1st European award for the Oceanis 51.1

The new Oceanis 51.1 was awarded the “Barca Dell'Anno” prize, at the gala night of the Genoa boat show in Italy, on Saturday 27 September. The result of a collaboration between BERRET RACOUPEAU, NAUTA DESIGN and BENETEAU, the Oceanis 51.1 was selected among the five other boats nominated by the jury of the Vela et Motore magazine. 

Yannick HEMET,  BENETEAU sales director for  Italia and France et la France. 

Well received when it was presented at the various European boat shows, the winner will now head off to America for the Annapolis boat show, from 5 to 9 October 2017. It is also worth noting that the Oceanis 51.1 is in contention for the title of best yacht of the year in the “Family Cruiser” category (EYOTY).