Remember the First 44 Lenny? In the early days of summer, she was in Hawaii after winning a superb second place in the Transpac 2023.

The First 44 "Lenny" arrives in Sydney Harbour, Australia and competes in the Beneteau Cup.

Read the Wellcraft 355 review by Captain Pat Carson and the 2023 Beneteau RendezVous follow-up by Ty Mellot in the November issue of Bay & Delta Yachtsman Magazine.

Naos Yachts in the press - Bay & Delta Yachtsman (Novembre 2023)

Crew’s feedback on the boat pre and post-race. Skipper’s log during the 2023 Transpac. Way to Go Team! Charles Devanneaux and the crew of SV Lenny placed second in their class, you can see all the results on the Transpac Race Website.

SV Lenny is on the podium of the 2023 Transpac!

In June 2023, a few days before SV Lenny started the 2023 Transpac, we spoke to the crew about the race, the boat and their connection to the legendary Beneteau First boats.

2023 Transpac - Meet the Crew of SV Lenny

Early 70's - Beneteau is the market leader in the recreational fishing boat segment, but customers are now asking for faster sailboats.

BENETEAU FIRST - 46 years of iconic brand heritage

Two legendary races, one Ocean, a new boat from a long successful line of great boats, and a remarkable crew who have sailed on major boat races around the world … Naos Yachts’ First 44 SV Lenny built by BENETEAU is starting a Pacific adventure like no other before.

New First 44 SV Lenny will race in the 2023 Transpac from California to Hawaii.

From fishing boats ...…To recreational boats

The Beneteau saga

Meet Linda Boerum, Sailtime member, Racer and Boater.

 Meet Linda Boerum, Sailtime member, Racer and Boater.  A talk before the 2023 Newport Beach to Ensenada race. 

Race ensenada / Linda Boerum

On February 11, 2023 Naos Yachts SF Bay officially opened its new office at the Maritime Centre in Point Richmond.

On November 1st, 2022 Naos Yachts was offered the exciting opportunity to open a new BENETEAU and Lagoon boat dealership in the San Francisco Bay Area. On February 11, 2023 Naos Yachts SF Bay officially opened its new office at the Maritime Centre in Point Richmond.

Naos Yachts San Francisco Bay is open for business!

The lagoon 52 is my dream house. Sorry, the boat of my dreams. Or rather, the houseboat of my dreams...

1000 Magical Miles

On Sept 23-25, Naos Yachts hosted their annual Lagoon Escapade.

2022 Lagoon Escapade

Join us for our Beneteau by Invitation on Jun 18-19 in Marina del Rey! We will showcase a range of Beneteau from First 27 to Oceanis 46.1.

Join us for our Beneteau by Invitation on Jun 18-19 in Marina del Rey! We will showcase a range of Beneteau from First 27 to Oceanis 46.1.

Beneteau invitation

Naos Yachts will regularly showcase recipes that can easily be cooked on board. Enjoy!

While on your way to Catalina Island, crossing an ocean, or simply enjoying a day on the water, a nice meal always keeps the crew&#39;s spirits up! With summer around the corner, Naos Yachts will regularly showcase recipes that can easily be cooked on board. Enjoy! 

Ratatouille from Provence, France

Spotlight on ATN, Maker of Catamaran Nets - Etienne, the company founder

Bonjour Etienne, we’re meeting on a Lagoon 400S2 and I see that you are hard at work replacing a net. This net is 6 years old, it’s the original net in 30mm polyester and doesn't look too bad, can you tell me why you’re replacing it? 

An interview with Etienne Giroire from ATN nets

Discover the biography of Etienne Giroir from ATN nets.

Meet our Partners - Etienne Giroire - ATN Nets

Naos Yachts has entered an exclusive partnership with NEEL TRIMARANS on the West Coast of the US and will be receiving the first NEEL 43 in early spring 2022.

NEEL-TRIMARANS was founded in 2010 in La Rochelle, France, a hub for the European nautical industry, by Eric Bruneel, former executive of Fountaine Pajot and trimaran offshore racer. His goal was and remains to offer the best cruising trimaran in the world while combining the unequaled onboard comfort of cruising catamarans and the sailing performance of trimarans. Since the launch of the first NEEL TRIMARAN prototype, the NEEL 50 designed in collaboration with Michel Joubert, the group has released several models which have won multiple awards and continue to seduce an ever growing market of enthusiastic sailing cruisers.

Introducing our new brand NEEL-TRIMARANS

 The town of Barra de Navidad (Christmas Sandbar) with a population of 7000+ is a small farming and fishing community located on the east end of the Bahía de Navidad, 60 km north of Manzanillo on the western coastline of the Mexican state of Jalisco. In recent years, the Jalisco state government has promoted Barra as a tourist attraction of the Costalegre. 

Cruising Guide...Mexico / Barra de Navidad

September 10, 11, 12 On a sunny and warm September day, a dozen lagoon catamarans sailed from Marina del Rey, Ventura, Long Beach harbors to Catalina Island to join the annual Lagoon Escapade organized by Naos yachts.

2021 Lagoon Escapade

Sailing North from San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico to Marina del Rey, California. March 2021

 If you are a boater in California you’ve heard of the annual migration of boats to the Sea of Cortez in November, known as the Baja Ha Ha… it’s is a funny name for a boating rally and it reflects the sailing conditions for such a passage: going South, with following seas and trade winds, one can sail with ease, taking time to stop along the bay. Most boats stay in and around the Sea of Cortez for the winter and make their way back to California in June… and that return trip is known as the Baja Bash… which also reflects the conditions going North against the wind and the waves… 

Baja Bash

With a length overall of eleven metres, the new flagship of the Antares fleet takes the lead in the out-board family cruiser category. With the quintessential hallmark of a weekender range whose qualities have stood the test of time for 40 years, this wonderful family cruising powerboat fo-cuses on comfort and space, as well as safety and innovation.

A WEEKENDER THAT HITS THE RIGHT NOTE With a length overall of eleven metres, the new flagship of the Antares fleet takes the lead in the out-board family cruiser category. With the quintessential hallmark of a weekender range whose qualities have stood the test of time for 40 years, this wonderful family cruising powerboat fo-cuses on comfort and space, as well as safety and innovation. She can be used for multiple boating programmes, making her ideal for a wide range of fun and leisure activities!

NEW 2021 BENETEAU ANTARES 11

Every year, over 200 boats sail 2,700 nautical miles from Las Palmas, Gran Canary, to St. Lucia in the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC). Last year, Gunnar Swanson, Naos Yachts’ Beneteau Brand Ambassador, had the privilege of joining his customer, Jack Yeager, aboard Jack’s beautiful Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62, “Phase 8.” The voyage was even more of a family affair because Jack and Gunnar were joined by Rob Wheeler, Naos’ longtime friend and Naos’ former Sailtime manager, Grant Walstrom.

Every year, over 200 boats sail 2,700 nautical miles from Las Palmas, Gran Canary, to St. Lucia in the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC). Last year, Gunnar Swanson, Naos Yachts’ Beneteau Brand Ambassador, had the privilege of joining his customer, Jack Yeager, aboard Jack’s beautiful Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62, “Phase 8.” The voyage was even more of a family affair because Jack and Gunnar were joined by Rob Wheeler, Naos’ longtime friend and Naos’ former Sailtime manager, Grant Walstrom. The weather and wind during the voyage were superb, but when you’re at sea and limited only to the items that were brought on board before departure, sometimes you need to get creative with repairs. “Somehow the second spreader had punctured the spinnaker,” Gunnar recalled. “Bringing it down and trying to find the tear would have been an absolute nightmare, so we sent Grant up the mast to mark the second spreader on the spinnaker sock. Then we brought it down, cut the sock open at the mark and found the tear almost instantly. We patched it, raised it back up, and she was flying again in no time.” Familiarity sometimes breeds contempt, but aboard the Oceanis Yacht 62, Gunnar and everyone else had an amazing experience. “The cockpit of the 62 is so comfortable,” Gunnar said. “There are so many places to feel comfortable and secure. Lots of boats might have one great spot, but the Yacht 62 has them everywhere. The time went so fast. Everyone was in good spirits, nobody wanted it to end. Three days out, we were already planning the next voyage. And as soon as we made it to St. Lucia, I said, ‘We should go sailing tomorrow!’”

GUNNAR SWANSON CROSSES THE ATLANTIC

Beneteau is beautifully combining performance and luxury yet again, with the new First Yacht 53. Paying homage to the legacy of the First series, this vessel also echoes her larger sibling, the Oceanis Yacht 62.

Performance and Luxury combined Beneteau is beautifully combining performance and luxury yet again, with the new First Yacht 53. Paying homage to the legacy of the First series, this vessel also echoes her larger sibling, the Oceanis Yacht 62. Fully-equipped with carbon rigging for weight reduction, open stern and low-sitting coachroof, the 53 boasts all of the high-performance attributes of Beneteau’s racing series, while also incorporating the comfort and luxury of award-winning cruisers. With a tender garage in the stern and a spacious saloon, the First Yacht 53 sets new standards in speed and beauty.

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