Three relevant yachts at City Dock
BENETEAU has confirmed three models within Luxury Yacht Guide's 12.00–23.99-metre range for the Annapolis Sailboat Show. Its official exhibition list names the Oceanis 47, Oceanis 52 and First 44 for the event on 15–18 October 2026.
The American show gives prospective owners an opportunity to walk between cruising and performance-oriented designs at one venue. BENETEAU also lists smaller sailboats, but none of those fall within this publication's minimum length.
The official programme is an upcoming display announcement, not a report of completed onboard visits. Prospective buyers should confirm any specific configuration before making plans.
Two Oceanis cruisers
The Oceanis 47 measures 14.60 metres overall and the Oceanis 52 measures 16.28 metres according to the builder's event particulars. Together they illustrate two sizes in the latest cruising family.
An official Oceanis 47 model photograph accompanies this article and identifies one of the confirmed yachts. It is not presented as a photograph of the individual vessel assigned to the Annapolis berth.
Owners can compare cockpit circulation, accommodation and access from the swimming platform across the two hulls. These practical considerations matter more than assuming the bigger model automatically matches every cruising programme.
A performance-oriented First 44
The First 44 adds a different sailing proposition to the published fleet. At 14.65 metres overall, the model combines a performance-oriented brief with cruising accommodation.
BENETEAU describes two different deck approaches for the First 44, so specification is important when assessing the display boat. Its dimensions place it alongside the Oceanis 47 in length, but the intended sailing experience is not identical.
An owner considering racing as well as longer passages can use the event to explore those differences with the dealer team. Layout and rigging options must be checked on the actual boat rather than inferred from a general range photograph.
Appointments and the size boundary
The manufacturer lists Annapolis City Dock and dates of 15–18 October 2026 for the sailing show. It also offers a VIP-access request and contact with local dealers through its official event page.
Oceanis 34.1, Oceanis 37.1 and First 36 also appear on the published list but measure less than 12 metres. They remain outside LYG's selected fleet even though they are present at the same exhibition.
