Beneteau First 30 - The evolution of the species

4:01 PM Tue 13 Jul 2010 GMT

A little over 30 years have gone by since the launch of the First 30, which more or less imposed the ocean racer concept. It still has many aficionados today, continues to get some fine results in regattas and has a good quoted value in the second hand market. However, let us put the minds of lovers of this boat and its history at ease. The new First 30 has received talent as part of its inheritance. In its own way, it tells the same story, the story of 'great' sailors keen to continue writing the legend by bringing it ...

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