
Beneteau First 30: Built to Plane
The First 30 is the smallest, least expensive boat in our 2026 Boat of the Year fleet—and one of the most fun to sail.

The First 30 is the smallest, least expensive boat in our 2026 Boat of the Year fleet—and one of the most fun to sail.

From storms to hybrid tech, the initial 2026 Boat of the Year trials revealed major shifts in cruising design and priorities.

The First 30 is the smallest, least expensive boat in our 2026 Boat of the Year fleet—and one of the most fun to sail.

From storms to hybrid tech, the initial 2026 Boat of the Year trials revealed major shifts in cruising design and priorities.
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