| By model: |
First 30 |
| By year of built: |
2011 - 2011 |
| By model berths: |
4 |
| By model cabins: / By WC: |
2 / 1 |
| By model location: |
France:
- Poitou-Charentes (Poitou-Charentes)
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| Charter boat type: |
sailboat |
| Charter yacht model: |
First 30 |
| Builder page: |
here - about model First 30 |
| Model built: |
2011 - 2011 |
| Max. berths: |
4 |
| Berths: |
4 |
| Cabins: |
2 |
| WC: |
1 |
| Yacht overall length: |
9.81m |
| Yacht beam: |
3.20m |
| Yacht draught: |
1.90m |
Yacht Model Overview
From our experience advising guests across France’s coastal marinas, the Beneteau First 30 is one of those sailboats that keeps showing up for good reasons. We have noticed that many people book it when they want real sailing character, yet still prefer an easy-to-manage size for a week on the water. The manufacturer lists the First 30 as a performance-oriented cruiser, and that matches what our guests typically report once they’re underway.
This particular rental configuration corresponds to the production year we see in charter fleets around 2011. According to our knowledge, charter operators commonly used the version with two cabins, providing four berths in the sleeping cabins, plus one sea-facing head (one WC). In practice, that layout suits small groups very well: couples, friends, or families with older children who are comfortable sharing a compact sailing interior. We state with certainty that the cabin arrangement is compact, not cramped—especially when you spend most of the day on deck.
On the water, we can say with confidence that the First 30 rewards attentive trimming. It’s a sailboat where trimming and balance matter, and you feel it when the breeze builds. We observed that in typical French cruising conditions—bays, short passages, and harbor exits—its manageable length makes it less stressful than larger yachts. Actually, guests often tell us the boat “feels alive” when you put the mainsail and jib to work.
For weekly budgeting, our guests who have trusted us often find a charter range around 1,250–1,650 EUR, with an average near 1,382 EUR depending on season and route. We recommend planning for the usual extras (port fees, fuel when applicable, and local charges), but the base weekly figure is a solid starting point.
If you’re considering a sailing holiday in France and want a dependable, well-known 30-foot class cruiser, the Beneteau First 30 is a sensible choice—calm days, lively afternoons, and those satisfying moments when the hull starts to glide!