The anemometer readings were no joke this morning in the port of St Tropez. Indeed, whilst the sailors were doubling up on their mooring warps and the Cap Dramont signal station recorded gusts of up to 55 knots, the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez quickly organised a prize-giving in the shelter of the Place des Lices….
Yet more sunshine at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez today with the maritime air mass counterpointed by an E’ly breeze enabling the 19 categories competing in the Maxi, Modern and Tradition categories to dance to a new tune. The suspense remains high among a dozen classes in the battle for outright victory, which will be decided…
Schoolchildren and centenarians, challenges and music, a restaurant on one of the most stunning beaches in the world where God created Les Voiles and where that special race is reenacted… Thursday is synonymous with Challenge Day at Les Voiles and with it comes a crazy atmosphere with giant races for the Maxis at Pampelonne, unbridled…
At the stroke of 10 this morning in bright sunshine, the kilted crewman on Elena of London breathed life into his bagpipes to signal the Tradition yachts’ departure from the port of St Tropez. Split into 9 classes, the 81 classic yachts, with the schooner Atlantic taking the role of flagship, took to the stage in Les Voiles de…
Light airs and glorious sunshine dominated play on this first day of competition in the 27th edition of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. It proved to be the golden ticket for the inspired Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez’s Race Management team, who managed to link together five starts for the Modern yachts within the space of thirty…
The gentle majesty of sail was omnipresent in the port of St Tropez this Sunday, where large crowds of visitors had the chance to enjoy a foretaste of the showstopping spectacle that will grace the race zones from tomorrow. In a gulf caressed by a light breeze, the crews on the Tradition, Modern and Classic…
The Village des Voiles opened its doors wide to the public this morning at 9 am and it will be officially inaugurated on Sunday at 5 pm. At the same time, the participants have been honing their weapons with some of the Tradition yachts preparing to race to St Tropez on Sunday within the context…
Over 240 remarkable yachts will take to the waters of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez from September 27 to October 5, carried by the lively winds of late September that extend the Tropezian summer with its golden light. Among them, more than 70 yachts measuring over 20 meters LOA will headline the 27th edition, which promises…
True to tradition, Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez honours each of its 19 classes with awards presented in the pure Corinthian spirit inherited from the legendary Nioulargue. Here, there is no prize money – only the pursuit of glory. From September 27 to October 5, nearly 300 yachts , invited by the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez,…
An exceptional fleet of grand classics led by the legendary three-masted schooner Atlantic, a strong showing from the Wally yachts among the numerous Maxis, and the arrival of the new Magic Carpet e are all signs pointing to an extraordinary edition of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, set to take place from September 27 to October…
The elegance of the Classics, the power of the Moderns, the majesty of the Maxis. This dreamlike combination, a legacy of the Nioulargue, will once again come together in the stunning setting of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez from September 27 to October 5. It promises to bring the village, its quays, and narrow streets to…
The magic of Les Voiles was in full force once again for this epic 25th anniversary edition. Boasting weather conditions perfectly tailored to the 250 boats invited to be a part of this grand festival of racing by the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez, Maxi, Tradition and Modern yachts enjoyed an exceptional week of racing. Following…
