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First 40 Released
30th October 2008
One of the most anticipated releases from Beneteau this year is the latest Farr designed, Beneteau First 40. This model is the successor to the very competitive First 40.7 and comes with optional Carbon rigging, new fabric and timber finishes....
BENETEAU FIRST 45
20th September 2008
The "first" Beneteau First 45 has been launched in Melbourne by Sundance Yacht Sales at SYC. Set up for IRC racing, this boat is expected to be a top contender in all races competed in. With brilliant results from the recent Hamilton Island...
Wauqueiz Pilot Saloon 55
8th August 2008
New high quality images of the Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 55 have been released presenting the yacht under way, mooring...
Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47
26th July 2008
The newly arrived and first into Australia, Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 has now been successfully launched in Melbourne and is on its way to north for the Sydney Boat Show. The yacht will eventually call Melbourne’s Sandringham YC home after...
Yacht Syndication
26th June 2008
Sundance Yacht Sales are offering a Yacht Syndication opportunity, whereby several owners take advantage of cost effective ownership of a new Beneteau Yacht or Lagoon Catamaran. Sundance Yacht Sales will manage the daily operation of the...
New Models Released
25th June 2008
Photos and specifications of the new arrivals into the Beneteau Oceanis range are now available at Sundance Yacht Sales. The Oceanis 54 and 34 fill the vacancies in the current Oceanis range. Specifications of the 34 are able to be viewed on the...
First 31.7 success
29th March 2008
Sundance Yacht Sales would like to congratulate Jason Close and his crew on their IRC victory in the ORCV Port Fairy ocean race 2008. Their First 31.7 (Fade 2 Grey) finished ahead of the very competitive fleet in what was an outstanding effort....
Lagoon lifestyle video
15th March 2008
A new lifestyle video is available to be viewed on the lagoon web site http://www.cata-lagoon.com/index_uk.php Placed in the bottom right corner of the page is a small...
2008 Nautilus Marine Insurance Beneteau Regatta
11th March 2008
Sundance Yacht Sales would like to thank everyone who participated in this years Nautilus Marine Insurance Melbourne Beneteau Yacht Regatta on Saturday 8th March. The event went off without a hitch with 30 crews attending a light...
Initial sailing photos of First 45
26th February 2008
Anticipation is in full swing as the first sailing shots of the latest IRC racing yacht from Beneteau have...
2008 Melbourne International Boat Show
20th October 2007
With summer just around the corner Sundance Yacht Sales is preparing for the 2008 Melbourne International Boat show to be held at Docklands early in the new year. Sundance is pleased to be able to present the latest range of Beneteau cruising...
Range Expansion
31st August 2007
With summer just around the corner Beneteau France has released 3 new models into the market. This includes two new Oceanis models with the Oceanis 31 and 37, the release of these models will update the midsize range to the styling and hull...
Models released
27th July 2007
With summer just around the corner Beneteau France has released 3 new models into the market. This includes two new Oceanis models with the Oceanis 31 and 37, the release of these models will update the midsize range to the styling and hull shape of...
FIRST 45
27th June 2007
Given the enthusiastic reception received for the First 50 by the customers & international press there is excitement for the unveiling & premier of the Phillipe Briand designed First 45 at the next Paris Boat Show. Its purity of...
Christofle Asia Boating Awards 2007
9th June 2007
Océanis 50 receives the ‘Best Sailing Yacht (Under 100ft) At the Christofle Asia Boating Awards 2007.
The Oceanis 50 (15m), a latest generation fast cruising yacht from the Beneteau ‘Oceanis Range’ has become...
First 50, awarded
12th May 2007
Bénéteau First 50 received her 4th Award as “Sail Boat of the Year” . In Norway, among 7 sailing yachts nominees, two of which were Beneteau (Oceanis 40 and First 50), the First 50 has been awarded “Sail...
Release of new Lagoon flagship
4th April 2007
Just recently on March 28th, 2007, Lagoon launched Lagoon 67 "Perle Noire" (the Black Pearl). The flagship of the Lagoon fleet, the Lagoon 67 encompasses all of the luxury and high-tech developments that make Lagoon the...
Oceanis Range in Melbourne
17th March 2007
With a order recently placed for a Oceanis 43, Sundance Yacht Sales will soon be able to show off the full range of the new Berrett Racoupeau designed Oceanis Yachts. Once this yacht has arrived David Beck will be able to show any...
2007 Melbourne Peugeot Beneteau Regatta
14th March 2007
This years Melbourne Peugeot Beneteau regatta was once again a huge succuss with 30 yachts competing in the annual event. Once again great wether greeted all who attended on the Saturday with beautiful sunshine and light winds. Lunch and drinks...
First 34.7 on top in NZ
8th March 2007
Following three days of mixed conditions, the Bénéteau ‘First by Farr’ lived up to her name in the 5th Bay of Islands Regatta in New Zealand winning first on IRC and General Handicap. Skipper Andy Pilcher, aided by crew...
Sail Boat Show 2007
28th February 2007
This year the Melbourne Sail Boat Show will be held on the 23rd to the 25th of March and once again Sundance Yacht Sales will be participating with 3 yachts on display at the show. These yachts will include the full range of the Beneteau ‘s...
Success in Lipton Regatta
21st November 2006
Less than 2 weeks after arriving in Melbourne the Sundance Yacht Sales entered Beneteau First 34.7 has made a successful debut at the Lipton Racing Regatta in Melbourne this weekend. With a strong crew aboard and in light breezes of approx 8-12...
Lagoon & Wauquiez
11th November 2006
Sundance Yacht Sales is now the Melbourne dealer for Lagoon Catamarans and Wauquiez Yachts. With these additions to the Beneteau range available at Sundance we are now able to better aid all of your new yacht requirements. For any inquires...
2007 Beneteau Yacht Ragatta
3rd October 2006
After the huge success of the 2006 Beneteau Yacht Ragatta, Sundance Yacht Sales is proud to announce the date for the 2007 event. Saturday the 10th of March will hold the event and will once again be located at our headquarters at Sandringham...
Sundance Yacht Sales Twilight Racing
1st October 2006
With November closely arriving the countdown to the first race of the twilight series has now began. One change to this year’s series is the major sponsor, Sundance Yacht Sales have taken over the major sponsorship and the event will be...
First Arrival of the Cyclades
22nd September 2006
Sundance Yacht sales is anticipating the arrival of the first of its Beneteau Cyclades series into Melbourne with a arrival date of early November been set for a Cyclades 39 to arrive on the dock. This will be the first chance that Melbourne will...
Arrival of the new 34.7
9th September 2006
Sundance yacht sales is proud to announce the arrival of the new Beneteau First 34.7 to Sandringham yacht club. This superb Farr IRC race design will soon be out amongst the fleet of Beneteau’s that are already found at the club. With two...
Release of the New Oceanis 46 and 40
28th June 2006
Since the launch of the Océanis 50 last December, Bénéteau have continued to update the Océanis range with the arrival of the Océanis 40 and 46 in September 2006. Handsome and stylish, these two models with hulls...
Release of the New Oceanis 46 and 40
28th June 2006
Since the launch of the Océanis 50 last December, Bénéteau have continued to update the Océanis range with the arrival of the Océanis 40 and 46 in September 2006. Handsome and stylish, these two models with hulls...
First 34.7s rule the waves
14th June 2006
First 34.7s displayed their full capabilities during the Grand Prix du Crouesty last weekend by taking first and second place in their category in the IRC 3 racing class. With moderate and fluctuating winds of 5 to 12 knots during the...
Premier IRC Yachts
24th May 2006
In the past week Sundance Yacht Sales has listed 2 of Melbourne’s premier IRC race boats in Flirt an XLR8, both yachts are in Sandringham and available for inspection. For further inquires please contact David Beck
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OCEANIS 50
26th April 2006
Twenty years after the launch of the first Océanis, Bénéteau introduce the Océanis 50, a prestigious yacht that marks a new era in the history of these blue water cruisers, which are intended for owners...
FIRST 50
26th April 2006
The First 50, the new jewel in the crown of Chantiers Bénéteau’s First range, will be making her first appearances on the world stage at the Cannes International Boat Show and the Southampton Boat...
NEW BENETEAU FIRST 50
26th April 2006
The First 50, the new jewel in the crown of Chantiers Bénéteau’s First range, will be making her first appearances on the world stage at the Cannes International Boat Show and the Southampton Boat Show.
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NEW 34.7
22nd April 2006
Australians will get their first look at the new Farr design IRC racer at the Sydney boat show. With three First 34.7's now ordered and on there way to Melbourne , there arrival is highly anticipated.
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The irresistible rise of the First 34.7
22nd April 2006
On the 18th and 19th of February last, the First 34.7 ”Kind of Magic" again performed extremely well and showed her potential during the Spring Regatta held at La Trinité sur Mer. On the Saturday, the committee set the...
OCEANIS 523: Boat of the year in US
1st April 2006
The Beneteau Oceanis 523 was awarded Boat of the Year by Cruising World Magazine for Best Full Size...
Melbourne BENETEAU Ragatta
12th March 2006
This years Melbourne Bénéteau yacht ragatta was a huge sucsess, with the support once again of PEUGOT AUTOMOBILES, COINTREAU and CLUB MARINE. The weather was magnificent and the event was enjoyed by all, with a total of 30 yachts...