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New Success for the First 44.7!

Courrier du Coeur, the First 44.7 skippered by Gery Trentasaux won the 100th edition of the Cowes Dinard Race in IRC 0 forward of any other Beneteau: a First 44.7. In changeable conditions (wind from 10 to 30 knots) and mainly down wind, the First 44.7, who already won the Commodore's Cup with the French Team, sailed the 140 nautical miles in only 18 hours.

Congratulations to this very successful crew!



First 44.7 Four Stars Wins in the Newport Bermuda Race

This race showed once again the all round performance of the Farr designed First 44.7. "We continue to be surprised at how well she handles in all conditions. It was a thrilling race and this is a very exciting race for me and my crew," said Tim McAdams. Winners were presented their trophies by the Princess Royal, Princess Ann, President of the Royal Yachting Association.