– 132 IRC to Cavalaire: domination of TP52 “Schooners do the show!” – Thursday, Les Voiles is in celebration
With a slight moderation of the Mistral, and eager to enjoy a warm sun, all the racers, both in Moderns and Classics, were quivering this morning to face the muscular conditions of the day, and to test themselves in the tonic West wind. At 11 o’clock, the 132 Moderne yachts were heading for L’Escalet, for a superb coastal route as close as possible to the shore, while the 82 classic yachts were trying to reach the starting zone. Weary, the state of the sea and the gusts at more than 30 knots did not allow the fair holding of the jousts for the Classics, and it is with regret that this part of the fleet returned to the port, not without having first regaled the hunters with images, as numerous as ever in Saint-Tropez. The 5 Modern IRC Groups validated their second round of the week.
With a slight moderation of the Mistral, and eager to enjoy a warm sun, all the racers, both in Moderns and Classics, were quivering this morning to face the muscular conditions of the day, and to test themselves in the tonic West wind. At 11 o’clock, the 132 Moderne yachts were heading for L’Escalet, for a superb coastal route as close as possible to the shore, while the 82 classic yachts were trying to reach the starting zone. Weary, the state of the sea and the gusts at more than 30 knots did not allow the fair holding of the jousts for the Classics, and it is with regret that this part of the fleet returned to the port, not without having first regaled the hunters with images, as numerous as ever in Saint-Tropez. The 5 Modern IRC Groups validated their second round of the week.
The schooners sublimate the gulf The absence of racing for the classics did not overcome the motivation of the biggest units in the fleet of yachts of tradition, including the Rolex Trophy overspeed schooners, stars among the stars. Shenandoah of Sark, Aschanti IV, Puritan and Elena of London had a field day in spite of the one-and-a-half-metre hollows, even if it meant a very strong heel, as evidenced by the astonishing vision of Elena’s helmsman, feet in the water.
On Thursday, the Nioulargue returned to Saint-Tropez… On Thursdays, a tradition now well understood and appreciated by runners and owners, it is the spirit of the Nioulargue and its creator Patrice de Colmont that is celebrated, both on sea and on land. Challenges of all kinds, inter-class or inter-style, Club 55 Cup or Centenaires race, we race between gentlemen of yachting, for the beauty of the gesture and the pleasure of accumulating new pretexts to redo the regattas of the day. The start line under the Portalet is open, and each captain starts after having announced himself to the Race Committee. On land, sailors are invited to compete in imagination to liven up the always hilarious carnival of the crews towards the Jean Réveille pier where the traditional sardinade des Voiles will be held. Club 55 Cup, France and Tuiga in duel. Since 2003, the Club 55 Cup has been replaying the mythical challenge of 1981 between 12 mJI Ikra and the American Swan Pride. Between the Portalet and the Nioulargue, two sailboats challenge each other in more friendly climates. Winner last year, The Kid au Niçois Jean Pierre Dick, in incapacity, Route du Rhum obliges, to put his title back on the line against an opponent of his choice, left to the Organizing Committee legitimately desperate, the task of finding protagonists. Clash of genres but not of cultures, it is the 12 mJI France (1970) that will face the 15 mJ Tuiga (1909). Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy Tomorrow Thursday, 11th edition of the Centenary Trophy, reserved for centenary sailing boats. They will be 21 venerable Classics on the starting line of the Portalet. The double winner of the event, Olympian (Gardner 1913), will have a lot to do to defend his title against another former winner, the formidable Spartan (Herreshoff 1913).
They said Philippe Serenon, President of the Association Prop IRC It is an association of owners that brings together the IRC calibrated boats. The handicap race based on the IRC Rule aims to facilitate the practice of the regatta, for a wide range of single-hulled racing and cruising quillards, establishing a measurement system capable of classifying boats in competition according to a single time or distance correction factor. This represents 3,000 members each year. To receive an IRC certificate, you must be a member of the association, knowing that between 500 and 800 certificates are issued each year. The association supports the owners and the races. We have recurring events like Massilia, Snim, Napoleon, Ar Men, or Spi Ouest-France, and two championships, one in the Atlantic and the other in the Mediterranean. We are studying the idea of a national final with the new Class30 developed by UNCL and RORC. Already 40 boats are ordered at this stage from Multiplast. The riders are asking for beautiful festive regattas. We are spoiled here in Saint-Tropez…”
Partner of the Day: North Sails
For the 4th year, North Sails is the official textile supplier of the Voiles de Saint-Tropez. A special collection dedicated to the event is created every year, for Men, Women and Children, with graphics inspired by the world of racing. It is a “life style” collection, designed with natural materials, organic cotton, or nylon made from recycled plastic. 96% of collections are produced from organic or recycled materials. The brand does a lot to reduce the impact of its manufacturing and its products on the environment. Saint-Tropez presents a very good compromise between the art of living and the world of racing. North Sails has a shop on the village of Les Voiles for the sale of the dedicated line, and also, an embroidery workshop – the Custom Lab – for those who want to customize their clothes. The technical products are on sale in the shop located Quai de l’Épi. Brand ambassador, Titouan Bernicot, founder of “Coral Gardner” will also be present this week. Of note on board the Ker 46 Dague3 is the presence of Quentin Ponroy, a North Sails master who is very popular with ocean racing skippers.
2022 Program Week 1: Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, Moderne et Classiques Thursday 29 September: Challenge Day, Club 55 cup, Centennial Regatta Friday 30 September and Saturday 1 October: regattas for modern and traditional sailboats Saturday, October 1: Awards ceremony (week 1)
Week 2: Maxi Yachts and Multihulls Sunday 3 and Monday 4 October: Home of large modern units (Wally, Mini Maxis, Maxis, Super Maxis) and Performance Cruising Multihulls (from 60 feet) Tuesday 4, Wednesday 5, Friday 7, Saturday 8: regattas Thursday 6: lay day/reserve day Saturday, October 8: Awards Ceremony (Week 2)
Partners of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez ROLEX BMW NORTH SAILS WALLY SUZUKI MARINE MARSHALL MERCANTOUR BYBLOS BESSERAT DE BELLEFON TORPEZ (VIGNOBLES DE SAINT-TROPEZ) BERNARD OPTIC PEPINIERES PIERRE BASSET ESPRIT VILLAGE A SAINT-TROPEZ
VILLE DE SAINT-TROPEZ
PORT DE SAINT-TROPEZ
LES MARINES DE COGOLIN
FEDERATION FRANCAISE DE VOILE
YACHT CLUB DE FRANCE
INTERNATIONAL MAXI ASSOCIATION
Organisation :
Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez
Président : Pierre Roinson
Principal Race Officer : Georges Korhel
Responsable Régates : Frédérique Fantino
Responsable technique : Philippe Martinez
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