The New Beneteau First 35 Wins Yacht of the Year Award
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10/19/2009Beneteau USA is pleased to report that the new Beneteau First 35 has won the "Yacht of the Year" award from Voile Magazine. A panel of Voile Magazine journalists, a group of specialists in sailing, and a selection of Voile Magazine readers noted that the main reason the First 35 won the award was the fact that the boat achieved its primary design brief of having the superior blend of a dual purpose program offering true cruising capability while also providing exciting racing performance. This honor is published in the attached French article from the November 2009 issue of Voile.
The article cited several important characteristics of this new model, including the following:
- High precision and control of the helm
- A yacht that is easy to sail with a manageable sail plan
- A yacht with a strong personality
- A pleasing and flattering modern profile
- A comfortable and inviting interior layout
