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First Look at Beneteau’s New First 30 at boot Düsseldorf 2025

10th January 2025
Artist’s impression of the Beneteau First 30 yacht
Beneteau says the new First 30, with low loads, a simple rig and an uncluttered cockpit, doesn’t need a large crew or intense training sessions to make sailing fun and safe in all conditions — both shorthanded and as a family

The boating press will get their first up-close look at Benetau’s new First 30 in a special briefing before doors open to the public at boot Düsseldorf next weekend.

The Samuel Manuard design was first announced in Cannes last September, with Beneteau calling it “an innovative, comfortable, and high-performance boat, designed for those who, like us, constantly push the boundaries in the pursuit of elegance and excellence”.

The First 30 will likely be the busiest sail boat at the world’s largest boat and watersport fair, and James Kirwan and Mike Caplan of Irish Beneteau distributor BJ Marine will be in attendance for the duration to ensure that their Irish and Irish Sea clients get the opportunity to get aboard.

Hull #1 of Beneteau’s new First 30 design as seen earlier this week, ready to leave the production facility bound for DüsseldorfHull #1 of Beneteau’s new First 30 design as seen earlier this week, ready to leave the production facility bound for Düsseldorf

“The boat is delivering across all its design targets, its launch schedule, the boat weight, the interior volume and quality and a remarkable launch price,” James says.

For anyone interested in a closer look, get in touch directly with BJ Marine at [email protected] or +353 (0)87 771 2223.

James adds: “We look forward to welcoming onboard all who travel, in particular Afloat readers!”

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BJ Marine has six bases; two in Ireland, three in the UK and one in the Mediterranean. The Managing Director is Bernard Gallagher and the Group Sales Manager is James Kirwan. The Irish headquartered marine firm represents market-leading brands including Beneteau Power and Sailboats, Fountaine Pajot Catamarans and Power-Cats, Sea Ray Sports Boats and Cruisers, Wauquiez Custom Yachts and Cranchi and Monte Carlo Luxury Powerboats. BJ Marine has a brokerage sales division that has delivered to every continent and a brokerage list with as many as 300 used boats for sale in Wales, across the Island of Ireland and across Europe.

At A Glance – BJ Marine Agencies

BJ Marine are agents for the following international yacht and powerboat brands in Ireland: 

  • Beneteau Sail
  • Beneteau Power
  • Monte Carlo
  • Sea Ray
  • Fountaine Pajot Sail
  • Fountaine Pajot Power
  • Cranchi
  • Wauquiez

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