Beneteau First Series and the "Effortless Joy of Planing"
About this episode
This episode explores the evolution of modern sailboats and the future of yacht racing with insights from industry experts.
Modern sailboats have evolved dramatically—but has yacht racing kept up? In this episode of Sailfaster , Pete talks with Andraž Mihelin , co-founder of Seascape and the force behind the Beneteau First range, and offshore racer Charles-Etienne Devanneaux . Together they explore why today's boats are faster, lighter and easier to sail, yet racing often remains rooted in another era. They discuss the rise of double-handed sailing, the philosophy of "effortless joy of planing," why fun should come before handicap rules, and what the future of sailing could look like. Whether you're a racer or cruiser, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on where our sport is heading.
People in this episode
Host: Pete Boland
Guests: Andraž Mihelin, Charles-Etienne Devanneaux
Topics covered
- yacht racing
- modern sailboats
- double-handed sailing
- effortless joy of planing
- future of sailing
Keywords
- sailing
- racing
- Beneteau First
- effortless joy
- double-handed sailing
- yacht design
- sailboat evolution
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Beneteau, Seascape
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