New First Class 7.5 at Les Sables-d’Olonne
Before the start of the Vendee Globe 2004 race, the first three boats of a new class – First Class 7.5, which were built by Beneteau at one of their factories in Saint Hilaire de Riez, came to the marina. Skippers, journalists, representatives of yacht clubs and sailing schools were invited to get acquainted with the new boats, which will replace the popular First Class 8 racing class from January 2005. The yacht’s combination of excellent handling and ergonomics immediately Read more
