Any sailing enthusiast would agree that Beneteau is one of the biggest names in the yacht industry. The company owes its prestige to Benjamin Beneteau who started building fishermen's trawlers in 1884. The modest company survived the rigors of competition towards the early part of the 20th century, and is presently being run by a third generation member of the Beneteau's family, Annette Roux.

Beneteau yachts have earned its place as the world leader in terms of sailboats construction, which is more than twice the size of their nearest competitor. However, Beneteau yachts are more than just sailboats. The company also manufactures other type vessels in all categories of the industry, including motoryachts, pleasure boats, etc.

The company has found a huge following so that they have five boat factories in France, particularly in the Vendee region. Beneteau is also a trademark of innovation. Beneteau yachts are renowned for their cutting-edge construction and materials. This is supported by Beneteau's state-of-the-art factory in Marion, South Carolina, U.S.A. If that's not enough, Beneteau also has two factories that specialize in building commercial fishing boats.

Beneteau boasts of being the largest supplier of yachts in the world for charter companies. Beneteau is quite popular in the entire charter industry that Beneteau yachts are constructed in such means to be able to endure the high demands of chartering. Beneteau yachts take pride in their record of being the only company in the world that ventured more miles at sea.

The Beneteau yachts presently have constructed a complete line-up for their six series: the Beneteau Series, the First Series, Flagship Series, Antares Series, a Flyer (the Flyer 12), and a Trawler (the Swift Trawler 42).

The company's reputation transcends boat construction, although they are most renowned in this field. Beneteau yachts have conquered regattas each year, including their own-sponsored the Beneteau Cup, which by the way, are participated by different types of yacht including the cruising Oceanis, Pilot Houses, and the classy Wauquiez.

This event is co-sponsored by Peugeot Automobiles Australia. Proof that this 2-day regatta is not among the ordinary, the French Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FACCI) itself took charge of presenting the event. This race is held at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia in Rushcutters Bay, in Sydney.

The Beneteau Cup Peugeot Regatta culminates into a colorful, huge party. Beneteau yachts owners invite members of the French Australia Chamber of Commerce on board as a way of sharing their victory.