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Beneteau First 30

2025 Boat of the Year: The Runner Ups

This year’s Boat of the Year testing showcased innovation, versatility and performance across every corner of the sailing spectrum. Here’s 2025’s runner-ups.

Beneteau Figaro 3 sailing in Narragansett Bay

Figaro Beneteau 3, 2019 Boat of the Year

Designed and purpose-built for solo sailing’s proving ground, the Figaro Beneteau 3 puts offshore sailing trickledown into the hands of aspiring soloists and double-handers everywhere.

Ker 40: Best Handicap Racer

Jason Ker, master of IRC-winning designs, teams up with McConaghy Boats to deliver a no-excuses, semi-custom raceboat that’s dialed in for offshore sprints and buoy racing triumphs.

Beneteau First 30

2025 Boat of the Year: The Runner Ups

This year’s Boat of the Year testing showcased innovation, versatility and performance across every corner of the sailing spectrum. Here’s 2025’s runner-ups.

Beneteau Figaro 3 sailing in Narragansett Bay

Figaro Beneteau 3, 2019 Boat of the Year

Designed and purpose-built for solo sailing’s proving ground, the Figaro Beneteau 3 puts offshore sailing trickledown into the hands of aspiring soloists and double-handers everywhere.

Ker 40: Best Handicap Racer

Jason Ker, master of IRC-winning designs, teams up with McConaghy Boats to deliver a no-excuses, semi-custom raceboat that’s dialed in for offshore sprints and buoy racing triumphs.

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