We are delighted to announce that two models from the
BENETEAU sailboat range have been nominated for the European Yacht of the Year
2023 awards.
Launched in 2022, the new Beneteau First 36 has been put
forward for the ‘Performance Cruiser’ category. Building upon the Beneteau
First heritage, the First 36 achieves a perfect balance between comfort and
performance, elegance, and utility, as well as high-tech construction and
reasonable cost. This nifty performance cruiser is designed by sailors, for
sailors, and has no features without purpose, so we expect it will be a firm
favourite amongst the judges.
The second boat nominated is the Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 60
under the ‘Luxury Cruiser’ category. With it’s world launch at the upcoming
Cannes Yachting Festival, 6-11 September, the Oceanis Yacht 60 boasts an
elegant and sophisticated silhouette while preserving excellent sailing
performance. The judges are likely to be impressed by the light and spacious
interior, as well as its extensive side decks that run seamlessly from the helm
stations to the bow, offering obstacle-free movement around the boat.
This is the 20th edition of the European Yacht of the Year
awards. Candidates are nominated by twelve jury members from across Europe, and
the winners will be selected following extensive sea trials. The final winners
will be announced at the Düsseldorf Boat Show 2023.
The First 36 and Oceanis Yacht 60 will be available to view at the Cannes Yachting Festival so please get in touch if you would like to book an appointment.