The First — or “the old lady,” as we lovingly call her — may not be the youngest in the fleet, but she’s very much the ultimate sailing machine. Fast, responsive, and unapologetically powerful, she delivers pure performance. Put her on a racecourse and losing simply isn’t part of the plan.

She’s a true icon from a golden era of sailing: fewer frills and less volume than modern cruisers, but for sailors who value feel, speed, and real sailing above all else, she remains an enduring cult favourite.