Beneteau’s new First 60 has been nominated for the European Yacht of the Year 2027 award. The nomination gives the largest First model built to date an early place among the season’s most closely watched new sailing yachts.
Beneteau describes the First 60 around performance, precision at the helm and simplified operation rather than treating the yacht as a conventional luxury cruiser. The nomination recognises work by the builder and its design partners on the new flagship.
Why this matters in the luxury-yacht market
An award nomination is especially relevant for a new model because juries assess boats against direct competitors during an active launch cycle. For owners, that process creates another independent point of comparison beyond a builder’s own specifications and marketing.
The First name has long connected cruising accommodation with performance sailing, and the 60 extends that formula into a larger owner-yacht format. Its position below 24 metres keeps it firmly within the Luxury Yacht Guide market.
What comes next
The European Yacht of the Year result is due to be announced around boot Düsseldorf. Until then, the nomination gives Beneteau another high-profile platform for the First 60 during its first full international season.
Luxury Yacht Guide is following this development from official builder information and will update the coverage when further verified specifications, launch details or owner-use information becomes available.