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The Beneteau First Yacht 53 uses her sails to give the helmer the most enveloping feelings of power and control. The factory also loved this image
© John Curnow
Did someone say, Goldilocks?
Going back a good while now, well into the pre-COVID era actually, I had the distinct pleasure of being granted a one on one meeting with Beneteau's then newest employee.