Welcome to the UK website for the Beneteau First 31.7! If you own or skipper a 31.7 please get in touch with us at contactus@317.org.uk so we can keep you up to date with our planned 31.7 events and activities. We wont disclose your details to anyone else or use them for any other purpose. Happy sailing and we hope you enjoy the site. more......
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Running Rigging Upgrades So you are thinking up upgrading your running rigging, but what should you spend your money on to get the most benefit? more ....... ______________________________________ Rig Set-Up? 31.7 basic rig tuning guide. more ....... ______________________________________ 31.7 Component and Assembly Diagrams To assist with maintenance and ordering of spares. more ....... ______________________________________ View from the Protest Room An insight into the mysteries of the protest room and how to survive more ....... ______________________________________ Twist or Attack? The wind is up and it is time to de-power the mainsail. more ...... ______________________________________ Boat Modifications 31.7 racing modifications more ....... ______________________________________	Royal Southern July Regatta The third of the Summer series of weekend regattas organized by the Royal Southern Yacht Club. Aviva, Manaru and Papillon battled it out in Windy conditions. Click here to read more. _____________________________________ First 31.7 Class Association is formed ... Click here to read more ______________________________________ 2007 Racing Calendar now online ... Click here to see the 2007 racing calendar ______________________________________ JOG Cowes to Weymouth 2006 - Race Report The start of the JOG race to Weymouth saw the welcome return of Baby Blue and surprise late entry of Papillon, taking the 31.7 fleet entry to five. more ...... ______________________________________ Beneteau 31.7 Solent Regatta - Race Report With eleven boats entered for the Beneteau First 31.7 Regatta, the weather could not have been kinder and promised to provided lots of close and exciting racing for the crews. more ...... ______________________________________ Round The Island 2006 - Race Report The start of the 75th Round the Island race saw 12 31.7s up early enjoying the pre-race spectacle of 1600 yachts trying not to hit each other. more ...... ______________________________________ ______________________________________