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by Ultra Sailing Team
Approximately 10 years ago we’ve been amazed by the One-Design-Fleet of First 35’ers and First 45’ers which we had in our charter base in Kastela, where we’ve organized few regattas per year. Back in that time, we’ve been the only yacht charter company which had one-design Beneteau First 35 and First 45 fleet in Croatia. As a true Beneteau First sailboat lovers, we also used to have First 40.7 and First 36.7 in our charter. So, the thrill with the Beneteau First brand continues with our First-Range-Fleet in Croatia.
We’re now concentrated more towards yacht charter business, than organizing regattas on One-Design sailboats, but still, the love for the Beneteau First remains and we are here to share it with our charter guests, who are looking for some good performances under the sails in Croatia. Because, there is nothing better to combine with great sailing time, on the perfect sailing playground like Croatia and the First-Range sailing boats will provide you exactly that.
Our First-Range fleet consist of new boats which offer great performance under the sails but offer as well comfortable accommodation for all kind of sailing hearts. Beginning with the First 27, First 36, First 44 and First 53, so there is something for everyone, from a daysailing-pocket crusier up to luxury performance cruiser. Ultra Sailing is the only yacht charter company which offers almost all new Beneteau First models in Croatia for charter. We used to have First 14 and First 24 as well in our fleet but these were meant for our sailing school purposes and not charter business.
First 27 “Suferina” – modern sport pocket cruiser
Our “Suferina” translated from Dalmatian means matchstick and joined our fleet by begin of 2022. The First 27 “Suferina” served in the season 2022 for some sailing school courses, regattas and of course bare boat charter.
It’s described as a pocket-cruiser and it is made for the little “Spartans” among charter guests, who wants to experience modern and fast sailing in Croatia. As a passionate sailing company, we have always been true to those little “speedsters” and that’s why we decided to take First 27 to our charter fleet.
The First 27 is the fastest and safest pocket cruiser of its size and thanks to its modern design it combines fun with fast sailing.
True to its description as a pocket-cruiser, the Beneteau First 27 is a racing machine with elements for a real coastal cruising along Adriatic coast, it has a Yanmar inboard engine, a separate marine toilet, galley, refrigerator and up to 4 berths. These days, charter sailboats are getting bigger and bigger each year, so it is a quite refreshing to still have something to offer for clients who wants to experience a kind of a daysailer which offers fun, comfort and of course fast sailing.
Suferina is available from our charter base in ACI Marina Split, the prices depend of the season and starts from 1.250€/week in pre-season and gets up to 2.300€/week in high season.
First 36 – bridging the gap
Our First 36 „Ultra First“ joined our charter fleet also in 2022 and it was used mostly for our sailing school purposes and we’ve sailed some local regattas, we’ve got a lot of inquiries for a bare boat charter, but since it was always booked for our sailing school programs, it hasn’t done any charter week.
The season 2023 brings different schedule and the First 36 “Ultra First” will be available as a bareboat charter and can be booked from our charter base in ACI Marina Split. You can now experience the thrill of high-performance sailing – not only on the race course, but also on sailing vacation in Croatia.
The Beneteau First 36 has a mission to bridge the gap between high-tech development in the world of racing and mainstream racer-cruisers. To be specific, even the standard version of First 36 will fully plane in a moderate wind.
This racer-cruiser is light, with a hull designed by sailors for sailors, it brings performance and takes off in light winds, but also brings the guests the cruising experience thanks to its comfortable layout and equipment.
The First 36 features a traditional three-cabin layout, suitable for up to 6 guests. To maximize living space in the saloon, the bathroom footprint is minimized, using an innovative foldable sink. The extra space makes room for a navigation table/onboard office. Another innovation standing out in the saloon is the standalone fridge island. A removable cutting board can significantly extend the working surface of the standard L-shape galley, this feature makes the First 36’s galley the largest in its class.
The weekly prices start with 3.000€ in pre-season time and goes up to 5.600€ in high-season. More about the First 36 and its performances you can find in our blog.
First 44 – new model in Croatia
The addition of First 44 to our charter fleet, the brand-new model of Beneteau is simply a “must have option”. With this new model of Beneteau First, we cover the whole First-Range within our charter fleet in Croatia.
We expect our new Beneteau First 44 “Checkmate” to be in Croatia by the end of April, so that it will be equipped and ready for a perfect and long Croatian spring days, to experience the thrill of performance sailing. We hope the delivery remains on time, but we’ll keep you updated once it is here.
As addition to our yacht charter fleet, the new Beneteau First 44 is also as the other models, ordered in a cruiser version. It’s all about to experience the performance sailing factor while on a sailing vacation in Croatia.
The new Beneteau First 44 draws to the noblest expression of the term racer-cruiser. It will be available from our charter base in Marina Split, as a bareboat charter or with skipper on request.
With three cabins and two heads, the interior is designed with quality finishes and materials to create a refined atmosphere. There is one master cabin in forward in bow with a ensuite head compartment and two double cabins at the stern and a head compartment. Both heads are with an electric WC, shower and sink. The new First 44 shares the style and the elegance of the First 53 and is similar in the organisation of space and volumes.
“Checkmate” will be equipped with carbon mast, electric genoa winches, teak deck, air condition (saloon only) and much more which will satisfy the thrill for real performance sailing combine with a comfort onboard and interior.
As a bareboat the new Beneteau First model can be rented for a price from 4.700€/week up to 9.700€/week.
For more information about the new Beneteau First 44 read in our blog.
First 53 – Luxury meets performance
Meet the star of the First-Range in our fleet, Beneteau First 53 “Zenith”. In the time it arrived to our fleet as a flagship in 2020, it was called First Yacht 53, now its called just First 53 for the sake of one consistent line of products. At that time, we were the first yacht charter company which offered the First 53 for charter purposes in Croatia.
The First 53 is the biggest First in history, designed to provide high-performance cruising and beyond. Looking at the Beneteau First 53 it describes directly Beneteau’s moto „Avant-garde in boating“, it is a high class, fast cruiser and performance sailing yacht.
A perfect mixture of classic and modern lines, cockpit is designed to reach the bow easily without obstacles. It is made for true sailing enthusiast and we are sure it will impress everyone who steps on this boat.
Our First 53 “Zenith” is available from our charter base in Marina Baotic, nearby the oldtown of Trogir and Split airport. It is available in three cabins and 3 heads layout with a separated skipper cabin and head compartment in the bow. There is a master cabin in the bow with a head and shower compartment and two double cabins at the stern, each with en-suite head compartment.
The major innovation in the interior has been separating the lounge/relaxation area, with a sofa and coffee table, and the galley space with a dinner table. The result is bright, well-ventilated and it communicates well with the exterior by an easy and intuitive companionway.
„Zenith“ is equipped with all you might need for a careless sailing vacation in Croatia, like air condition in saloon and cabins, generator, TV, wine fridge, dish washer, heating, electr. aft platfrom, electr. toilet-quite flush and much more.
It is available only with our skipper or co-skipper if you would like to steer this beauty by yourself, but it is not available as a bareboat charter like the other First sailboats in our charter fleet.
The price for a charter of a Beneteau First 53 starts at 5.900€/week and goes up to 12.200€/week and there is additional cost for a skipper/co-skipper of 1.750€/week.
Your part is to find relaxation on a luxury sailing yacht and experience performance sailing in Croatia.
More information about the First 53 find in our previous blog.
Charter of First Range sailboats in Croatia
Whether you are looking for a spartan racing daysailer or a luxury performance cruiser just feel free to contact our booking department and we will provide you all needed details about each of the Beneteau First model. Also, there is always a possibility to get some discount on the basic prices which are mentioned above, so the best way is send us an enquiry and start planning your First-Sailing-Experience in Croatia, be First in line, sail First.
