APRIL 2014

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Barracuda 7
THE SEA AS YOUR PLAYGROUNDWhether your passion leans toward fishing, diving or just cruising with attitude, make sure you have a boat with the teeth to handle it!
The Barracuda 7 is designed to easily fit any pastime. Beneteau’s patented Air Step® hull design combined with her enclosed wheelhouse make the Barracuda 7 the ultimate choice in all-weather comfort; while her wide side decks, high side rails and freeboard further ensure the safety of your family.
Come witness the American Premiere of the Barracuda 7 at the Newport International Boat Show, in Rhode Island, Sept. 11-14 2014.
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INSIGHT
Find out how Beneteau builds its hulls and decks
The second part of the BoatTEST.com’s video project, which explores Beneteau’s industrial processes and distinctive techniques, has just been released.Enter Beneteau’s factories and discover how our hulls and decks are being built.
Enjoy the tour!

AROUND THE WORLD
Bem-vindo ao Brasil !
Rio Boat Show 2014
The latest models from Beneteau were on display at the Rio boat show last week-end, attracting thousands of visitors aboard the new Oceanis 38, 55, and Gran Turismo 35, alongside the Monte Carlo 5 and MCY 76.Looks like more boat shows in South America are in the cards for Beneteau: four new dealers were just appointed in Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama and Colombia.
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INSPIRATION
Beneteau owner earns Yachtsman of the Year Award
Howard Hughes, a passionate racer who claimed first place in the annual Blind Sailing National Championship last September and is the proud owner of Makan Angin – a 41′ Beneteau – received the honor ofLakewood’s Yachtsman of the Year 2013.
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OFF TO THE RACES
Charleston Race Week
April, 10-13
Once again this year, Beneteau was well represented with 10 sailboats competing in the 19th Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week, the largest keelboat regatta in the Western Hemisphere.Congratulations to Layla, Celadon, L’Outrage, Tohidu, Peregrine, Traveller, PHRFection, Naut-On-Call, Pied-a-mer and Dauntless !
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PICTURE OF THE MONTH
Gran Turismo. Hong Kong, June 2013