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Crews gather in Hyannis. Sails and lines are checked one last time. Weather forecasts are debated over coffee and charts. Then, as the starting horn sounds, hundreds of sailors set their course toward Nantucket. Sailors chasing not just a finish line, but the challenge, the camaraderie, and the adventure that have defined FIGAWI for more than five decades.

A cornerstone of the offshore racing calendar, the Solitaire du Figaro Paprec remains a landmark event for skippers, partners and the entire nautical industry. BENETEAU congratulates all competitors, as well as the organizers, partners and volunteers who contributed to the success of this 2026 edition.

The sailing season is approaching, and with it, the call of the open water. BENETEAU is opening a unique opportunity to become the owner of an Oceanis 40.1*.

This fourth major international award, and by far the most significant, confirms that the planing cruiser has redefined modern sailing.

Czech First 27 SE owner and skipper Milan Tomek is considered one of the most skilled Beneteau First sailors and one of the most active racers in the First community. We asked him about his experience with the First 27 SE— and First 36, and managed to uncover a few sailing secrets along the way…

At the 4th ORC Double-Handed World Championship in Monfalcone, Italy, the brand-new BENETEAU First 36 SE (Seascape Edition), Hull No. 1, surprised the world of offshore racing by finishing her maiden race on the podium.