Introduced at the Autumn Boat Shows, the First 35 has already received its first accolade. While it has not yet had time to show its racing colours, it has just been voted 'Boat of the Year 2009' by the French Voile Magazine.
Consisting of boating professionals and sailors, the jury particularly emphasise that 'on the wind, helming this hull is all about real pleasure and is spectacularly manoeuvrable when it comes to tacking on a beat, due to the small overlap of its genoa'.
Designed by Farr Yacht Design, this 35-foot cruiser-racer promises good performance under the IRC rating. Speedy and sleek, it replaces the First 34.7 and 36.7; the designers have not forgotten, however, to be generous and especially clever with their interior layout.
The judges particularly welcomed the spatial balance, the innovation of the double doors accessing the forecabin, as well as the swivelling saloon table. Promising first steps that will not be slow to go on and score points on the water.
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May 2011
New RMYS marina berths available.
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April 2011
Melbourne Beneteau Regatta.
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March 2011
Melbourne Boat Show wrap up.
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February 2011
Audi Victoria Week regatta report.
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January 2011
Boxing Day Bash and Melbourne to Launceston race report.
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December 2010
New Beneteau Oceanis promotion announced.
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November 2010
All new Beneteau Sense 43 announced along information on the new Dock and Go system.
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October 2010
Special offer on the Beneteau Oceanis 40.
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September 2010
New floating marina gets go ahead at Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron.
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August 2010
All new Beneteau Sense 50 released.
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July 2010
All new Beneteau First 30 released and support needed for Mornington Safe Harbour.
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June 2010
The first Oceanis 58 to Victoria and tribute to our friend Bruce Morgan.
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May 2010
Special offer on Raymarine handheld VHF.
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April 2010
Melbourne Beneteau Regatta Weathers The Storm.
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March 2010
Melbourne International Boat Show Success.
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February 2010
Audi Victoria report and results.
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January 2010
Beneteau First 40′s finish 1st and 2nd in 2009 Syndey to Hobart, and more!
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December 2009
Beneteau Oceanis 34 Christmas special, charter yacht investment opportunity and recent Beneteau race results.
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November 2009
Beneteau Oceanis 58 and First 35 releases, First 45 delivery and 2010 Melbourne Beneteau Regatta.
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October 2009
New staff member joins Sundance, new boat deliveries and new listings.
