The Beneteau Oceanis 523 was awarded Boat of the Year by Cruising World Magazine for Best Full Size Cruiser. Cruising World magazine announced the best in boatbuilding for 2006 with its 12th annual Boat of the Year Awards on December 13th. The results will be featured in Cruising World's January 2006 issue.
A field of 42 boats had entered the competition before Cruising World Editors Herb McCormick and Tim Murphy, assisted by Ralph Naranjo, a world cruiser who oversees the sailing program at the U.S. Naval Academy, whittled down the fleet to 26 nominees. The nominated boats were then inspected and sailed by independent judges.
Geisemann described the overall feel as one of the "luxury and comfort". Details she liked in the main salon included the sole ("gorgeous, and adds to the total picture") and the counter space in the galley ("best I've seen on any boat"). "The layout of the whole boat was great," she said, "but I especially liked the aft cabin with the small desk. And the aft head had a shower that was nothing short of inviting. Even with all that luxury, the boat gave us a fun, fast ride with a nice feel."
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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.
