II’s two firsts on day two of the competition.
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29/05/2008
Scottish Series 2008
First 45 Lady Courrier won Bell Lawrie Scottish Series 2008
Tarbert Loch Fyne, Scotland: The Bell Lawrie Scottish Series top award, the Scottish Series Trophy, has gone to France for the first time as Gery Trentesaux and his crew on the new Philippe Briand designed First 45, Lady Courrier, topped the 14 boat IRC Class 1 at the annual four day regatta on Loch Fyne which attracted 170 entries.
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Download the 2008 First 45 Results
Full results on http://www.clyde.org/www2/ss08_home.shtml
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Download the 2008 First 45 Results
Full results on http://www.clyde.org/www2/ss08_home.shtml