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The successful bet of Voiles 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The awards ceremony on Friday evening of the second week of the Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2020 will have made it possible to measure the degree of satisfaction of the owners, skippers and sailors at the end of a beautiful week of regattas. It is also the moment chosen by Pierre Roinson, new President of the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez, organizer of the event, and the new General Manager, Tony Oller, to highlight the success of a challenge far from being won just a fortnight ago, faced with the colossal constraints linked to the health crisis. The involvement of all, sailors or volunteers, partners and institutions, on land and at sea, made it possible to hold the event, and the saga of Les Voiles, begun in 1999, can continue without interruption while everyone is already looking forward to the 2021 edition. Regatta: at last!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over 150 boats and 2,000 sailors enlivened the waters of the Gulf of Saint Tropez for 15 days. These figures are certainly far from those usually recorded with nearly 300 boats, but despite the exceptional circumstances make these Sails 2020 a reality. For many, it was the first, and the last regatta of the season and the pleasure of sailing was palpable. For its 22nd edition, Les Voiles was experimenting with a new format. 130 boats, divided into 6 Moderne groups and 9 Tradition groups competed in the first week, before giving way to 20 Maxi Yachts and two superb schooners. Many races were validated each week, despite the gusts of wind that shook the South East of France, and each of the two parts of the new-formula event was able to dedicate magnificent winners. With this wet starting line just under the Portalet for all the series, this unique edition in many respects has greatly satisfied the racers, happy to race and show their superb mounts as close as possible to the Trop\u00e9ziens m\u00f4les. We also noticed many boats coming for a first participation, including 6 Classic yachts and about thirty Modern sailing boats, in a difficult context, confirming the strong attractiveness of the Tropezian event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pierre Roinson, President of the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez: no break in the history of Les Voiles!<\/em><\/strong>\u201cWe did it! Organizing our 22nd edition of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez while respecting health requirements was a very big challenge. After 15 days of the event at Les Voiles, the general feeling shared by the teams is happiness. These Sails were so difficult to implement, with so many uncertainty factors, authorizations to obtain etc\u2026 everything ends beautifully! We had very beautiful days, beautiful regattas and the owners, skippers, sailors leave very satisfied. Everyone was frustrated at not being able to sail this year. All our volunteers, on land and at sea, were wonderful. We are really happy to have been able to carry out these Sails, with the major support of the City. By remaining vigilant and cautious, we avoided problems. We will continue the idea of separating the big boats from the rest of the fleet, for safety reasons and because we want to keep the starts in the gulf in front of the port and we will continue to talk with the Classes to refine the program. We have a very good team of permanent staff at the club, and above all an extraordinary team of volunteers who help us run the club.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Georges Korhel, Principal Race Officer The show as close as possible to the spectators! <\/em><\/strong>\u201cAs an organizer, everything went well, with this new regatta format which also allowed all participants to start just in front of the port. The first week, with \u201conly\u201d 130 boats, went very well, and even with double the boats, we are convinced that it remains manageable. Our teams are well-rehearsed. Everyone does what they have to do. Tribute to our teams! We must offer more choices of long courses to the large Modern boats that need miles and distance to express themselves. Fewer courses between 3 buoys. We will adapt, while keeping the principle of a two-week event. We have very spectacular Modern boats here, and the gulf lends itself to putting on a show. We can offer a perfectly adapted playground to allow the public to see these formidable units evolve as closely as possible. We can imagine courses as close as possible to the Saint-Tropez jetties. A spectacle to properly promote our sport.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

They were at Les Voiles\u2026 <\/strong>Patrizio Bertelli, Billy Besson, Mitch Booth, Marc Bouet, Francois Brenac, Aymeric Chapelier, Bertrand de Broc, Beno\u00eet De Froidmont, Fabien Despr\u00e9s, Jean-Pierre Dick, Peter Dubens, Eric Dumont, Robin Follin, Sidney Gavignet, Tara Getty, Torben Grael, Bruno Jourdren, Marc Lepesqueux, Xavier Macaire, Anthony Marchand, Corinne Migraine, Jean-Paul Mouren, Jean-Pierre Nicol, Lionel P\u00e9an, Lo\u00efck Peyron, Christopher Pratt, Nick Rogers, Marc Thiercelin, Bruno Troubl\u00e9, Maurits Van Oranje, Gerald V\u00e9niard<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2020 Program (reminder) Week 1: Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez <\/strong>Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27: welcome of sailing boats up to approximately 20 meters (except for certain classes) Monday, September 28: regattas for modern sailing boats Tuesday, September 29, Wednesday, September 30, Friday, October 2, Saturday, October 3: regattas for modern sailing boats and traditional sailing boats Thursday, October 1: Challenge Day Saturday, October 3: prize giving (week 1) Week 2: Les Voiles Super Series <\/strong> Sunday, October 4 and Monday, October 5: welcome of large units (Wally, IRCA, Maxi yachts, Grands Traditions, large Schooners) Tuesday, October 6, Wednesday, October 7, Thursday, October 8, Friday, October 9: regattas for large units<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, October 9: prize giving (week 2) Measures planned by the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez (excluding competitor arrangements): <\/em><\/strong> Staff and volunteers \u2013 Screening of all participants before and during the event Voiles Village \u2013 Reduction of the village to 400 m2 (instead of the usual 1,500 m2), 400 people maximum \u2013 Exhibitor spaces limited to partners. Access to the official North Sails shop will be from the outside only. \u2013 Wearing a mask, temperature check at the entrance and hydroalcoholic gel: mandatory \u2013 Collaboration with the Cerballiance laboratory to screen people wishing to do so. \u2013 Animations: The traditional boules competitions, crew parade, crew party and sardinade cannot take place this year. Media \u2013 Paperless registration formalities, no press room, contact with the press service by email, SMS or telephone only. For boarding: negative test less than 72 hours old, mandatory mask wearing, boarding appointments at the foot of the boats.<\/em>The partners of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2020<\/strong>ROLEX BMW NORTH SAILS CHAMPAGNE BESSERAT DE BELLEFON EAUX 808 SUZUKI MARINE MERCANTOUR EVENTS MARSHALL TORPEZ (VIGNOBLES DE SAINT-TROPEZ) BERNARD OPTIC LORO PIANA INTERNATIONAL MAXI ASSOCIATION DERBEZ JARDINS PORT DE SAINT-TROPEZ LES MARINES DE COGOLIN FEDERATION FRANCAISE DE VOILE YACHT CLUB DE FRANCE<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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There is Patrice de Colmont who tells the story (see \u201cHow it all began!\u201d<\/strong>) but there is also the team who welcomes you each year in the Press Room. She has summarised the whole history of the Voiles in a few paragraphs. Read on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are evenings when one has ideas\u2026 of genius<\/strong>. It all started on September 29th 1981<\/strong>, when a challenge without much sporting interest, except to defend a sailor’s honour, was launched between Pride<\/em>, Dick Jason’s American Swan 44, and Ikra<\/em>, the 12M JI skippered by Jean Lorrain. The challenge could not have been simpler: start at the foot of the village of Saint-Tropez at the Tour du Portalet, turn the mark of the Nioulargo (which means \u201cnest of the sea\u201d in Proven\u00e7al) and arrive in front of the restaurant, the \u201cClub 55\u201d, located on the beach of Pampelonne. If for the anecdote, Ikra<\/em> won before Pride<\/em>, for the history, this challenge gave birth, thanks to the spontaneity and the enthusiasm of Patrice de Colmont, to the \u201cClub 55 Cup\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And from this regatta was born a unique event, a gathering of its own that would allow ordinary racing boats to race with prestigious maxi yachts, ultra-sophisticated prototypes with classic yachts with histories as long as days without wind. The incomparable and inimitable Nioulargue was thus born and, for fifteen years, mixed the greatest sailors with owners of all calibers. Imagine that majestic J-Class yachts will be able to cross bows with the latest generation of racing boats\u2026 Imagine that the nautical jousting game, once finished, will continue as an improvised game of boules and anchovy jam on the Place des Lices\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And if the same state of mind and good-natured simplicity is to be found every year, each year will also see its coup d’\u00e9clat, its miracle or its appearance. 1984<\/strong> will see the giant J Class Velsheda<\/em> cross the gulf whilst Eric Tabarly at the helm of the maxi Coriolan IV<\/em> battled hard against Herbert von Karajan’s maxi Helisara<\/em> or against Harold Cudmore, then at the helm of Gitana.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1988<\/strong>, John Parkwright IV, owner of France II<\/em>, launched a challenge to other boats while the official races were cancelled due to the strong Mistral blowing on the peninsula. He simply asked that the start be given and the finish be recorded. The Florida Cup (now known as the D\u00e9fis Jean Lorrain) was born and would witness fantastic duels such as the one between Astra<\/em> and Candida<\/em>, or in 1992<\/strong> between the J Class Endeavour<\/em> and Ville de Paris<\/em>, then a recent challenger for the America’s Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another highlight, 1990<\/strong>, with the arrival of five three-masted ships: Shenandoah<\/em>, the magnificent Cr\u00e9ole<\/em>, Raphaelo<\/em>, Aquarius<\/em> and Fleurt Je<\/em>. 1991<\/strong> saw three exceptional boats appear on the horizon: Pen Duick<\/em>, Eric Tabarly’s boat, tasting the waters of the Mediterranean for the first time, the J Class Endeavour<\/em>, defender of the America’s Cup in the 1930s, and Matador<\/em>, the famous reigning world champion maxi then belonging to a certain Bill Koch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1993<\/strong> welcomed the splendid Tuiga<\/em>. 1995<\/strong> celebrated the return of Kentra<\/em> and the arrival of Mariette<\/em>. As an anecdote, it is worth noting that during the filming of the legendary movie \u201cAnd God Created Woman\u201d, Brigitte Bardot spent a great deal of time aboard Kentra<\/em>. Once again, one of those famous and magical \u201ccoincidences\u201d of the Nioulargue!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But after so many years of success and recognition, the sixteenth edition would experience tragedy. A collision between Mariette<\/em> and a 6M JI, Taos Brett IV<\/em>, cast a shadow over the event and put it on hold for three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was not until 1999 that the Voiles de Saint-Tropez picked up the torch that had never truly gone out<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And as if by magic, autumn found its light once more on sails of Mylar and cotton, challenges blossomed again at the bar counters, and games of boules resumed on the Place des Lices, bringing together locals of Saint-Tropez and sailors from around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MILESTONES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1981<\/strong>: Duel between the 12M JI Ikra<\/em> and Pride<\/em>, a Swan 44. Patrice de Colmont creates the \u201cClub 55 Cup\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1983<\/strong>: The crew of Kiaola III<\/em> most worthily celebrates the historic victory of Australia II<\/em> on the evening of the America’s Cup final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1984<\/strong>: The J Class Velsheda<\/em> is present and the maxis impress. Coriolan IV, Helisara, Gitana<\/em> and Mephisto<\/em> compete in power, with Eric Tabarly and Harold Cudmore among those at the helm\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1988<\/strong>: Birth of the Florida Cup, a day of unconventional challenges that would go on to mark the various editions of the Nioulargue<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1990<\/strong>: Five three-masted ships are present: Cr\u00e9ole, Aquarius, Raphaelo, Shenandoah and Fleurt Je<\/em>. Impressive!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1991<\/strong>: Three exceptional boats answer the call: Pen Duick<\/em>, Eric Tabarly’s boat, the J Class Endeavour<\/em> and Matador<\/em>, Bill Koch’s reigning world champion maxi. Three boats that left an indelible mark on the pages of yachting history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1993<\/strong>: The 15M JI Tuiga<\/em> shows off her superb restoration. Magical!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1994<\/strong>: Kentra<\/em> returns to Saint-Tropez, Mariette appears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1995<\/strong>: Mariette<\/em> collides with the 6M JI Taos Brett IV<\/em>. The dark year\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1999<\/strong>: First edition of the Voiles de Saint-Tropez.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009<\/strong>: The 10 year anniversary!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2011<\/strong>: 13th edition of the Voiles de Saint-Tropez and the thirtieth anniversary of the original regatta: the Nioulargue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2019:<\/strong> The 20 year anniversary!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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For a beautiful birthday, it was a beautiful birthday! 10 years have already passed since the Voiles de Saint-Tropez picked up and raised high the torch of the spirit of the Nioulargue, and the regattas of the week have in every respect been worthy of the event. In extremely varied weather conditions, 300 sailboats, Modern and Classic, created the most ephemeral, but the most absolute works of art, a festival of colors and animated lights, a fireworks display of movement and aquatic elegance in the sun-drenched setting of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. The Voiles 10<\/strong><\/sup><\/strong> of the name have this year again evolved in the sublime, adding regatta after regatta the weight of images and the shock of eras; crossing of great gaff-rigged sails in the sun, fluidity of the bows in the blue chop, great flight of spinnakers of all shapes, sizes or colors\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MODERNS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 validated races for the Wally<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The spectacular and futuristic Wally boats had their own “round” and their own committee off Pampelonne. They were able to compete in 5 races this week despite the Mistral, and it is the Wally 94 Open Season that wins with 3 races won, ahead of Y3K and Magic Carpet. The giant Esense marks its entry into the “Voiles” with a 7th<\/sup> place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rambler’s efficiency<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The great American Maxi “Rambler” triumphs in a particularly tough IRC A group this year in Saint-Tropez, with high-tech sailboats helmed by crews often drawn from the greatest international racing Teams. Her skipper David Georges had for the occasion secured the services of Peter Isler (ex BMW Oracle Racing) for navigation. The American’s talent combined with the power of the Reichel-Pugh design worked wonders, relegating Velsheda to a distant second place. Niklas Zennstr\u00f6m places the great British sloop Ran on the third step of the podium. The disqualification under rule 20.4.1(a) during race 3 thus costs Ernesto Bertarelli and his highly capable Judel design “Numbers” dearly. The Alinghi crew, despite two race wins, finish only 6th<\/sup>. The great TP65s Money Penny and Numbers have unquestionably given a strong sporting flavor to the Voiles; the likes of Paul Cayard, James Spithill and Brad Butterworth reproducing off Pampelonne the confrontations seen on the most prestigious America’s Cup waters. This was the very first time that these boats, usually based on the East Coast of the United States, had made the trip to Europe. In particular, they were able to cross swords on the Tropezian waters with the Atlantic sailing record-holder monohull Senso One (Mari Cha IV) or Sojana, owned by Peter Harrison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Worth noting in IRC B, the formidable battle between Swans and 45 or 42-foot Protos. It is the Mark Mills-designed proto Ngoni that ultimately wins. But 6 sailboats are separated by only a few points in this category, which started with 42 boats. The Turkish sailboat Mat 12, in its first participation, finishes 9th<\/sup>, to the great satisfaction of her crew. They promise to come back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Didier Le Moal and his J\/122 Lance 4 finish like a cannonball with a fine win yesterday in the breeze. Not enough, however, to dethrone the First 40.7 Pen Khalet IX, owned by Georges Le Troquer, who remained more consistent at the top of the rankings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Archambault 35s triumph in Saint-Tropez, placing Rebuff, owned by David Marco, and Tchin Tchin, skippered by Jean Claude Bertrand, at the top of IRC D. The J\/109 Albacor IV, owned by Tropezian Jean Louis P\u00e9zin, takes third place in a highly competitive group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The First 34.7 Super Ding Ding, owned by Monaco’s Luc van Keirsblick, wins by a hair over the Sun Fast Zabriskie Point of Olivier de Roffignac in IRC E.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLASSICS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The surprise Moonbeam III<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fresh out of a major refit of her interior fittings carried out last year at Fairlie, Moonbeam III returned to Saint Tropez with a new skipper, Erwan Noblet, and a determination to shine. This has been achieved with a splendid victory in the category that is the favorite of both public and media, the great gaff-rigged sailboats. The 1903 Fife design triumphs, no less, over the imposing and majestic cutter Mariquita and the lovely schooner Alta\u00efr. The Marconi sloop Rowdy, already strong in Cannes, scores a fine win among the Bermudans ahead of “The Blue Peter” and “Cholita”. “Bonafide”, “Oriole” and “Pesa” put on a dazzling display all week among the “small” gaff-riggers. They fill, in that order, a prestigious podium steeped in maritime history. Tenth in the “small” gaff-rigger category, the brand-new Fyne, built in Brittany by Hubert Sagnol to an 1889 Fife design, made a notable debut in Tropezian waters. Little surprise in Spirit of Tradition, where the immense Shamrock V triumphs. Her eternal rival, Savannah, cannot prevent newcomer Sagittarius from slipping onto the podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bellerophon, king of the Tofinous<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nicolas Edmiston and his Bellerophon trembled right to the end to win against the armada of 15 Tofinous competing this year in Saint-Tropez, these small “classic-modern” one-design boats designed by Philippe Joubert. “Grey One”, owned by Herv\u00e9 Margolis, despite two race wins, falls short due to a fatal 7th<\/sup> place last Wednesday. Tied on points but with fewer wins, Bernard Vilarem places his “Cambronne” in third place\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And also (results continued) \u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anne Sophie in Marconi B, Mercury in Marconi C, Windhover in Marconi D, Crazy Life in Classic Marconi B\u2026. so many deserving protagonists on the water, who truly made the Voiles 2008, through their sporting commitment in racing, and through their extraordinary year-round dedication to preserving, enhancing and promoting a style of sailing steeped in elegance and tradition, a shining testament to more than a century of maritime know-how\u2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They came for the tenth edition of the Voiles<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In alphabetical order: Francesco de Angelis (Ita), Isabelle Autissier, Ernesto Bertarelli (Sui), Yvan Bourgnon, Brad Butterworth (NZ), Paul Cayard (USA), Servane Escoffier, Jean Galfione, Peter Isler (USA), Karol Jablonski (Pol), Anne Liardet, Philippe Monnet, Bertrand Pac\u00e9, Marc Pajot, Bruno Peyron, Philippe Presti, Lionel P\u00e9an, Bruno Troubl\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“La Belle Classe” and safety at sea<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Altair, Amadour, Aschanti, Eilidh, Lulworth, Mariquita, Milena, Moonbeam IV, Oriole, Shamrock V, Sylvia, Thendara and Tuiga all answered last Friday’s invitation from “La Belle Classe” to assess the work put in place by “Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez” regarding safety on the water, following the proposals summarized in the Belle Classe Memorandum. All welcomed the general awareness of the need to evolve international racing rules and adapt them to the specificity and diversity of these yachts. Keen to continue this safety-focused approach, the skippers and owners of “La Belle Classe” will soon meet at the Yacht Club de Monaco for a seminar day with lawyers specializing in international maritime law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They said\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andr\u00e9 Beaufils, President of the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint Tropez\u2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Strictly in terms of welcoming the competitors, and what we were able to put in place to satisfy them as best we could, I think 2008 was a good vintage. The show on the water was, as always, exceptional, and we<\/em> adapted as best we could to the weather conditions. As far as I’m concerned, I want to carry on\u2026”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Georges Kohrel, Race Director\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We validated 3 races for the Classics, and 4 races for the Moderns, which, given the cancellation of Friday’s races due to strong Mistral winds, is entirely satisfactory and pleases the competitors. This year we had completely redesigned our courses, and the feedback I’m getting from participants is very positive. Each day, we had between 35 and 40 officials on the water, supporting our three race committees, and safely giving 10 to 12 starts per day\u2026<\/em>“<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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It was a sell-out, with all the seats in the gulf duly occupied by the some 300 competitors of all eras and all classes that took part this year, that saw the running of the 11<\/strong><\/sup><\/strong> th Voiles de Saint-Tropez. For the 10th anniversary of this great event organized by the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez and heir of the famous Nioulargue, Modern and Classic yachts at their best were served by summer conditions. For 10 days, the port of Saint-Tropez, unusually crowned with huge centenarian or futuristic masts, saw the cream of the racing world converge, including some of the great names in ocean racing, from Bruno Peyron to Peter Holmberg, as well as Catherine Chabaud, Lionel P\u00e9an, Marc Pajot and Alain Th\u00e9bault.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stories of duels…<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barely 15 days after her launch at the Charpentier shipyard in La Ciotat, the 15 m JI designed by Fife Mariska<\/em> is already showing great promise in terms of performance and results. Long side by side last Sunday during the Yacht Club de France Autumn Cup with her prestigious counterpart Tuiga<\/em>, the first of the four 15 m JI built at the very beginning of the 20th century is already inspiring respect with her beautiful speed, and augurs great jousts to come in her category of large gaff-rigged yachts. Stung to the core, in the year of her centenary, Tuiga, flagship of the Yacht Club de Monaco, made a point of racing “clean”, sweeping all the races of the week. Another spectacular duel was the comparison on the magical waters of the gulf between the two great replicas of Nathanael G Herreshoff’s schooners, Elena and Eleonora; built in Spain at the Marin LuxurYachts shipyard, Elena was launched this past April 22 and benefited from the construction know-how of her equally majestic predecessor, Eleonora<\/em>, formerly Windward<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Y3K ruthless<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The impression of cold power and absolute mastery she displays on the water is confirmed on the scoreboard. Even though she’s not the largest of the Wallys, the 100-foot Y3K didn’t leave many laurels for her competitors. She won without contest this week at the end of the 5 validated races. The brand-new Wally 130 aboard which Luca Bassini was racing worked wonders, in vain though, trying to steal a bit of her glory. In her wake, the two Wallys of 27 and 28.50 meters, Tiketitan and Open Season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Five Pen Duicks in the Mediterranean<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The five boats of legendary sailor Eric Tabarly, all of which bear the name Pen Duick<\/em> (the Breton name for the blue tit), usually based in the Atlantic and of which only one is missing (the trimaran Pen Duick IV<\/em>, lost with all hands under the name Manureva<\/em> during the 1978 Route du Rhum, with Alain Colas at the helm) brought to a close, at the Voiles de Saint-Tropez, a fine Mediterranean season. The fleet, kept in sailing condition thanks to the Association Eric Tabarly and the support of Banque Populaire, sailed happily all week in Saint-Tropez. The 1898 gaff cutter \u2014 which became the Tabarly family boat and aboard which Jacqueline and Marie Tabarly raced \u2014 (Pen Duick<\/em>), the ketch that won the 1964 Transatlantic Race (Pen Duick II<\/em>), the schooner with “a thousand victories” now re-rigged as a ketch (Pen Duick III<\/em>), the small all-aluminum ballasted monohull that won the 1969 Transpacific Race (Pen Duick V<\/em>) and the immense 22 m ketch that finished first in the 1976 solo Transatlantic Race (Pen Duick VI<\/em>), were the stars of this 11th<\/sup> edition of the Voiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whales and balloons<\/strong>…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Voiles decidedly generate widespread enthusiasm that even touches the marine animal world. Two whales did in fact show up this week on the Moderns’ race circle off Cap de Saint-Tropez, a fact reported to the competitors by the Race Committee over VHF. As for the port, it was visited on Saturday by two small airships that came to play a few meters above the masts and rigging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cap Horners from Saint-Tropez!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was the theme on Saturday evening of a lecture given by Laurent Pavlidis, academic and historian of the City of Saint-Tropez, with expert contributions from Brigitte and Yvonnick Le Coat. The epic of the Cap Horners who braved the so dangerous Cape between the mid-19th<\/sup> and mid-20th<\/sup> century was recounted in detail, with a particular and rather unexpected focus on the people of Saint-Tropez, heroes of that bygone era. We thus learned that the record for the crossing between England and Chile was held by L\u00e9on Gardane, in some 54 days. This true-blue native of Saint-Tropez rounded the great South American cape 14 times. Nearly twenty natives of the City of the Bailli have now been identified who lived through these extraordinary adventures between Europe and South America, even California, aboard large three- or four-masted barques carrying emigrants or heavy cargo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rolex Trophy – 4 races<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Rowdy (Bermudan sloop) Graham Walker<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Tuiga (15 m) Bernard D’Alessandri<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Oiseau de feu (Bermudan cutter) Jean Philippe Lhuillier<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paris Premi\u00e8re Trophy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Pamyra ben (Morgan 54) Andr\u00e9 Gumuchdjian<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Jethou (Mini Maxi) Sir Peter Ogden<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Velsheda (J Class) R De Warl<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“S\u00e9rie Limit\u00e9e Les Echos du Yacht de Tradition” Prize<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marikita<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andr\u00e9 Beaufils, Chairman of the Organizing Committee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c The gods of the sea and the weather were with us. Sunshine, wind, and a thoroughly summery atmosphere marked this anniversary edition. My great satisfaction and gratitude go to all the volunteers, of course, but also to the Race Committee, which showed absolute mastery in managing and organizing the races, adapting to the whims of the wind under all circumstances. I feel the village, in its new layout, was very well received. I also note that media enthusiasm for our event continues unabated, with a noticeable increase in the number of French and international journalists<\/em>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Georges Korhel, Race Director<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Judging by the absence of complaints at the end of the races, I conclude that the competitors had a good time. I am particularly pleased with the spirit of independence shown on the water by all our race committees, Moderns, Wallys, and Classics. Whatever the wind variations, they were able to adapt independently to start races in the best possible wind. The Moderns did not race on Monday for lack of wind, but everyone raced every other day of the week<\/em>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fulvio Corrente, shore events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The village played its role as a trigger for the celebration in town to the fullest. Sailors came in droves as soon as the races were over before taking over the town’s bars and restaurants. The new layout, with the new Press area, was very well received, and we’ll be working in the same direction for 2010, with improvements based on the feedback expressed, particularly in terms of displaying info and results<\/em>…. “<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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Saint-Tropez wakes up still vibrating from a night of festivities animated until dawn by sailors eager to extend to the end a week of sport and festivities, in every way exceptional. The 2010 Voiles de Saint-Tropez drew to a close on Sunday at the traditional prize-giving ceremony at the citadel, where the sailors came to share a final moment of conviviality, before looking forward to next year and an anniversary edition that we can’t wait to see.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 races for the Wally, 4 for the Moderns, and 4 for the Classics; a full house! The 2010 edition of the Voiles de Saint-Tropez will be remembered, and unanimously, as one of the most intense and successful. Perfectly inserted between Mistral and an easterly gale, the beautiful week in the Tropez area brought each day the right amount of wind, sun and sea to guarantee the holding of great regattas, perfectly fair, and suitable to compete each day on courses with varied relief. The winners celebrated today at the Citadelle of Saint-Tropez will not be challenged. The 5 IRC groups gathering the Modern yachts, the 10 categories identifying the different types of classic yachts, and of course the beautiful fleet of 11 Wallys all have their champion today, often designated after bitter nautical battles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 Three-masted ships on the Tropezian waterfront<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A nautical festival, an exceptional gathering of more than 125 years of maritime engineering, the Voiles de Saint-Tropez also offered this year the rare spectacle of three large three-masted schooners sailing in the gulf. Atlantic (70 meters), the superb replica of Charlie Barr’s boat, fresh from its Dutch shipyard, came to greet the immense three-masted schooner Adix (66 meters), competing in elegance with Creole (65 meters), the magnificent three-masted ship designed in 1927 by Charles Nicholson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note the very interesting crossing on the water of Atlantic, record holder of the Atlantic crossing in 1903, with the all-carbon ketch Mari Cha III (44.70 m) which was 95 years later, in 1998. It was in Saint-Tropez, and nowhere else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lionheart<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the recent authorization to use aluminum for hulls, new projects are emerging, based on the plans and specifications of master Charles Ernest Nicholson and the J Class rating rules. During the Voiles, we were able to see the latest replica from the Claasen Jachtbouw BV shipyard in the Netherlands, Lionheart, built according to the research of Starling Burgess and Olin Stephens under the direction of the Dutchman Hoek. 20 large J Class boats were designed between 1930 and 1937. Ten were built. To Velsheda, Shamrock V, and Endeavour are now added the faithful replicas Ranger (2004), Hanuman (2009), and Lionheart. Others could follow, such as Atlantis and Rainbow, in view of a major “historic” meeting in the Solent in June 2012. Lionheart boasts exceptional measurements, at 44 meters long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Icap Leopard3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspired in its hull volumes by the Open 60s or Volvo 70s that made Farr Yacht Design so successful, Leopard 3 is a superyacht with exceptional comfort, combined with quite remarkable offshore sailing performance. 30 meters long, 6.80 meters wide, and with an air draft of 47 meters, Leopard benefits from a canting keel that can tilt 40 degrees, giving the yacht stability equivalent to that of 200 men hiking. Leopard successfully scours the waters of the Atlantic, the Caribbean, and the Mediterranean. A record-breaking yacht, it had to concede last summer during its attempt on the Atlantic crossing record due to a lack of wind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They were at the Voiles\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Newcomers or regulars at the Voiles, the event is packed with renowned sailors every year. The 2010 vintage included, in alphabetical order: Alexia Barrier, Brad Butterworth, Catherine Chabaud, Bertrand de Broc, Karine Fauconnier, Philippe Monnet, Doug Peterson, Marc Pajot, Yves Parlier, Lionel P\u00e9an, C\u00e9cile Poujol, Mike Sanderson, Jean-Yves Terlain, Alain Th\u00e9bault, Marc Thiercelin, Dominique Wavre, \u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPECIAL PRIZES:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rolex Trophy: Ikra, talent and luck<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tied since last Tuesday, Ikra and Rowdy engaged in a magnificent duel from a distance, rewarding consistency and performance. Unfortunate during this final race, Rowdy accumulated a few small errors and extra maneuvers, which almost cost it the final victory. Graham Walker’s genius and Rowdy’s very strong performance allowed it to narrowly win this race, remaining in the running for the “Rolex Trophy.” Very comfortable since the beginning of the week, even managing to win with very comfortable corrected time margins, Yves-Marie Morault’s Ikra, skippered by S\u00e9bastien Destremau, is therefore competing against Rowdy for the title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was during the prize-giving ceremony, held at the Citadel starting at 11 AM, that Mr. Philippe Schaeffer presented the Trophy as well as a Rolex Submariner watch to Ikra, the winner of a draw between the two yachts tied on points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Traditional Yacht of the Year Award” organized by Les Echos S\u00e9rie Limit\u00e9e<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avel won the “S\u00e9rie Limit\u00e9e” Traditional Yacht Prize of the 2010 Voiles de Saint-Tropez after a hard-fought battle. Awarded for the second consecutive year, this prize rewards a sailboat that honors the values of fine yachting, boat quality, ethics, crew, etc. The winning boat of the year will be elected from those pre-selected during the six regattas and gatherings making up the “S\u00e9rie Limit\u00e9e Traditional Yachting” circuit in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Its name will be revealed during the inauguration of the Nautic in Paris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avel, named after a Breton wind, was commissioned in 1896 by Frenchman Ren\u00e9 Calame from Charles Nicholson. In 1897, the pretty 23.50-meter gaff cutter left the Camper and Nicholson shipyards. Abandoned in 1927, it was renovated in the 90s and has since sailed among the classic yacht fleets. It thus joins the very exclusive circle of contenders for the 2010 title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crew Parade<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is traditionally on Thursday evening that participants in the Voiles de Saint-Tropez compete in originality and extravagance to lead the parade from the Voiles village to the Quai Jean Jaur\u00e8s, in the wake of a jazz band and street performers. It was the crew of Tuiga, dressed as Polynesians, who won the jury’s favor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Club 55 Cup goes to Cambria<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was one of the highlights of Thursday, the Club 55 Cup, a Challenge among Challenges, which sees last year’s winning defender challenge a challenger on the historic and founding course of the Nioulargue: starting at Portalet, heading into the southwest wind toward the Nioulargue, and finishing at Pampelonne in front of the famous Club 55, a theoretical distance of 15 miles. The 23m JI Cambria (Fife 1927) won this year against the gaff cutter Mariquita (Fife 1911). A winner on the water and by the rules, Cambria must nevertheless, according to the very precise rules of the Club 55 Cup, leave its title of Defender next year to Mariquita. It is indeed stipulated that the Club 55 Cup cannot be won twice. It is therefore up to the gaff cutter to challenge a challenger so that this beautiful moment of the Voiles continues in 2011.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andr\u00e9 Beaufils, President of the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA superb edition, which brings much happiness to all the sailors. I thank all the teams on shore and on the water who did a fantastic job. I have many regrets for our friends on the yachts Adria and Harlequin who were victims of collisions. This reinforces our resolve to go even further in terms of safety. The Voiles de Saint-Tropez is above all a celebration, a great gathering of sublime yachts, and it is this spirit that must prevail, even over the competitive spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Georges Korehl, Race Director<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe can only be satisfied with such a week during which we validated races every day for all our categories in competition. The weather helped us a lot and I don’t remember such a beautiful edition in terms of wind and sun conditions. Just one small regret that I share with the entire organization, which concerns a slight excess of aggressiveness from some competitors, particularly during the start phases. Yet we had further strengthened our safety measures on the water. We will be even more demanding next year so that no incident tarnishes what must remain a celebration\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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The Voiles de Saint-Tropez celebrated with \u00e9clat the thirtieth anniversary, already, of a timeless event that sometimes borders on a daydream. This new week dedicated to triumphant and, it seems, eternal yachting, passed as if in a dream, so much so that no one tires day after day of seeing the most beautiful yachts glide across the waves, born of the desire to sail well for nearly 140 years. Beyond the rankings and other Trophies, we will remember above all the beautiful communion of spirit that brought together the 4,200 or so sailors, skippers or owners who came from all over the oceans to celebrate sailing and to thank in their own way Ikra, Pride, Patrice de Colmont and Saint Tropez for having had this simple idea one day in September 1981 to celebrate the art of living well at sea in this magical gulf. A torch taken up today with passion, and in the same spirit, by the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The breath of the Nioulargue<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe would like everyone to remember, or learn, how the Nioulargue was born,\u201d suggests Andr\u00e9 Beaufils, the president of the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez, \u201cwhen in 1981, Patrice de Colmont, with his characteristic intuition, imagined a challenge without stakes, a regatta between a group of friends who had come to say hello at the end of the summer before the next sailing season.\u201d Initially named \u201cClub 55 Cup\u201d, the regatta born between two boats, Ikra<\/em> and Pride<\/em> was to expand the following year and take the name of Nioulargue. A name inspired by the Proven\u00e7al \u201cNioulargo\u201d literally \u201cNest of the sea\u201d after a shoal located 5 miles from the bay of Pampelonne and which serves as a shelter for the reproduction of multiple species of Mediterranean fish. It is also very interesting to note that it is the original regatta between a classic 12mJI and a modern racing-cruising yacht that gave its main characteristic to the Nioulargue, and then to the Voiles de Saint-Tropez: to make the boats of the last generation and those that wrote the history of yachting sail on the same water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The year of the yawls<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is said that one of President John F. Kennedy’s first acts at the beginning of his term was to make Manitou<\/em> the Presidential Yacht instead of a powerful 92-foot motorboat. Kennedy adored this 62-foot yawl designed by Sparkman&Stephens, launched in 1936, which the Coast Guards had received as a donation in 1955. Equipped with all modern communication means, Manitou<\/em> was quickly nicknamed \u201cThe floating White House\u201d by JFK himself. Five years after the Dallas assassination, Manitou<\/em> was sold to the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Maryland for 35,000 dollars. Olin Stephens had designed Manitou<\/em> inspired by Dorade<\/em> and Stormy Weather<\/em>. A trio of enthusiasts acquired it and brought it back to Europe to sail in the Mediterranean. The Swede Claes Goran Nilsson, the New Zealander Phil Jordan, and the American Pat Tierney have a cult passion for their boat. The three men and their very cosmopolitan crew are dedicated to \u201clearning\u201d the boat. 8th at the end of this week, they promise that next year, Manitou<\/em> will be the yacht to beat in Saint Tropez.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other much-appreciated \u201cnewbies\u201d this year include Firefly<\/em>, a 115-foot Dutch yacht designed by Hoek Design and built in 2011 at the Jachtbouw shipyard, and the rebirth of Skylark<\/em>, a 53-foot yawl launched in 1937 by the Pendleton shipyard in Maine, based on a Sparkman and Stephens design. Skylark<\/em> is considered an evolution of Stormy Weather<\/em> or Sonny<\/em>. We were also very pleasantly surprised by the excellent performance in light winds of another yawl; Runa IV<\/em>, helmed by Bruno Troubl\u00e9; built in 1918 at the Nielsen shipyard in Denmark (10.73m), this small gaff cutter cannot deny its Viking origins. This wooden racer with a long keel was saved from destruction in 2009 by Yves Carcelle, who brought it back from San Francisco to have it fully restored at the Guip shipyard in Brest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, it’s challenge time!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

13 Challenges, the centenarians’ regatta, in addition to the Club 55 Cup, animated the waters of Les Voiles last Thursday, in accordance with tradition. The race management and Georges Kohrel, taking into account the enormous anticyclone covering the entire country, had designed a small 6.5-mile course in the heart of the gulf, where a small east-northeast flow had taken up residence midday since the beginning of the week. The various challengers were thus invited from noon to start as close as possible to the Portalet, heading towards the La Rabiou mark, then the S\u00e8che \u00e0 l\u2019huile at the entrance to the gulf, before gliding downwind towards a finish line moored right next to the Jean R\u00e9veille pier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mariquita<\/em> and Alta\u00efr<\/em> faced each other in a titanic struggle on the Nioulargue Club 55 course as part of the Club 55 Cup. A special feature of 2011 \u2013 and the thirtieth anniversary \u2013 Ikra<\/em>, with part of the original crew of the 12M and Pride<\/em>, was associated with the duel. After a good start on the right side of the race area, the scenario of the first days of Les Voiles was repeated on the giants’ route, who, as soon as they left the gulf, ran out of wind. The two challengers then approached each other to shake hands. A tie, very much in the chivalrous spirit of Les Voiles, was then declared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avel wins the Rolex Trophy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The gaff cutter Avel<\/em> (wind in Breton), characterized by its clipper bow and tiller, is the new holder of the Rolex Trophy. Commissioned in 1896 by Ren\u00e9 Calame from Charles Nicholson, Avel<\/em> was designed for racing from the outset. In 1927, the beautiful cutter fell into oblivion, spending many years in a mudflat in England. Maurizio Gucci saved it in 1990, entrusting its restoration to Harry Spencer and Clark Poston in Cowes. Avel<\/em> joined the Mediterranean Classic circuit in 1994, where it still shines brightly. Avel<\/em> is the very first gaff cutter to win this prestigious trophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Les Echos\/S\u00e9rie Limit\u00e9e Trophy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yacht elected Les Echos\/S\u00e9rie limit\u00e9e Prize 2011 at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: VERONIQUE!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paris Premi\u00e8re Trophy:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Paris Premi\u00e8re Trophy is open to modern yachts with an overall length greater than or equal to 16 meters. The ranking is established from the race results. Highland Fling, Irvine Laidlaw<\/em>, Wally Proto <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Centenarians’ Regatta, Gstaad Yacht Club Trophy;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The day of all challenges, Thursday this year saw the emergence of a new idea from the Gstaad Yacht Club. Peter Erzberger, Commodore of the GYC, in a commendable desire to connect with the world of the sea and regattas, chose Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez and its organizing club, the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez, to offer centenarian yachts their own regatta, as part of the day dedicated to this type of challenge, Thursday. The Gstaad Yacht Club offers a Trophy to the winning yacht of a handicap race, according to the rules in force of the International Mediterranean Committee. The slowest yacht starts first, and the fastest last. The winner was the first to cross the finish line under the Portalet. The Gstaad Yacht Club, founded in 1998 in the Swiss mountains, thus marks its connection with Saint Tropez. The club has 400 members from 23 nationalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The immense fleet of beautiful yachts registered at Les Voiles thus includes no less than 18 \u201ccentenarians\u201d. Victory<\/em>, with a pedigree dating back to 1883, is the oldest, while Pesa<\/em> and Mariquita<\/em>, born in 1911, are the youngest members of this informally prestigious club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Result:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Bonafide (Sibbick 1899)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Tuiga (Fife 1909)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Pesa (Oertz 1911)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4- Mariska (Fife 1908)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5- Nan of Fife (Fife 1896)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6- Victory (Hitchens 1883)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7- Kelpie (Mylne 1903)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8- Avel (Nicholson 1896)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9- Partridge (Beavor Webb 1885)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10- Marigold (Nicholson 1892)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11- Veronique (Luke 1907)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12- Windhover (Hambleants 1904)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13- Wayward (Shepherd 1908)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14- Owl (Shepher 1909)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15- Sif (Hansen 1894)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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The Indian summer\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The curtain falls on an exceptional sunny and windy edition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avel <\/em>wins the Rolex Trophy \u2013 The “Nioulargue” spirit still inspires the Voiles \u2013 Cascading trophies\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Trop\u00e9zien dream is coming to an end. The Citadel of the City of Bailli de Suffren resounded today with the last joyful and festive glow of a timeless week on the occasion of the traditional presentation of the Prizes and Trophies. And everyone\u2014sailor, shipowner, skipper, or owner\u2014agreed on the once again exceptional character of this great international yachting event. The 14th edition of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez surpasses all superlatives, combining successful regattas on the water and conviviality on land. This new week dedicated to triumphant and, it seems, eternal yachting, passed as if in a dream, so much so that no one gets tired day after day of seeing the most beautiful yachts glide over the waves, born of the desire to sail well for nearly 140 years. Magic was everywhere under the warm Var sun, and everyone could place the cursor of their wonderment at will, from the Modernity of the great Wallys and other protos, to the elegance of the sails and hundred-year-old hulls of the traditional yachts. Beyond the rankings and other trophies, we will especially remember the beautiful communion of spirit that brought together the 4,000 or so sailors, skippers, or owners who came from all over the world to celebrate sailing and to thank in their own way Ikra<\/em>, Pride<\/em>, Patrice de Colmont and Saint-Tropez for having had this simple idea on a day in September 1981 of celebrating the art of living well at sea in this magical gulf.<\/strong>A full week of regattas with 8 rounds validated for the Wallys, 5 races for the Moderns and 4 for the Traditionals\u2014amounting to a daily regatta\u2014Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez was full of action, images, and enchantment. Pure racers, from S\u00e9bastien Col or Damien Iehl to Jochen Schuman, had their fill of strategy and tactics. The friendly rivalries born in the best spirit of yachting within the four great gaff cutters of the 15 mJI Class produced the expected spectacle of beautiful sails heeled over side by side. Mariquita<\/em>, Cambria<\/em>, Elena<\/em>, Thendara <\/em> dazzled with their majesty, while no fewer than 12 groups of sailboats of various sizes, eras, and rigging types filled the Classics circle moored off Saint-Tropez. Last year’s newcomers, Manitou<\/em>, Runa IV<\/em>, Hispania<\/em>\u2026 are already on their way to becoming old regulars. Once you get a taste of Les Voiles, you can’t do without it. This is true for the sailors. It is true for the public, who are ever more numerous to witness the yachts returning in the afternoon under full sail to the Portalet finish line, and quick to warmly welcome the crews back to the dock. The 2012 edition is ending; 2013 is already in everyone’s thoughts, especially those of President Beaufils’ teams, faithful guardians of a unique formula and a state of mind that adapts to its time without ever betraying itself.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The “Rolex Trophy,”<\/strong> the supreme challenge of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, is absolutely unique. During all the events open to them, the largest classic yacht units, those measuring over 16 meters, compete for this highly coveted ranking. It is the gaff cutter Avel (“wind” in Breton), characterized by its clipper bow and tiller, that wins this year, achieving a double that only Rowdy, one of the last representatives of the New York Yacht Club’s Class 40, had managed (in 2008 and 2009) to date. Ordered in 1896 from Charles Nicholson, Avel <\/em>was designed for racing from the very start. In 1927, the beautiful cutter fell into oblivion and spent many years in a mudflat in England. It was Maurizio Gucci who saved it in 1990, entrusting its restoration to Harry Spencer and Clark Poston in Cowes. Avel <\/em>is the very first gaff cutter to win this prestigious trophy. As a reminder, this trophy created in 2007\u2014accompanied by a legendary “Submariner” watch\u2014has already been proudly held by Agneta<\/em>, a beautiful monohull built in 1951. This 25.10-meter yacht is unmistakable on the water with its mahogany hull and majestic purple sails. Then it was the Herreshoff design, Rowdy<\/em>, that held it for two consecutive editions, before yielding the title to Ikra<\/em>. Built under the name Kurrewa V<\/em>, this British-born 12 mJI is part of yachting legend. Built on the same plans as Sovereign<\/em>, the English challenger for the 1964 America’s Cup, it took the name L\u00e9vrier de Mer <\/em>in 1968 and served as a trial horse for France<\/em>, Baron Bich’s French challenge 12 mJI for the 1970 Cup. In 1977, it was bought by Renault driver Jean R\u00e9d\u00e9l\u00e9\u2014commonly known as “Monsieur Alpine”\u2014who entrusted its restoration to Raymond Labb\u00e9’s shipyard in Saint-Malo, before bringing it to the Mediterranean where it met an extraordinary fate. Indeed, it was this boat that, responding to the challenge launched by the American Swan Pride <\/em>gave birth to the original Nioulargue regatta, which has now become Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez for 14 editions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Thursday, we challenge!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

16 Challenges and the Centenary Regatta, in addition to the Club 55 Cup, brought the Voiles waters to life last Thursday, in accordance with tradition. The race management and Georges Korhel had designed a short 6.5-mile course in the heart of the gulf, where a light East-South-East flow had taken up residence at midday since the beginning of the week. The various challengers were thus invited from noon to start as close as possible to the Portalet, heading towards the La Rabiou mark, then the Seiche \u00e0 l’huile at the entrance to the gulf, before gliding downwind towards a finish line moored right by the Jean R\u00e9veille mole. History will remember the formidable struggle of the giant Maxi yachts Med Spirit<\/em>, Firefly<\/em>, My Song<\/em>, Solleone <\/em> and Sojana<\/em>. Equally exciting was the dash full of nostalgic poetry under the Portalet by the 8-meters, Aile VI<\/em>, Helen<\/em>, France <\/em> and Rh\u00e9a<\/em>. Highly anticipated was the challenge of the 15 mJI boats, which did not fail their reputation, heeled to the maximum and close to the rocks in a side-by-side duel of breathtaking elegance and magic. Club 55 Cup:<\/strong> The 19 mJI Mariquita <\/em>tried on Thursday to defend its title won two years ago against Cambria<\/em>. An extraordinary duel was proposed since it was the schooner Alta\u00efr <\/em>that stood as the Challenger. Indeed, as the meeting scheduled last year could not be completed due to lack of wind, the captains decided to renew it this year in the purest chivalrous spirit. And it was Alta\u00efr <\/em>that won at Pampelonne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue Bird Cup: Last year, during the Day of Challenges, Tara Getty had challenged the Olin Stephens design Argyll<\/em>, which had won. Revenge this year, as Skylark<\/em> won by a mere 3 minutes. In the purest yachting tradition, the two crews met for lunch aboard the yacht Talitha<\/em>, where Tara and Jessica Getty were presented with the Blue Bird Cup by actor Griff Rhys Jones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On land, the communicative good humor of the crews\u2026<\/strong>Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez is also an event to be experienced on land. In addition to the boats’ maneuvers under sail, which can easily be followed around the gulf or the Citadel, the festivities continued every day in the heart of the corsair city morning and evening with the presence of the boats in the port of Saint-Tropez, entirely transfigured by the forest of wooden or carbon masts that flourishes there throughout the week. Les Voiles also offered Trop\u00e9ziens and the public access every day from 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM to the “Village des Voiles.” The open structure of over 1,500 m\u00b2 hosted numerous photo stands, boutiques, embroidery, etc., around the bar, the meeting point for all sailors. On the festive side, many activities took place in the village and in the streets, including performances by various musical groups and the traditional boules competition on the Place des Lices. Clowns from the Monegasque Circus Festival provided entertainment for the crew parade, along with the famous Bagad de Lan Bihou\u00e9. A very creative parade this year in which a good fifteen crews participated\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extraordinary Yachts: Visible just in front of the entrance to the port of Saint-Tropez, the large schooner Adix<\/em> did not race but mingled its gaff sails with the great Classics in competition. Adix<\/em> is a three-masted schooner, launched in 1984 under the name Jessica: it was then a three-masted schooner with 2 topsails (one fixed, one flying), registered in England, and the largest schooner built since the 1920s. This luxury sailing yacht was built by the Astilleros De Mallorca shipyard according to the specifications of architects Arthur Holgate and Dijkstra & Partners. To the delight of enthusiasts, Adix<\/em> was able to sail side by side with Atlantic<\/em>. The waters of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, bathed in sunlight and swept by a lovely breeze, gracefully lent themselves to this singular journey through time. It is remembered that Atlantic <\/em>was rebuilt under the direction of Ed Kastelein, who had already supervised the restoration of Thendara, Aile Blanche, Borkumriff, Zaca a te Moana, Eleonora, \u2026 <\/em>The Pen Duicks <\/em>were also part of the party; in the wake of Eric Tabarly’s beloved beautiful cutter, a 1898 Fife design, the 4 Pen Duicks <\/em>in operation each day, moored in front of the port office, allowed many spectators to get close to the legend of 40 years of offshore racing\u2026 17 Tofinous, of 9.50 m and 12 meters, sailed under their own flag on the classic yacht course. They crossed paths with 4 “Code 0” boats, the pretty day-boat with retro looks created by Yves Parlier. Another legend, Manitou <\/em>was present again at Les Voiles after its first appearance last year; built in 1937 on Olin Stephens plans, Manitou <\/em>(18.90m) is a very elegant Marconi yawl that has the distinction of having been used by John F. Kennedy during his presidency. Exceptionally, the yacht even held the title of “floating White House.” Equipped with the latest technologies of the time, it allowed the President of the United States to stay in touch with land during his sailings along the East Coast. After continuing its career as a sail training vessel, the boat underwent a deep refit in 2010.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The City of Saint-Tropez Cup: This year it goes to the first Modern sailboat in points, all categories combined; it is the Farr 30 Give me Five<\/em> from the Yacht Club de Monaco that wins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traditional Yacht of the Year Award \u2013 Les Echos \u2013 S\u00e9rie Limit\u00e9e:<\/strong> There are already 8! Eight exceptional sailboats were selected during the deliberations of a jury of competent personalities to contend for the Traditional Yacht of the Year Award organized by Les Echos-S\u00e9rie Limit\u00e9e. But there is still time to join them to participate in this 2012 award, the winner of which will be revealed at the next Paris Boat Show. Enthusiasts and captains have until midnight on October 12 to seek this prestigious title. Information at www.pyta.frThe eight pre-selected: \u2013 Chrisando \u2013 Owl \u2013 Sonda \u2013 Palynodie II \u2013 Oiseau de feu \u2013 Hilaria \u2013 Javelin \u2013 Nan of Fife<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paris Premi\u00e8re Trophy<\/strong>: awarded to the first Modern sailboat over 16 meters: Music, Baltic 50Tropheminin<\/strong>: awarded to the first female crew, the Trop\u00e9zien J97 No Limit<\/em>Yacht Club de France Trophy<\/strong>: favorite: Lelentina, skipper Patrick GibertGstaad Yacht Club Centenary Regatta <\/strong>; A day for all challenges, Thursday saw this year the continuity of a new idea that came last year\u2026 from the Gstaad Yacht Club. Peter Erzberger, Commodore of the GYC, in a laudable desire to build bridges with the world of the sea and racing, chose Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez and its organizing club, the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez, to offer centenary sailboats their own regatta, as part of the day dedicated to this type of Challenge, Thursday. The Gstaad Yacht Club offers a Trophy to the winning sailboat of a handicap race, according to the rules in force of the International Mediterranean Committee. The slowest yacht starts first, and the fastest last. The winner was the first to cross the finish line under the Portalet. The Gstaad Yacht Club, founded in 1998 in the Swiss mountains, thus marks its connection with Saint-Tropez. The club has 400 members from 23 nationalities. The immense fleet of beautiful yachts registered for Les Voiles includes no fewer than 20 “centenarians.” Victory<\/em>, with a pedigree dating back to 1883, is the oldest, while Mariquita<\/em>, born in 1911, is the youngest of this informally prestigious club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anniversaries\u2026 The Tofinous are 25 years old! Launched by the Latitude 46 shipyard, Tofinous have conquered fans of pretty “day-boats” with traditional lines and strong sporting performance. 9.5, 12, or 16 meters, the style has been a success for 25 years already. The Sillingers, martial-looking RIBs, are celebrating their 50th anniversary! 50 years already since Tibor Sillinger played the card of robustness, power, and longevity for his RIBs without compromising on quality\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andr\u00e9 Beaufils,<\/strong> President of the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez: “Every year people tell me about an exceptional edition; they tell me: ‘It’s the best year!’ but I must admit that it seems particularly appropriate this year. We have been blessed by the Gods, with wind, albeit moderate, and sun every day. If I had to express one regret, it is that of having experienced more incidents\u2014minor since there was no bodily harm\u2014but between boats. The incident between Elena<\/em> and a 25-meter spectator boat leaves me in dismay. The atmosphere on land was fantastic. The competitors played along on land during the activities offered. Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez is growing in a controlled manner; as long as I have this ounce of power, I will work to preserve a certain idea of what I knew more than 25 years ago, to respect what Patrice de Colmont created. We owe him everything. I am content to coordinate a few actions and lead teams, to seek funding, but I am committed to ensuring that it does not become a commercial week. I repeat, Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez is not for sale and our objective is not to make a profit for profit’s sake. I am delighted that the media maintains a keen interest in our event. I maintain the will not to set growth at all costs as an objective. We have reached critical mass in terms of the village and boat reception. We can still improve in the details, but no doubling of sizes and numbers.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

George Korhel, Race Director of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez:<\/strong> “We couldn’t have dreamed of better! Sun, air, and rounds validated every day, with all boats finishing within the time limit. The Wallys ran 8 races\u2026 we had just the right amount of wind, enough to start races every day, and not too much so that everyone could finish on time and be ranked. The boats left the port in little wind, benefited from the necessary pressure to sail well, and the wind dropped every evening to allow the 300 boats to return to port without a hitch\u2026 Our partnership with M\u00e9t\u00e9o Consult helped us a lot; the 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM bulletins greatly facilitated our task in choosing the courses, both for the Moderns and the Classics. The teams on each circle are well-seasoned. I’m almost bored! (laughs). All our teams have been working together for several years, appreciate and respect each other. We work in harmony. On the racers’ side, we have a lot of positive feedback. I can drink a beer in the village without being accosted (laughs). The Classic groups run without problems. Among the Moderns, we made a group for cruisers not designed for racing, and then distributed the sailboats according to size and ratings. We did everything possible in terms of safety, but we cannot stop certain irresponsible people who put the competitors at enormous risk. But we will especially remember this very beautiful edition. 5 more knots of wind, and it would have been indecent! (more laughs!)”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jean-Pierre Champion,<\/strong> President of the French Sailing Federation: “Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez is perhaps, and in my humble opinion, the most beautiful nautical event in the world. I have seen many, and what happens here in Saint-Tropez is unmatched. The idea of mixing Classics and Moderns is fantastic and works beautifully. The contrast between the futuristic Wallys and the beautiful centenary yachts is striking and very interesting to admire. In the setting of Saint-Tropez, there is an atmosphere\u2014a mix of desire, passion, and respect\u2014that I only really find at the Olympic Games\u2026” Sailing this week in Saint-Tropez were\u2026. Luc Alphand, Seb Audigane, Yves Carcelle, Catherine Chabaud, Jean Loup Chr\u00e9tien, Robert Charlebois, S\u00e9bastien Col, Thomas Coville, S\u00e9bastien Destremau, Jean Pierre Dick, Leonardo Ferragamo, Tara Getty, Olivier Lozachmeur, Nicolas Lunven, Philippe Monnet, Lindsay Owen Jones, Marc Pajot, Yves Pajot, Lionel P\u00e9an, Jacques Rougerie, Jochen Schuman, Jacqueline and Marie Tabarly\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rankings:<\/strong>Wally \u2013 9 registered \u2013 The large Wallys validated 8 races.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Group 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Open Season<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Magic Carpet<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- J One<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4- Hamilton<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Group 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Genie<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Sensei<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Dark Shadow<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4- Ryokan 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5- Tiketitoo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRC A \u2013 30 registered \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Jethou \u2013 Peter Ogden<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Stark Raving Mad \u2013 James Madden<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- My Song \u2013 Pier Luigi Loro Piana<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRC B \u2013 26 registered \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Powerplay \u2013 Peter Cunningham<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Spirit of Malouen VI \u2013 St\u00e9phane Neve<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Varuna \u2013 Jens \u2013 Kellinghusen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRC C \u2013 33 registered<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Genapi \u2013 Adalberto Miani<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Eleuthera \u2013 Herv\u00e9 Borgoltz<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Cachou \u2013 Guy Cornillon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRC D \u2013 32 registered<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Music \u2013 Huber Ruedi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Music53 James Blakemore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Freya \u2013 Philippe Fabre<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRC E \u2013 38 registered<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Give me 5 \u2013 Adrien Follin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Tchin Tchin \u2013 Jean Claude Bertrand<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Just a joke \u2013 Marcello Maresca<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Superyacht \u2013 Velsheda<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tofinou 9.5 (10 registered) 4 races retained<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Jessie \u2013 Peter Dubens<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Speed Bird \u2013 James Hudleston<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Pippa \u2013 Edward S Fort<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tofinou 12 Group<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Milou \u2013 Simon Tate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mercator \u2013 Daniel Farideh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nomica \u2013 Alain Nocella<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Code 0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Teewa 5 \u2013 Tanguy Legouvello<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15 mJI Group<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- The Lady Anne \u2013 Paul Goss<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Tuiga \u2013 Bernard D\u2019Alessandri<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Mariska \u2013 Christian Niels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4- Hispania \u2013 Andy Longarela<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grand Epoque A \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Mariquita \u2013 Jim Thom<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Moonbeam IV \u2013 Mickael Creach<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Moonbeam III \u2013 Erwan Noblet<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Epoque Aurique A<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Avel \u2013 Christopher Austin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Bonafide \u2013 Giuseppe Giordano<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Nan of Fife \u2013 Philippe Menhinick<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Epoque Aurique B<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Marigold \u2013 Richard Glen Allan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Runa IV \u2013 Yves Carcelle<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Tigris \u2013 Paul Brand<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classique Marconi A \u2013 13 registered<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Arcadia \u2013 Patricia Hooves<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Maria Giovanna \u2013 Jean Pierre Sauvan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Outlaw \u2013 Mike Horsley<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classique Marconi B<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Sovereign \u2013 Jacques Fauroux<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Ikra \u2013 Yves Marie Moreau<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 White Dolphin \u2013 Yann Delplace<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Epoque Marconi A<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Rowdy \u2013 G. Walker (Herreshoff 1916)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Halloween \u2013 Inigo Strez (Fife 1926)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Emilia \u2013 Gastaldi\/Sicotte (Costaguta 1930)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Epoque Marconi B<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Leonore \u2013 Mauro Piani<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Jour de F\u00eate \u2013 Pascal Oddo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Lady Van \u2013 Don Martin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Epoque Marconi C<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Skylark \u2013 Tara Getty<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Cholita \u2013 Marilinda Nettis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Mercury \u2013 Jordi Cabau<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Epoque Marconi D<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Arrow \u2013 Phil Plumtree<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Jalona \u2013 Luciano Frattini<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Vagabundo II \u2013 Robbie Fabbe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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Unforgettable!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/strong>Moonbeam IV, Velsheda, Ikra, Sonny<\/em>… the stars shone at Les Voiles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andr\u00e9 Beaufils: “Better than last year, worse than next year…”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peyron, Blakemore, Frers, Dick, Chirac and all the others…<\/strong> <\/strong>The fifteenth edition of the Voiles de Saint-Tropez was characterized this week by its many climatic contrasts, which gave the nautical jousts a very particular relief and flavor, which the 4,000 sailors will remember for a long time. The light, medium breeze on the first day of racing was followed by a slow build-up in wind strength, offering two sumptuous days of racing in the sunshine on Tuesday and Wednesday. Although Thursday and Friday saw the wrath of the wind forbidding the races, they nevertheless allowed a few daredevils, Alta\u00efr<\/em> and Moonbeam III<\/em> in particular, to pay tribute to the spirit of the Nioulargue by braving the heavy swell and gusts of over 30 knots. And as it was clearly written that these Voiles 2013 would not remain anonymous, it was on a sumptuous final day of racing, with plenty of wind, under a generous sun and on a vigorously animated sea, that the curtain came down on a play rich in emotions of all kinds (presence of Bill Jayson), exciting on the sporting front, and sumptuous in terms of the images which once again delighted photographers from all over the world. The end of the sailing season for the vast majority of sailors, whether Modern or Classic, the Voiles de Saint-Tropez was indeed the firework display they had been waiting for, the hoped-for party that sealed the friendships of thousands of sailors, who are already looking ahead to a year later, eager to reconnect as soon as possible with this unique spirit of friendship, conviviality and sharing in a yachting that is decidedly eternal.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In their own words:Andr\u00e9 Beaufils, President of the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez<\/strong>: “Every year, we look for a new qualifier, a new superlative to surpass that of the previous year; the atmosphere, the weather, despite a windy spell, the races, the spectacle, the spirit of the Nioulargue… everything came together for long and good moments of nautical pleasure. Of course, not everything is perfect and all our teams are already thinking about improving their respective areas of expertise. The task is not easy because with 300 boats entered, and a waiting list that is not shrinking, it is difficult to please everyone. But the goodwill is there and every year the miracle happens again, leaving sailors with only one desire, to return to Saint-Tropez as soon as possible…”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bruno Troubl\u00e9, Jour de F\u00eate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Another absolutely wonderful edition of Les Voiles. Jour de F\u00eate<\/em> did well (3rd) despite being a light-wind and flat-sea boat. The races were very exciting and it is always enchanting to see so many beautiful boats, both modern and classic. I will return next year with a century-old yacht, Olympian<\/em>, a P Boat that distinguished itself by winning the Mackinac Cup in Chicago in 1914. This will be the first time this gaff-rigged boat has left the American Great Lakes. That’s the beauty of the Voiles de Saint-Tropez, allowing us to discover new treasures of naval architecture every year…”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bill Jayson, son of Dick Jayson, Pride<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“My family and I received an extraordinary welcome. My father’s memory is very much alive here, among all his Saint-Tropez friends. I was very touched by the welcome, and am always very proud to see how the legacy of the Nioulargue continues to shine through Les Voiles, thanks to Andr\u00e9 Beaufils and his teams…”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jan Dekker, ORACLE TEAM USA and Dark Ice<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I arrived directly in Saint-Tropez from San Francisco. This ORACLE TEAM USA victory is clearly the highlight of my career. I’ve been coming to Les Voiles since 1999, and I sail with a group of friends gathered around a British owner, Mark Godard Watt. His boat is Dark Ice<\/em>, a 45-footer designed by German Frers. I love Les Voiles. It’s an opportunity for me to see many friends who, like me, sail around the world on different projects. I’m going home to Cape Town, South Africa, tomorrow. I should sail again with the Maxi Rambler<\/em>, while waiting for a new America’s Cup campaign.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

260 international journalists<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 15th<\/sup> Voiles de Saint-Tropez accredited exactly 260 journalists during this magical week, from all regions of France, but also from Italy, Germany, the United States, England, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Spain, Finland, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland and Turkey…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They were at Les Voiles:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Florence Arthaud, S\u00e9bastien Audigane (Round-the-world sailor (Orange)), Alexia Barrier ((Sailor)), Charles de Bourbon Siciles, Grace de Capitanie (actress), Yves Carcelle (Ex Vuitton), Jean-Pierre Champion (Pdt FFV), Jacques Chirac, S\u00e9bastien Col (America’s Cup), Jan Dekker (South Africa, America’s Cup, The Race, Volvo), Jean-Pierre Dick (Vend\u00e9e Globe, Transat Jacques Vabre), Leonardo Ferragamo (Ferragamo & Nautor Swan), Thierry Fouchier (America’s Cup), German Frers (Argentina, Architect), Bill Jayson (USA, son of Dick Jayson), Bruno Jourdren (Transat AG2R), Simon Le Bon (singer Duran Duran), William Leymergie (T\u00e9l\u00e9matin presenter), Pier Luigi Loro Piana (Loro Piana), Sir Lindsay Owen Jones (UK, President L’Or\u00e9al), Philippe Monnet (Sailor), Pierre-Antoine Morvan (Match Race, TFV), Philippe Mourniac (Tornado, All4one, America’s Cup), Marc Pajot (America’s Cup), Kito de Pavant (Sailor), Lionel P\u00e9an (Round the World Esprit d’Equipe), Eric Peron (Figariste), Lo\u00efck Peyron (America’s Cup), Luc Poupon (sailor + Voiles de St Barth), Ken Read (Skipper Puma, Rambler), Marie Tabarly (sailor), Marc Thiercelin (sailor), Armel Tripon (sailor), Bruno Troubl\u00e9 (Sailor), Jean-Pierre Tuveri (Mayor of Saint-Tropez), Marcel Van Triest (Holland, Sailor and weather (Groupama))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/strong>Les Voiles Trophies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rolex Trophy:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 Ikra Yves Marie Moreau<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 Chinook Graham Walker<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 Lelantina Patrick Gibert<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BMW Trophy:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Open season<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Hamilton<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Magic carpet 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Silinger Grand Tradition Trophy: Moonbeam IV Mickael Creach<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Le Byblos Trophy: Chinook Graham Walker<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GL Event Trophy Seven seas of Porto Marcus Kemp<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

City of Saint-Tropez Trophy: Natalia (Swan 42) Natalia Brailoin, Romania<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edmond de Rothschild Trophy: Music (Baltic 50) James Blakemore (South Africa)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kappa Trophy: Firefly (Proto Hoek) van Gelderen Netherlands.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SFS Trophy: Desna (Desna 49) Suen Wackerhagen (Germany)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Les Marines de Cogolin Trophy: Turquoise (Dufour 40) Erik Aroux<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SNSM Trophy: Give me Five (Farr 30) Adrien Follin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The standings update:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

IRC A<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 WALLYNO (WALLY 60) DE FROIDMONT Benoit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 AROBAS (SWAN 601) LOGEL Gerard<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 FIREFLY (ONE OFF) VAN GELDEREN Mark<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRC B<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 MUSIC (SWAN 53) BLAKEMORE James<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 MOANA (MARTEN 49) VOBBE Gerrit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 DESNA (KNIREM 49) WACKERHAGEN Sven<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRC C<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 NATALIA (CLUB SWAN 42) BRAILOIU Natalia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 EARLYBIRD (SWAN 45) BRANDIS Hendrik<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 ELENA NOVA (SWAN 45) PLUMP Christian<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRC D<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 LA REPONSE (FIRST 40) MC IRVINE Andrew<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 PEN KALET X (40.7) LE TROQUER Georges<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 TURQUOISES (DUFOUR 40) AROUX Erik<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRC E<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 CARRINDUS (A 31) LEGLOAHEC Cyrille<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 EASY (MUMM 30) ENON Benjamin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 GIVE ME FIVE (FARR 30) FOLLIN Adrien<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wally<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

1 Open Season<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 J One<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 Magic Carpet<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Class J<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

1 Velsheda<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Hanuman<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 Lionheart<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classic<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

CODE ZERO<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

1- BOTTES SECRETES TAUPIN Vincent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2-BLACK SOUL DOUVILLE DE FRANSSU Michel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 \u2013 BLACK LEGEND GEIGER Reinold<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLASSIC MARCONI A after 2 races<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

1 MARIA GIOVANNA II (SLOOP BERMUD) SAUVAN Jean-Pierre<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 OUTLAW (COTRE MARCON) HORSLEY Mike<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 NAIF (SLOOP BERMUD) GARDINI Ivan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CLASSIC MARCONI B after 2 races<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

1 IKRA (12MJI) MORAULT Yves Marie<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 SOVEREIGN (12JI) FAUROUX Jacques<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 IL MORO DI VENEZIA (SLOOP) FERRUZZI Massimilliano<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EPOQUE AURIQUE A after 3 races<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

1 CHINOOK (NEW YORK 40) WALKER Graham<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 KELPIE (COTRE AURIQU) OLIVE Pelham<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 ORIOLE (SLOOP AURIQU) LOSTIS Jean-Pierre<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EPOQUE AURIQUE B after 3 races<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

1 TIGRIS (COTRE AURIQU) BARNES Andrew<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 LELANTINA (GOELETTE AUR)GIBERT Patrick<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 PARTRIDGE (COTRE AURIQU) LAIRD Alexander<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EPOQUE MARCONI A after 2 races<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

1 SEVEN SEAS OF PORTO (12MJI) KEMP Marcus<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 MANITOU (MARCONI YAWL) TILLERAY Alex<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 OISEAU DE FEU (COTRE BERMUD) L’HUILLIER Jean-Philippe<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EPOQUE MARCONI B after 2 races<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

1 LEONORE (Q CLASS) PELASCHIAR Mauro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 SIRIUS (MARCONI) ZAOLI Adrea<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 JOUR DE FETA (MARCONI) ODDO Pascal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EPOQUE MARCONI C after 2 races<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

1 SONNY (CUTTER) FRERS German<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 HORIZONTE (KETCH BERMUD) BALL Juan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 SKYLARK OF 1937 (YAWL BERMUDIien) MORSE Tony<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EPOQUE MARCONI D after 3 races<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

1 VAGABUNDO (KETCH) FABRE Robert<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 JALINA (BERMUDUAN CU) FAZIO Emanuele<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 SONDA (8 M CRUISER ) LEPRINCE Eric<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GRAND TRADITION after 3 races<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

1 MOONBEAM IV (COTRE AURIQU) CREACH Mikael<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 MOONBEAM III (COTRE AURIQU) NOBLET Erwan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 MARIQUITA (GAFF CUTTER) NEWMANN Georges<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TOFINOU 12 after 3 races<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

1 MILOU SCHOBINGER Mario<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 CAMOMILLE RS NATHAN Jean Louis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 SEVEN BOULAY Jacques<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TOFINOU 9.5 after 3 races<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

1 SPEED BIRD HUDLESTON James<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 JESSIE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 PIPPA Obe Edward<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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SO MUCH FOR THE SAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curtain down and awards ceremony for the anniversary edition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andr\u00e9 Beaufils: “Satisfied sailors are our reward.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez celebrated its 15th anniversary in style and style. As a gift from the gods of wind and sea, the event provided exceptional conditions for some 4,000 sailors from all over the world, aboard 300 Modern and Classic yachts, to enjoy a full week of regattas, pleasures and conviviality. The curtain falls on Sunday after a final moment of sharing among competitors, the traditional presentation of the numerous prizes to the 20 competing classes. There were some pleasant surprises in the prize list, with the names of newcomers such as Olympian<\/em>, which triumphed in the Auric yacht class, and Dorade<\/em> in the Marconis class, as well as the confirmations of established names in their respective circuits, such as Magic Carpet Cubed<\/em> in the Wally class, and Robertissima III<\/em> (ex Ran<\/em>) in the large IRC class. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andr\u00e9 Beaufils, President of the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“ A new edition comes to an end, and every year we run out of superlatives to try and convey the general feeling of satisfaction: We’ve just had a great edition. Every year, we try to improve on the little things that can be improved, and we keep finding little things to change. Competitors were able to race every day, and are satisfied. Our partners are delighted. Their guests are full of praise. All our teams, on land and on the water, have worked remarkably well, in a great atmosphere. I’m a satisfied President. At the end of each edition, we do a debriefing, and decide what needs to be improved. This was the case this year with the renewal of two of our race committees. For the future, we’re thinking about small changes to the village, if only to adapt to the harbour master’s office works that will be underway next year. We’re always being approached by owners of large classic boats, and we’re looking for solutions to satisfy as many of them as possible. We’re certainly going to rebalance the number of traditional yachts in relation to the Moderns. We’re also thinking about our categories, to respond to certain wishes. One of my greatest satisfactions is to see all our volunteers working so passionately, and in such good spirits. Those in place have made Les Voiles their own, and are keen to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Everything goes smoothly <\/em>. \u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Les Voiles 2014 at a glance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classic” yachts were sailing at Les Voiles this week, duly divided into two distinct registers: the “Epoques”, and the “Classiques”, yachts born from the 60s onwards…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grand Tradition Group<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As its name suggests, this group brings together the largest classic yachts of the moment, and it’s quite natural that the immense schooner Elena of London <\/em>(Herreshoff 2009) should impose the power of her 1,300 m2 of sail, ahead of Mariquita<\/em>, William Fife’s great auric cutter (1911) and the young centenarian Moonbeam IV<\/em> (1914).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Auric Age Group A<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year’s category brought together 14 sumptuous gold-rigged cutters, schooners or sloops, ranging from 9 to 19 meters in length, half of them over 100 years old. Faced with regulars Nan of Fife<\/em> (Fife 1896) and Bonafide<\/em> (Sibbick 1899), it was the newcomer Olympian<\/em>, an American P Class built in 1913, which triumphed, leaving Chinook<\/em> (Herreshoff 1916) to battle for second place with another astonishing newcomer, Folly<\/em> (Camper and Nicholson 1907), helmed in Saint-Tropez by German Frers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Auric Age Group B<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This category, put in the spotlight this year by the awarding of the Rolex Trophy<\/strong>, is just as prestigious, highly consistent in performance, and considered the ultimate expression of the classic spirit. It saw the triumph of the oldest yacht in the entire Voiles fleet. Launched in 1885, the gaff cutter Partridge<\/strong> did justice to her brilliant designer John Beavor Webb by getting the better of the formidable “little” yet spirited gaff cutters Jap<\/em> (Fife 1897) and Lulu<\/em> (Rabot-Caillebotte 1897). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Groupe Marconi A<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Triangular sails and Marconi-type rigs once again put on a magnificent show, both in terms of pure aesthetics and the sporting intensity of the regattas. The American 12 m JI Seven Seas of Porto<\/em> (Crane 1935) proved to be a cut above the competition, dominating every regatta head and shoulders. The fast sloop Rowdy<\/em>, (Herreshoff1916) had not seen such competition for a long time. It saved the day by taking second place ahead of another sailing tenor, the famous Olin Stephens Manitou<\/em> (1916) marconi yawl. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Groupe Marconi B<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Q Class signed Paine (1930) Jour de F\u00eate <\/em>and entrusted to Pascal Oddo’s expertise triumphed in each of the three races validated by this group. Johann Anker’s other Q Class, Leonore<\/em>, could do nothing but hold off the Marconi sloop Sirius<\/em> (Stephens 1930) for second place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Groupe Epoque Marconi C<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another remarkably well-balanced group produced some sumptuous battles. It was the newcomer and nonetheless legendary (Sparksman and Stephens 1930) Dorade<\/strong>, steered by her American owners Matt and Pam Brooks, who triumphed after superb mano a mano with the no less legendary Skylark of 1937 <\/em>(Olin Stephens) and Cholita<\/em> (Potter 1937). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Groupe Epoque Marconi D<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smaller in size, the protagonists of this group race in full coherence between yachts born between the 20s and 50s. The 1924 May Arrow<\/em> wins out over the 1946 Cornu Jalina<\/em> and Sonda<\/em>, a sublime 8-meter built in 1951 by Gruer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Groupe Classique Marconi A<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The big Italian marconi sloop Il Moro di Venezia<\/em> fought hard all week to resist the onslaught of the B\u00e9renger brothers’ formidable 12 m JI Sovereign<\/em> (Boyd 1963) and Ikra<\/em> Boyd 1964). In the end, it was Philippe Monnet who placed his 1956 Sparksman&Stephens Lys<\/em> design on the podium at the end of a hard-fought race. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Groupe Classique Marconi B<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andr\u00e9 Mauric’s Marconi sloop Fantasque<\/em> won ahead of Maria Giovanna<\/em> (Stephens 1969) and Outlaw<\/em> (Illingworth 1963).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Class J: Ranger without sharing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Four J Class yachts delighted the eyes of both amateur and expert aficionados off the coast of Pampelonne. These giants completed 4 races, and Ranger<\/em>, the beautiful replica signed by Jackson in 2003, dominated head and shoulders over her rivals Velsheda<\/em> (2nd) and Lionheart<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

15 m JI; The Lady Anne<\/em>‘s revenge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the annual 15 m JI Trophy was already owned by Mariska<\/em> (Fife 1908) even before the first gun fired at Les Voiles, the British crew of The Lady Anne<\/em> (Fife 1912) made it a point of honor to round off this fine year with a victory in Saint-Tropez. Mariska<\/em>, despite Pierre Antoine Morvan at the helm, finished second, ahead of Hispania<\/em> (Fife 1909) and Tuiga<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12 m JI “Vintage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Four 12 m JI Vintage boats competed in their own regatta in Saint-Tropez. Wings<\/em> (Nicholson 1937) won two of the 3 valid races, ahead ofVanity V <\/em>(Fife 1936) and Vim<\/em> (Stephens 1939).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tofinous and Code 0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

They represent the classic spirit translated into a modern version. Tofinous and Code 0 raced on the classic sailboat course, mixing their carbon sails with large cotton canvas. Tofinou 12 Camomille<\/strong> won, ahead of the other Tofinou 12 Milou<\/em> and Aloha 2<\/em>, Fran\u00e7ois Bouy’s Code 1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year, five IRC groups were accepted on the Rond des Modernes in Saint-Tropez.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRC A<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An anthology battle between the impressive Protos Maxi 72 Robertissima III<\/em> (Judel Vrolijk 2009), which won, and Jethou<\/em> (JV 2012), beaten to the runner-up spot by My Song<\/em>, the Nauta 84 Reichel Pugh from 1999.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRC B<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Philippe Frantz’s X Yacht INXS RD <\/em>remarkably overcame a calamitous first day, to rack up four victorious races and win in the densest and most homogeneous group of modern yachts. He was three lengths ahead of a Voiles regular, James Blackmore aboard Music<\/em>, the large Swan designed by Frers, and the other Music<\/em>, the Baltic 590 Suisse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRC C<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another newcomer to Les Voiles, TP 52 Nanoq <\/em>and its “all-star” crew led by James Spithill, won thanks to a superb start to the week, ahead of Tony Langley’s TP 52 Gladiator<\/em> and S\u00e9bastien Petit Huguenin’s Spirit of Malouen VI<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRC D<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All the major international manufacturers are represented in this highly competitive group. Adrien Follin and Give me Five <\/em>won by a narrow margin over Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Bouillon and his Wallis<\/em>. Michael Mueller on Pappes<\/em> took third place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRC E<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nice victory for the A35 Chenapan <\/em>with 3 wins out of 5 validated races, ahead of the other A35 Tchin<\/em> owned by Jean Claude Bertrand and the Lago 950 Savoyard Java Bleue<\/em>, owned by the likeable Jacky Maitre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WALLY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A record 12 Wallys sailed on their dedicated course at Pampelonne this week. Magic Carpet Cubed<\/em> was the winner, although it didn’t achieve a grand slam, as victory in the third race eluded it, to the benefit of Magic Blue<\/em>, which secured second place overall, ahead of the 94-footer Galma<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE TROPHIES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rolex Trophy<\/strong> (1st Auric B-rigged Epoque yacht): Partridge<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edmond de Rothschild Trophy<\/strong> (1st Modern yacht over 16m): Robertissima III<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BMW Trophy<\/strong> (Wally class): Magic Carpet Cubed<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coupe de la Ville de Saint-Tropez<\/strong> (1st Modern yacht all categories) : Robertissima III<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yacht Club de France<\/strong> (YCF) Trophy<\/strong>: Alcyon<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women’s trophy <\/strong>(1st female crew): No Limit<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Partridge wins the 2014 Rolex Trophy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having sailed a faultless course since the start of the competition, the Victorian auric cutter Partridge wins the 2014 Rolex Trophy<\/strong>. A great victory for this yacht built in 1885, which managed to cope with capricious weather and very changeable conditions. With victory, Partridge not only takes home the Trophy, but also a Rolex Submariner watch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alexander Laird, skipper of Partridge <\/em>, set the tone with a win in both real and corrected time in the first race. Lulu<\/em> and Jap<\/em>, then in second and third place, remained in ambush. In the second race, sailed in similar conditions to the first, Partridge<\/em> raised his game and won by more than 24 minutes on corrected time. Jap<\/em>, then in second place, was unfortunately unable to do anything, but was now level on points with Lulu<\/em>. The final day promised to be crucial for the two chasing pack. Only a slip-up by Partridge<\/em> could have upset the balance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the start of the final race today, Saturday, the stakes were high for Partridge. Motivation was also at its peak aboard Jap et Lulu, who were hoping to push the Victorian cutter to the limit and grab the few missing points. In slightly steadier conditions, Partridge<\/em> was unable to make up the 3 points, leaving Jap with the victory in this round. A victory which will have no impact on the final overall ranking, as with a 2-point lead, Partridge<\/em> takes the win. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c It’s a great honour to have won the Rolex Trophy. The crew was incredible, and throughout the week we were very focused on maneuvers and tactics, as the weather conditions were not easy. I’m very happy this evening, it’s a consecration for us but above all for the boat. <\/em>“confided Alexander Laird, skipper of Partridge<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As is often the case in the history of yachts built at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th, the adventures of these boats include many years of sailing in the English Channel and along the English coast, before ending up abandoned on a mudflat. Partridge’s story is no exception, and it was in 1980 that the boat emerged from her anonymity and the mud of the Blackwater River. After a restoration that was completed in 1998, Partridge<\/em> began a new career in the South of France, imposing her elegant silhouette on numerous events. With this fine victory, Partridge<\/em> can add another trophy to its history, which is just beginning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Les Voiles 2014 in figures:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

300 sailboats<\/p>\n\n\n\n

120 Classics<\/p>\n\n\n\n

180 Modern<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4,000 sailors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

180 volunteers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

230 accredited journalists, a third of them from abroad<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15 TV crews<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wally : 12<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Largest Wally: Angel’s Share<\/em>: 35 m<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J Class : 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Largest J Class: Lionheart<\/em>: 43.7 m<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15 m JI : 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Largest 15 m JI: Hispania<\/em>: 23.42 m<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12 m JI: 9 including 4 vintage<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alexia Barrier, navigator<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I’ve been coming to Les Voiles for six or seven years now. It’s an event that made me dream as a child, and thanks to which I got into ocean racing. I thought that if I could cross the Atlantic single-handed, I’d have the right to get on a Wally (Alexia competed in the Mini Transat in 2005, editor’s note). I started out on Ikra, then Sojana. Les Voiles are absolutely extraordinary. You come across top-level competitors and fabulous boats. No regatta can match Saint-Tropez. I sailed Cotton Blossom with Dennis Conner, and I discovered the Classique spirit, and I’ve been sailing here ever since, as well as in Cannes. When I helmed Tuiga, I discovered other sensations of power and marine efficiency. <\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sebastien Josse, skipper MOD 70 Edmond de Rothschild trimaran<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“It’s great to get back into the yachting spirit in the sunshine. It gives me a break from the mounting pressure of the Route du Rhum. It’s great fun. I’m having a lot of fun on my trimaran, but why not get a nice wooden boat later on? But I’m still fascinated by the evolution of our multihulls, which we’re going to get off the ground with foils in the near future. The Mediterranean is not very suitable for multihulls, with this very short swell. I’m heading back to Brittany to relaunch Edmond de Rothschild<\/em> on Friday, before taking the boat to Saint Malo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A word from Jacques Taglang<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1866, the R\u00e9gates Trop\u00e9ziennes party!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fledgling Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 des R\u00e9gates de Saint-Tropez – celebrating its fourth anniversary in 1866 – is involved in a major event: ” The inauguration of the Bronze Statue of Bailly de Suffren” planned by the town of Tropez on Wednesday April 6, 1866. It was entrusted with the organization of the “Grandes R\u00e9gates \u00e0 la Voile et \u00e0 l’Aviron. <\/em> “<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the program: ” major sailing and rowing regattas, in which canoeists from neighboring towns will take part, and which will take place on the magnificent Gulf of Saint-Tropez, reminiscent of Naples or Brazil <\/em>…”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Only rowing boats will be honored. Sailboats will remain in port. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But all is not lost for the crews. They will take part in various festivities: “Torchlight procession with music”, “Grand parade in front of the statue of Suffren”, “Balls, M\u00e2t de Cocagne, various games on the Esplanade des Lices; Port and harbor illuminated by Electric Light”, and to celebrate the closing of the festivities, a “Grand Feu d’Artifice in front of the Port”. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A program that’s no match for the festivities organized for Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2014!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gilles Martin Raget, the compilation…<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gilles Martin-Raget belongs to the exclusive breed of great sea photographers, men capable of magnifying every human creation with a maritime vocation, from the simplest canoe to the most sophisticated America’s Cup prototypes. In a book entitled “Vu en mer” (published by Editions du Ch\u00eane), he has compiled a collection of some of his finest sea shots, spanning more than thirty years of frenetic activity on all the world’s waters, and naturally at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seen at sea<\/em><\/strong> – Gilles Martin Raget ; 30 ans de photographies – \u00c9ditions du Ch\u00eane (out October 8)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Editor: Denis van den Brink<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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Tonic sails!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prize-giving ceremony in the Village<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andr\u00e9 Beaufils: “Friends first!”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Georges Korhel: “We’ve been very successful.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the sun’s lacklustre presence at the 2015 Voiles de Saint-Tropez, the curtain came down on an edition that featured four of the six possible days of racing. The 4,000 sailors had the time of their lives to race one last time before the winter break, among a sublimely heterogeneous fleet of 330 classic and modern yachts. The majestic Wally yachts took part in 5 windy races, while the five IRC groups took part in three. The classic yachts in the running since last Tuesday sailed two races, while the 15 m JI yachts sailed 5 races in a tug-of-war, to crown their 2015 champion, the handsome Tuiga<\/em> from the Yacht Club de Monaco, by just one point. The final whistle has sounded on a 2015 edition that may have been veiled by the weather, but was once again illuminated by the splendor of the boats, and the unbreakable good humor of the festive crews. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

They said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andr\u00e9 Beaufils, President of the SNST :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We made the best of it. We learn something new every year from the weather, and we’ll be taking more and more account of it in the future. Initial feedback from competitors has been positive, as they understand our difficulties in the face of Mother Nature. The committees have been able to adapt to everyday problems. We’re already thinking about the location of next year’s village, which will be modified as a result of the harbour master’s office extension works. The village will be different, but of equal quality. On land, we were able to react to the weather, and the evenings were held in a state of mind worthy of Saint-Tropez. Next year’s theme is “Owners on board, friends first”. The idea is to make some owners want to come back again. I want to maintain the idea of the owner and the gang of friends who come to sail here for pleasure. In addition, the notion of challenge is important in yachting. I want to use it as inspiration to bring this notion up to date. Challenge is the essence of regatta. Owners, skippers and sailors all appreciate it for the extra adrenalin it generates, with its corollary of celebrations ashore”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Georges Korhel, Principal race Director :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We’ve had a complicated week, with two days cancelled due to gale force winds. We’ve adapted to the situation and are now able to validate the correct number of races for all categories. Our new courses are much simpler and easier to read, and we haven’t had a single complaint about them. No one has questioned the cancellations. On Friday, we launched the regattas in torrential downpours, and the day went wonderfully well, much to the delight of the sailors. Our teams are running smoothly and we’ve got the hang of things. We need to work on the stability of our committee boats and buoys. We’ve got a lot of seabed here, 600 meters in places, and it’s complicated to keep our buoys in place. The rankings are coming out fast now and can be found online very quickly.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Between art and illusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Painter and watercolorist Jean Louis Mas is a multi-talented artist from the Tropez. He has perfected an exercise that harmoniously blends illusion, music and painting. He creates works of art, preferably portraits in public, in just a few minutes on large canvases, using… glue and glitter. The whole thing is staged and soundtracked, for a highly appreciated and spectacular show. It was he who officiated today during the Voiles de Saint-Tropez prize-giving ceremony in the village, creating a stunning representation of the official Voiles 2015 poster in just a few minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Awards ceremony :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The prize-giving ceremony took place at 11 a.m. under a bright sunny sky, and welcomed the actors and actresses of the Voiles de Saint-Tropez show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andr\u00e9 Beaufils, President of the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautiques de Saint-Tropez, and Georges Korhel, Race Director, presented the various trophies in competition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ROLEX TROPHY Classic Marconi B : Maria Giovanna II<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD TROPHY IRC C: Vesper<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BMW WALLY TROPHY : Magic Blue<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grands Tradition Group – SILLINGER TROPHY: Moonbeam of Fife<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Auric Epoch Group A – BYBLOS TROPHY: Chinook<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marconi era A – GL EVENT TROPHY: Rowdy<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marconi era D – VILLAGE SPIRIT TROPHY: Windhover<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRC A – KAPPA TROPHY: Ranger<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRC B: SFS TROPHY: Music<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRC D: COGOLIN MARINE TROPHY: Team Chalets<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRC E : SNSM TROPHY : Absolutely<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

YACHT CLUB DE FRANCE TROPHY: Moonbeam III<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TROPHEMINA: Abe<\/em><\/strong> – PASCALE LIGIER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PARADE OF THE CREW: The prize goes to the crews of Bernina<\/em>, Rafale<\/em><\/strong> and Xantus<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two races for the Classics:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classic yachts sail in Saint-Tropez in 11 groups that are as balanced as possible, taking into account the size and type of rigging, aurique or Marconis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the first time, the four 15 m JI boats, Mariska<\/em>, Tuiga<\/em>, The Lady Anne <\/em>and Hispania<\/em>, competed in the final round of their championship at Les Voiles. Tuiga<\/em> came out on top, just one point ahead of Mariska<\/em>, who has held the title for the last 2 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WALLY – BMW TROPHY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Magic Blue the most regular<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although it benefited from Magic Carpet Cubed<\/em> ‘s retirement in the last race, Magic Blue<\/em> in no way usurped its victory; the Wallys contested 5 races, including two coastal courses. Magic Blue<\/em> won three times, leaving runner-up Y3K<\/em> several lengths behind. Open Season<\/em>, dominant in real time, displayed its rating well and climbed to third place on the podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grands Tradition Group – SILLINGER TROPHY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The great Auric sailing ships, all one hundred years old, saw victory for Moonbeam of Fife<\/em>, which held off the immense schooner Elena<\/em>. Moonbeam IV<\/em>, a great triumph at Cannes last month, finished third.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Auric Age Group A – BYBLOS TROPHY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These magnificent cutters or sloops, between 15 and 20 meters long, are often equal in speed. The competition is all the fiercer, with Chinook<\/em>, the 1916 Herreshoff design, winning by a whisker over Eva<\/em>, the 1906 Fife design, and the American P Class Olympian<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aurique B Group<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The venerable little auric sloop Tern<\/em>, also designed by Fife in 1897, reigned supreme over this elegant little group, winning one race and finishing second in Saturday’s breeze. The Caillebotte design, also launched in 1897, Lulu<\/em>, a regular on the Trop\u00e9zien podiums, lived up to its reputation, taking second place ahead of the large schooner Morwenna<\/em> (Linton Hope 1914). The doyen of the event, Marigold<\/em>, launched in 1892, was forced to retire due to a broken spinnaker pole and top mast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classic Marconi A – Ikra<\/em> to extend the legend<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just off his 60-foot Imoca from Cape Town, S\u00e9bastien Destremeau led the legendary 12 mJ Ikra<\/em>, the 1964 Boyd design that started the Nioulargue, to victory in a group packed with speedy racers. Il Moro di Venezia<\/em> (Frers 1976), for example, despite a fine victory on Saturday, bowed out and it was the yawl Hilaria<\/em> that completed the podium in a group of 15 participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classic Marconi B – ROLEX TROPHY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was a pleasant surprise to see Maria Giovanna II<\/em> win this year’s Rolex Trophy from France’s Jean Pierre Sauvan. The Olin Stephens sloop came out on top of a very complete and coherent fleet of 14 boats representative of the racing yachts of the 1970s. The recently restored Sangermani plan, a newcomer to Namib<\/em> sailing, took second place, ahead of another example of splendid restoration, Stephens’ “Breton” Stiren<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marconi era A – GL EVENT TROPHY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An eminently spectacular group, the Epoque Marconi A seems to comprise nothing but potential winners – Manitou, Zinita, Eilidh<\/em> etc… But it was the speedy Rowdy<\/em> Herreshoff 1916) who dominated the proceedings from head to toe, with a win and a second place. He edged out Oiseau de Feu<\/em> (Nicholson 1937) and S\u00e9r\u00e9nade<\/em>, Humphrey Bogart’s favorite Potter design, in second place, and a newcomer to Les Voiles after its restoration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marconi era B<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A sumptuous Epoque Marconi B class, with a dozen elegant and lively protagonists. Johann Anker Leonore<\/em> ‘s Q Class also flirted with a clear round, 1st and 2nd. Mignon<\/em>, from the Classique Marseillais cluster, was a fine second after his two podium finishes during the week. Harlekin<\/em> (30 m2 Nilson 1948) wins by a whisker from Aile VI<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marconi era C<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This group includes some magnificent and rare yawls and classic ketches. The winner, Skylark<\/em> of 937, is a yawl designed by Olin Stephens. She was head and shoulders above White wings<\/em>, a Bermudian cutter by Alden, and another Potter Cholita<\/em> design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marconi era D – TROPHY VILLAGE SPIRIT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Windhover<\/em>, launched in 1904, is one of the centenarians present at Le Voiles, designed by Luke Brother in 1904. She has reigned unchallenged with two victories, and leaves far in her wake Dainty<\/em>, the smallest yacht in the Classic fleet at 8.12 m (Westmagott 1912). Isis<\/em>, (Baldenweck 1935) takes third place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

MODERN MARCONI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This group is made up of some 23 classic dayboats, Tofinou and Code zero. Patrice Ribaud’s Tofinou 9.5 Pitch<\/em> was the clear winner, ahead of the other Tofinou 9.5 Azure<\/em> and the Code 1 Black Legend<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

MODERNES; sport in the IRC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most futuristic yachts, developed for performance both offshore and between three buoys, sail in the IRC, particularly in the IRC A and IRC C groups, totally dedicated to top-level sport. All five groups completed three races, in fairly steady wind conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRC A – KAPPA TROPHY: Ranger triumphs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sparksman and Stephens Ranger<\/em> ‘s J Class won the Voiles. The immense 42-meter sloop finished the week with a bang, taking second and third place on windy courses and often deep seas. The big Swan 601 Arobas<\/em> is a regular on the Mediterranean podium. He took second place ahead of MY Song, who won a heat in Monday’s medium conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRC B: SFS TROPHY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baltic 50s are renowned for their racing qualities. But Music<\/em> really impressed in Saint-Tropez, winning two of the three races he sailed. He was well ahead of Russia’s Mobile 53 Anna<\/em>, who held off Flo d’Orient,<\/em> the Adria 49. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRC C: EDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD TROPHY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once again, this is one of the groups with the highest concentration of top-level racers, aboard racers-cruisers prepared for regattas. Victory in this group is all the more sought-after. The formidable TP 52 Vesper<\/em> sailed by the American Jim Schwartz won two races to claim the Edmond de Rothschild trophy. Prince Frederik of Denmark placed his Nanoq<\/em>, another TP 52, in second place ahead of the Lithuanian XP 44 Amber Miles<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRC D: COGOLIN MARINE TROPHY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 40-foot yachts enjoyed themselves all week, sailing in a compact group of some 40 boats. Philippe Saint Andr\u00e9’s A 40 Team Chalets<\/em> was all the more deserving of its two heat wins, ahead of Italy’s Gian Marco Magrini on Vito 2<\/em>, and Germany’s Michael Mueller on the 42 IBC Pappes<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRC E: SNSM TROPHY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With two wins in 3 rounds, the M 36 Absolutely<\/em> is a fine winner at the head of a strong group of 36 entries. The German Farr 30 Nikita<\/em> is a fine runner-up, with one win to his name, ahead of Italian Marcelo Maresca on the A 35 Just a joke<\/em>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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Dream conditions …<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s it! It’s over! Nearly 4,000 sailors, a little groggy from so much light, so many exciting regattas, so much happiness shared on land and on the water, were struggling to realise today that the exceptional edition of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2016 was coming to an end in the mildness of an autumn Sunday. The prize-giving ceremony, traditionally held at the Citadelle of Saint-Tropez, provided the opportunity for a final moment of sharing, full of promises of an enchanting tomorrow, right here, in a year’s time. A year to recall the thousand and one moments of bravery during this dazzling week, the anthology tacks in contact with legendary yachts, in the glittering setting of the gulf. They will return, more convinced than ever of the unique character of the Voiles de Saint-Tropez, capable of bringing together so many sailors from so many different horizons in the same spirit and mood. As Andr\u00e9 Beaufils, happy President of the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez, the event’s organiser, points out, it is they, the sailors, skippers and owners who make the event happen, and who, edition after edition, prolong the dream of the visionaries who created the Nioulargue 35 years ago.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

They said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andr\u00e9 Beaufils, President of the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“This is an edition that will go down in the annals, in terms of the weather of course, which was absolutely fantastic, but also in view of the constraints imposed on us this year with the harbour master’s office works, and their impact on the location of the Voiles village, not forgetting the security requirements. You can no longer organise such an event without a care in the world. I’m delighted with this week, as are all the competitors. That’s the main thing. Our partners said they were happy. The Municipality of Saint-Tropez reports some great encounters, notably with Tahiti, thanks to the Voiles. The spectacle on the water was magnificent. The media were able to work in optimum conditions. This extremely positive feedback is the reward for all our volunteers. People liked the village, with its trompe l’oeil windows. We’ll keep the concept, making it wider. Our partner Rolex will be back with its hospitality area. We’ll thus return to the usual entrance, but with some changes.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“How can we do better? I don’t ask myself that question. I don’t have a record to beat. We’ve reached a level of quality that is in line with the event. We can change things depending on external constraints. Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez is a bit like a Spanish inn; you eat what you bring! There’s no stake in our regattas. The spirit must endure. We can allow ourselves a few excesses, a few crazy moments. It’s up to the competitors to create that madness.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Georges Kohrel, President of the Race Committee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“This year, it’s hard to be more satisfied! What a superb week, with superb conditions, superb regattas! We haven’t had such conditions for a long time. The teams on the water know each other perfectly; we make small adjustments, if necessary, so that there is no break in the chain of skills. I have no organisational concerns with regard to the three race committees, Modern, Tradition and Wally. It’s the expertise of all our volunteers on the water that makes it possible to manage three race areas and 300 boats simultaneously. The fine weather and the beautiful boats attracted a lot of people out on the water. We need to explain to the public who come out on the water how to respect the regattas. For next year, we’ll change the schedules to prevent the fast Modern boats from arriving under the Portalet at the moment the last Tradition boats are starting…”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They were in Saint-Tropez<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The world of the sea, regattas and offshore racing traditionally meet up at the Voiles. At the helm of the finest boats, in tactics, manoeuvres, hiking out and on the quays, the biggest names in sailing are present in the famous port of the Var and, in this Vend\u00e9e Globe year, in particular two competitors who will be at the start on November 6: S\u00e9bastien Josse and S\u00e9bastien Destremeau, as well as a former winner, who will be in charge of safety for the next edition: Alain Gautier. Other round-the-world sailors such as S\u00e9bastien Audigane, South African Jan Dekker, Philippe Poupon and his wife, actress G\u00e9raldine Danon, Philippe Monnet, Bruno and Lo\u00efck Peyron (currently also in the Artemis challenge for the next America’s Cup), Lionel P\u00e9an and Eric Peron. A whole host of Figaro sailors, Mini sailors and other ocean classes such as Yannick Bestaven, S\u00e9bastien Rogues, Erwan Leroux, Nicolas Lunven, Armel Tripon, Olympians… such as Sofian Bouvet (France 470 team Rio), No\u00e9 Delpech (France 49er team Rio), Guillaume Florent, Olympic bronze medallist in Finn in Beijing, or German J\u00f6chen Sch\u00fcmann, Olympic champion in Finn and Soling, America’s Cup specialists Marc Pajot, Bruno Troubl\u00e9, S\u00e9bastien Col, American Tom Whidden and New Zealander Brad Butterworth, not forgetting the crowned heads with a passion for regattas such as HM Juan Carlos, King of Spain, HRH Charles de Bourbon of the Two Sicilies, or Pierre Casiraghi, current helmsman of the 15mJI Tuiga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LES VOILES TROPHIES<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rolex Trophy: Moonbeam IV (Grand Tradition)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Groupe Edmond de Rothschild Trophy: TP 52 Team Vision (IRC C)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BMW Trophy: Open Season (Wally)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kappa Trophy: Leopard (IRC A)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pommery Trophy for the most beautiful spinnaker: Elena of London<\/p>\n\n\n\n

YCF Trophy: Spartan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Byblos Trophy: Spartan (Epoque Aurique A)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jetfly Trophy: Rowdy (Epoque Marconi A)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Euronews Trophy: Maria Giovanna II (Guest Class)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mercantour Events Trophy: Yanira (Classic Marconi A)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Esprit Village Trophy: Cholita (Epoque Marconi C)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women’s Trophy: Alibi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Les Marines de Cogolin Trophy: Team Chalets (IRC D)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SNSM Trophy: Absolutely (IRC E)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Results:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez hosts three major categories of yachts on 3 separate race “areas”: Modern boats, Traditional yachts, and Wally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 groups of Modern yachts race in Saint-Tropez, divided into 5 categories governed by the IRC. They all validated 4 races this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRC A Group<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ramblers 88 (George David) led the way for a long time, alternating with the other Mini Maxi, Leopard, owned by Michael Slade. The two “fighter jets” shared the victories until Friday. In the end, Leopard finished with a flourish to win. Lionel P\u00e9an put his VOR 70 “S” on the podium, the result of fine consistency in real time. He was beaten to second place by the immense ClassJ Velsheda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRC B Group<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Baltic 50 Music (James Blackmore) won thanks to two fine race wins. He finished ahead of a namesake, Music, owned by Swiss sailor Alba Batzill, and Lazy Dog, owned by Sergio Sagramoso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRC C Group (Edmond de Rothschild Trophy)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This highly competitive group brings together formidable 50- and 52-foot racers. The TP 52 Freccia Rossa, owned by Russian sailor Vadim Yakimenko, and Team Vision (Jean Jacques Chaubard) reigned supreme, with G\u00e9rard Logel’s Botin Arobas design lying in wait. In the end, after a hard-fought battle, Team Vision won ahead of Vadim Yakimenko’s Russians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRC D Group<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The A 40 Team Chalets (Philippe Saint Andr\u00e9) literally crushed the competition with two race wins. The J 133 Black Jack (Eric Gicquel) held on to second place and kept Wallis, owned by Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Bouillon, at bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRC E Group<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A very dense group with no fewer than 36 entries. Philippe Frantz’s M 36 Absolutely swept all before it. The A 35 Tchin (Jean Claude Bertrand) and HEAT, Max Augustin’s Farr 30, completed the podium in that order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WALLY (BMW Trophy):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16 Wallys, a record, were entered in the Voiles this year. They validated 6 races off Pampelonne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michael Atkinson and his Open Season won after many twists and turns on the final day, “snatching” the title from the habitual winner Magic Carpet Cubed, owned by Sir Lindsay Owen Jones. The 80-footer J One, helmed by Piers Richardson, climbed onto the podium and took the 80-foot ranking, with 6 boats racing within this group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TRADITION 12 groups bring together all the traditional yachts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classic Marconi Aurique Group: 7 entries<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Yanira (Aas 1953)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Samarkand “5Sparksman&Stephens 1958)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Eugenia V (Rhodes 1968<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classic Marconi B Group<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Outlaw (Illingworth 1963)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Argos (Holman 1964)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- fantasque (Mauric 1970)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Racer \u2013 fast 12 m JI Group<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Il Moro di Venezia (Frers 1976)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Ikra (Boyd 1964)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- France (Mauric 1970)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Epoque Aurique Group<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Spartan (Herreshoff 1912)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Olympian (Gardner 1913)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Chinook (Herreshoff 1916)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Epoque Aurique B Group<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Kelpie of Falmouth (Sweisguth 1928)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Marigold (Nicholson 1897)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Lulu (Rabot Caillebotte 1897)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Epoque Marconi A Group<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Rowdy (Herreshoff 1916)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Enterprise (Olin Stevens 1940)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Seven seas of Porto (Clinton Crane 1935)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Epoque Marconi B Group<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Leonore (Anker 1925)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Jour de F\u00eate (Paine 1930)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Carron II (Fife 1935)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Epoque Marconi C Group<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Cholita (Potter 1937)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Blitzen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Fjord III (Frers 1947)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grand Tradition Group (Rolex Trophy)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Moonbeam IV (Fife 1914)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Moonbeam III (Fife 1903)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Halloween (Fife 1926)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guest Class<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Maria Giovanna II (Olin Stephens 1969)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Alibaba II<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Dainty (Westmacott 1022)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tofinou \u2013 9 entries<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Camomille \u2013 Jean Louis Nathan)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Black Legend (Christophe Delachaux)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Milou (Mario Schobinger)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tofinou 9.5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Mynx \u2013 Guy Reynders<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Pippa \u2013 Obe edward S. Fort<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3_ Pitch \u2013 Patrice Riboud<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15 m JI<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Mariska (Fife 1908)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- The lady Anne (Fife 1912)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Tuiga (Fife 1909)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4- Hispania (Fife 1909)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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The traditional presentation of the Prizes and Trophies at the Citadelle of Saint-Tropez brought this extraordinary festival of international yachting, the Voiles de Saint-Tropez, to a close under a radiant sun. Nearly 4,000 skippers, captains, sailors and owners are now returning to their daily lives in the four corners of the sailing world, a little dazed by so much festivity and maritime splendour displayed throughout the week in the setting of the Var gulf. The 2017 edition once again delighted them on the water and on land, and now we’re going to have to be patient as we wait a whole year to rediscover the friendship and conviviality so typical of the Tropez event in 2018. And let’s not forget the seafarers’ complicity, which was particularly evident this year between Saint-Tropez and Saint-Barth: all sailors, all united. What remains are the memories, and the thousands of dazzling images of extraordinary, timeless regattas, showcasing the world’s most beautiful yachts.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andr\u00e9 Beaufils, President of the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Naturally, we’ll be remembering the fine weather conditions that ensured the success of this year’s event. 2017 was a good year. Every year I ask myself how I can innovate to amaze on land. I have a few ideas for the 20th edition next year. The parade of crews seems to be running out of steam. We need to think about reviving this festive aspect of the event. The feedback from the sailors, both crew and owners, is excellent. It’s great to hear. The only reservations concern safety on the water with regard to spectator boats. I’m also delighted to see the level of media interest locally, regionally, nationally and internationally, with over 200 French and foreign journalists and 20 film crews present at the event. Var Matin graced us with front-page stories and extensive coverage every day. Our partners seem to be delighted.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Georges Korhel, Principal Race Officer<\/strong> “We had very fine conditions all week except for Monday, sometimes a bit strong according to some, but the wind was there! We had no serious collisions to report. However, we did note about ten crew falling overboard. Thankfully without consequence! I’m very pleased with the Committees, the teams on the water and the safety crews, who were called upon extensively on the water due to the presence of countless spectator boats, not always very disciplined or respectful of the yachts racing. We strengthen our teams every year and strive to use education to warn boaters of the risks of getting too close to racing yachts. There’s a whole awareness effort to be made. The competitors’ safety is paramount. Otherwise, everyone worked well together with a great sense of solidarity. Few complaints to the jury, which proves that everything is running smoothly!”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

They were at the Voiles:<\/strong> Lo\u00efck Peyron, Franck Cammas (Babsy), Patrizio Bertelli (Linnet) S\u00e9bastien Audigane (Mariska), S\u00e9bastien Destremeau (Ikra), Christian Ponthieu (Mariska), Alain F\u00e9densieu (Nagaiana), Antoine Carpentier (Black pepper 2), Pablo Santurde (The Lady Anne), Jochen Schuman (Open Season), Ben Ainslie (Blitzen), Marc Pajot (Tango), Marcel van Triest (Magic Carpet3), Alexia barrier (Nada), Brad Butterworth (Rambler), Jan Dekker (Rambler), Dimitri Deruelle (Team Vision), Sime Fantella (Nahima), Flavio Favini (Magic Blue), German Frers (Fjord III), Torben Grael (Linnet), Erwan Leroux (Genie of the lamp), Philippe Monnet (Lys), Thierry P\u00e9ponnet (Tango), Luc Poupon, S\u00e9bastien Col (Renata), Marie Tabarly (Mariska), Bruno Troubl\u00e9 (Chips), Nicolas Troussel (Daguet), Vasco Vascotto (Cannonball), Tom Whidden (Magic Carpet), Pierre Casiraghi (Tuiga)\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The standings:<\/strong> Wally<\/strong> The Wally yachts, on their dedicated racing area anchored off Pampelonne, completed 6 fine races, alternating between “banana” courses and attractive coastal routes. 14 of these superb futuristic machines were competing this week. The anticipated showdown between the 4 Wallycento lived up to all expectations, with Magic Carpet3<\/em> long in position to triumph over the formidable Open Season<\/em>. Yet it was the “little” Wally 77 Lyra<\/em> that settled the matter, notably claiming two fine race wins1- Lyra \u2013 Wally 77: 12 pts 2- Open Season \u2013 Wally 107: 14 pts 3- Magic Carpet3 \u2013 Wallycento: 15 pts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern<\/strong> All 5 IRC groups completed 4 races this week, in a very varied wind range, which allowed some fine winners to be crowned. IRC A<\/strong> Cammas at ease in a VOR 70 Franck Cammas hasn’t forgotten anything about handling a VOR 70. He takes victory alongside Lionel P\u00e9an aboard the sistership of his Groupama IV<\/em>, getting the better of the Maxi 72 Cannonball<\/em> and the giants Rambler<\/em> and My Song<\/em>, making the most of the windy conditions this week. 1- Babsy \u2013 Franck Cammas 17 pts 2- Cannonball \u2013 Dario Ferrari: 24 pts 3- Rambler \u2013 Georges David: 25 pts IRC B<\/strong> 1- Music \u2013 James Blakemore 12 pts 2 \u2013 Daguet \u2013 Frederic Puzin 14 pts 3- Flo d’Orient \u2013 Bernard Coquelet: 16 pts IRC C<\/strong> 1- Renata \u2013 Orel Kalomeni: 8 pts 2- Aliz\u00e9e \u2013 Laurent Camprubi: 10 pts 3- Arobas \u2013 Gerard Logel: 14 pts IRC D<\/strong> 1- Takaoama3 \u2013 Pierre Chartier: 18 pts 2- Vito 2 \u2013 Gian Marco Magrini: 20 pts 3- Al Dente \u2013 Hubert Lombardo \u2013 23 pts IRC E<\/strong> 1- Alice \u2013 Simon Henning \u2013 11 pts 2- Heat \u2013 Max Augustin \u2013 13 pts 3- Expresso 2 \u2013 Guy Claeys \u2013 16 pts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classics:<\/strong> The Classic yachts were able to complete spectacular races in the gulf every day. Entered in the Rolex Trophy, the four Fife-designed 15 m JI yachts competed in 7 races. Grand Tradition<\/strong> 1- Moonbeam III \u2014 Erwan Noblet: 8 pts 2- Halloween \u2013 Inigo Strez: 15 pts 3- Elena of London \u2013 Steve McLaren: 17 pts Gaff-rig Era Group A<\/strong> 1- Spartan \u2013 Charles Ryan: 9 pts 2- Olympian \u2013 Marc Audineau: 9 pts 3- Kelpie \u2013 Olive Pelham: 11 pts Gaff-rig Era B<\/strong> 1- Linnet \u2013 Patrizio Bertelli: 4 pts 2- Tilly XV \u2013 Joeri Moessnang: 8 pts 3- Oriole \u2013 Laurence Rames de Moers: 20 pts Marconi Era A<\/strong> 1- Rowdy \u2013 Riendan Mc Carthy: 10 pts 2- Blitzen \u2013 Peter Morton: 11 pts 3- Enterprise \u2013 Hans Christian Schrijvers: 17 pts Marconi Era B \u2013 the 8 m yachts<\/strong> 1- Cholita \u2013 Bruno Catalan: 8 pts 2- Carron II \u2013 Jean Luc Leveque: 9 pts 3- Jour de F\u00eate \u2013 Pascal Oddo: 18 pts Marconi Era C<\/strong> 1- Cippino II \u2013 Daniel Sieleki: 7 pts 2- Fjord III \u2013 German Frers: 11 pts 3- Comet \u2013 Marc Marciano: 16 pts Marconi Era D<\/strong> 1- Sonda \u2013 Eric Leprince: 5 pts 2- Nagaiana \u2013 Alain F\u00e9densieu: 14 pts 2- Java \u2013 Schengili: 15 pts Classic Marconi A<\/strong> 1- Lys \u2013 Philippe Monnet: 8 pts 2- Eugenia V: 13 pts 3- Yanira \u2013 Andre de Leon: 13 pts Classic Marconi B<\/strong> 1- St Christopher \u2013 Daria Cabai: 9 pts 2- Aigue Blu \u2013 Fabrice Garau: 20 pts 3- Palynodie II \u2013 Henri Ferbus: 16 pts Classic Marconi R<\/strong> 1- France \u2013 Thierry Verneuil: 9 pts 2- Ikra \u2013 Sebastien Destremeau: 10 pts 3- Sovereign \u2013 Nicolas Berenger: 10 pts Guest Group<\/strong> 1- Maria Giovanna II \u2013 Jean Pierre Sauvan: 7 pts 2- Alibaba II \u2013 Jorge Blanco: 9 pts 3- Windhover \u2013 Olivier Poulain: 12 pts Modern Marconi<\/strong> 1- Camomille \u2013 Jean Louis Nathan: 12 pts 2- Jolt \u2013 Peter Harrison: 17 pts 3- Aetos \u2013 Nicolas Sihouris: 13 pts 15 M JI<\/strong> 15 m JI after 7 races. Mariska<\/em> is declared the winner on count of race wins, four in this case 1- Mariska \u2013 Benjamin Redreau: 14 pts 2- The Lady Anne \u2013 Le May Richard: 14 pts 3- Tuiga \u2013 Pierre Casiraghi: 20 pts 4- Hispania \u2013 Jose Rabane: 23 pts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yacht Club de France Autumn Cup<\/strong> 12 m JI: 1- Ikra \u2013 S\u00e9bastien Destremeau Gaff-rig Group 1- Tilly XV \u2013 Joerg Moessnang Classic Group: 1- Maria Giovanna II \u2013 Jean Pierre Sauvan Marconi Group: 1- Argyll \u2013 Griff Rhys Jones Marconi Group B 1- Cippino II \u2013 Martin Billoch Tofinou Group 1- Pitch \u2013 Patrice Ribaud<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Trophies:<\/strong> Rolex Trophy<\/strong>: Mariska<\/em> \u2013 Christian Niels \u2013 15 m JI Edmond de Rothschild Trophy<\/strong>: Renata<\/em> \u2013 Orel Kalomeni \u2013 IRC C BMW Trophy<\/strong>: Wally 77 Lyra<\/em> \u2013 Jaimie Anderson \u2013 Wally Tropheminin<\/strong>: Stele<\/em> \u2013 Pascale Ligier City of Saint-Tropez Trophy<\/strong>: Renata<\/em> \u2013 Orel Kalomeni \u2013 Modern, all categories Parade<\/strong>: Asana<\/em> P\u00e9tanque Competition<\/strong>: Java Bleue<\/em> Yacht Club de France Trophy<\/em><\/strong>: Tilly XV \u2013 Joerg Moessnang<\/em> Loro Piana Trophy<\/strong>: Babsy<\/em> \u2013 Franck Cammas \u2013 IRC A Kappa Trophy<\/strong>: Music<\/em> \u2013 James Blackmore \u2013 IRC B Enata Trophy<\/strong>: Tokaoma3<\/em> \u2013 Pierre Chartier \u2013 IRC D Marines de Cogolin Trophy<\/strong>: Alice<\/em> \u2013 Simon Henning IRC E Le Byblos Trophy<\/strong>: Spartan<\/em> \u2013 Charles Ryan Gaff-rig Era A Pommery Trophy<\/strong>: Linnet<\/em> \u2013 Patricio Bertelli Gaff-rig Era B Jetfly Trophy<\/strong>: Rowdy<\/em> \u2013 Brendan Mc Cathy Marconi Era A SNSM Trophy<\/strong>: Cholita<\/em> \u2013 Bruno Catalan Marconi Era B Esprit Village Trophy<\/strong>: Cippino II<\/em> \u2013 Daniel Sieleki Marconi Era C Air France Trophy<\/strong>: Sonda<\/em> \u2013 Eric Leprince Marconi Era D Mercantour Trophy<\/strong>: Lys<\/em> \u2013 Philippe Monnet Classic Marconi A<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The partners of the Voiles de Saint-Tropez<\/strong> ROLEX BMW GROUPE EDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD WALLY KAPPA HOTEL BYBLOS MERCANTOUR EVENTS LES MARINES DE COGOLIN L’ESPRIT VILLAGE DE SAINT-TROPEZ POMMERY JETFLY DANONE SUZUKI MARINE LORO PIANA ENATA MARE NOSTRUM AIR FRANCE CHEVALIER TORPEZ (LES VIGNOBLES DE SAINT TROPEZ) SUN 7 GRAPHIC Organization:<\/strong> Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez, President: Andr\u00e9 Beaufils Principal Race Officer: Georges Korhel Resources on the water: Philippe Martinez Financial Management: Delphine Reusse Registrations: Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique Fantino Communications: Chlo\u00e9 de Brouwer Editorial: Denis van den Brink Website: www.lesvoilesdesaint-tropez.fr<\/a> Facebook: Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez officiel Twitter: @VoilesSTOrg Press Relations<\/strong>: Maguelonne Turcat Photos<\/strong>: Gilles Martin-Raget, www.martin-raget.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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A memorable 20th edition!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the invitation of the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez, almost 4,000 sailors took part in a full week of extraordinary, timeless regattas, filled with images, emotions and memories. Enough to last a whole year, until next summer comes to the Gulf of Saint-Tropez once again. True to this inimitable spirit of sporting friendship, built around an unchanging passion for beautiful sails and beautiful hulls, the 20th edition of the Voiles de Saint-Tropez once again offered a magical blend of styles, eras and classes of yacht, in all weathers and in all languages, painting a rare and unique spectacle every day in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez that we can’t wait to see again next year. The traditional prize-giving ceremony brought together crew and rivals for the last time, in a festive and joyous communion, which already augurs well for the great encounters to come, with the 20th anniversary of the event, which will be celebrated, as it should be, from Saturday 28 September to Sunday 6 October: don’t forget these dates!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Fife Jubilee for the Rolex Trophy The highlight of this 20th edition of Les Voiles was the 130th anniversary of the Dragon, the legendary signature of the Fife family saga, which gave rise to an exceptional Jubilee rewarded by the prestigious Rolex Trophy. For the first time in the Mediterranean, 20 sumptuous yachts designed by the Scottish genius of the golden age of yachting were brought together this year in the port of Saint-Tropez. And for this exceptional occasion, schooners, cutters, auriques and Bermudians all benefited from a special start, giving rise to an unprecedented spectacle. It was the Viola aurique cutter that came out on top, adding her name to the Rolex Trophy list in her 110th anniversary year, the yacht having been launched in 1908.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Success of the “Petites Voiles” Another major innovation of the 20th edition of Les Voiles was the first “Petites Voiles” organized on Wednesday in the middle of the Port of Saint-Tropez. At the initiative of Tony Oller in partnership with the coaching team, 23 young girls and boys aged 6 to 12, from the brand new Dinghy Sailing Centre of the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez, had their moment of glory racing in Optimists in front of the crowd of Voiles aficionados, to the great pride of their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They said: Tony Oller: President of the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez “In a word: happy! I see only radiant faces, I receive only compliments and thanks. The racers leave delighted, with their races, the welcome, the festivities, on land and at sea. We validated a large number of races, each day, and we crown credible winners. The festivities in Saint-Tropez were complete, especially on Thursday during the crew parade, when the quays were packed with people, with a carnival atmosphere. The Petites Voiles broughthappiness and pride, both to the children of the Sailing School and to their parents. A truly beautiful edition, without a doubt!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Georges Kohrel, Principal Race Officer “I have only excellent feedback from owners and racers. A truly beautiful edition, between two Mistral blows. I want to thank all the teams, on land and on the water, who ensured the organization of the races, arbitration and results with enormous competence. Managing 300 boats is no easy task. I am also pleased to have noted that fair play and the pleasure of sailing often took precedence among competitors over pure competition. This results in an even more joyful and festive atmosphere on the water, which corresponds to the spirit of Les Voiles. The principle of the fixed line is now well understood by competitors. It facilitates the rapid start of all our racing series. We will work on perfecting our registration procedures, being a bit more demanding.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rankings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wally The Wallys, on their dedicated circle anchored off Pampelonne, validated 6 beautiful races, alternating “banana” courses and long coastal routes. The anticipated showdown between the 3 Wallycentos lived up to all its promises, with Magic Carpet3 long in position to win. Yet it was the “small” Wally 77 Lyra that beat them all, winning everyone over as last year by notably claiming three beautiful race victories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Lyra \u2013 Wally 77: 9 pts 2- Magic Carpet3 \u2013 Wallycento: 12 pts 3- J One \u2013 14 pts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern The 5 IRC groups all validated 4 races this week, in a very varied wind range, which allows us to crown worthy winners.IRC A: 24 entries 1- Cannonball \u2013 Dario Ferrari \u2013 6 pts 2- Jethou \u2013 Sir Peter Ogden \u2013 13 pts 3- Wallino \u2013 Benoit De Froidmont \u2013 18 ptsIRC B \u2013 24 entries 1- Flo d’Orient -Bernard Coquelet \u2013 7 pts 2- Phoenix \u2013 Majec Marczewski \u2013 12 pts 3-Daguet2 \u2013 Frederic Puzin- 15 ptsIRC C \u2013 31 entries 1- Gladiator \u2013 Tony Langley \u2013 18 pts 2- Team Chalets \u2013 Philippe saint Andr\u00e9 \u2013 18 pts 3- Dralon \u2013 Pit Finis \u2013 18 ptsIRC D \u2013 41 entries 1- Creme anglaise \u2013 John Rainger \u2013 15 pts 2- Merlin \u2013 Serguei Chevtsov \u2013 21 pts 3- Foxy lady \u2013 Giuseppe Gambaro \u2013 24 ptsIRC E \u2013 41 ENTRIES 1- Topas \u2013 Harald Brushing \u2013 14 pts 2- Expresso \u2013 Guy Claes \u2013 16 pts 3- Alice \u2013 Simon Henning \u2013 21 pts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classic: The Classic yachts were able to validate spectacular races in the gulf each day. Competing for the Rolex Trophy, the 20 Fife designs put on a show, while the newcomer St Christopher (Sparkman & Stephens 1968) immediately made her mark in the gulf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classic Marconi A 1- St Christopher \u2013 Daria Cabai \u2013 3 pts 2- Yanira \u2013 Pepe Negrete Caballero \u2013 6 pts 3- Dune \u2013 Erick Coll \u2013 9 ptsClassic Marconi B 1- Sagittarius \u2013 Frederic Lafitte \u2013 3 pts 2- Stiren \u2013 Oren Nataf \u2013 5 pts 3- Palynodie II \u2013 Henri Ferbus \u2013 8 ptsClassic Marconi R 1- Il Moro di Venezia \u2013 Massimiliano Sferruzzi \u2013 3 pts 2- Ikra \u2013 Hugues Destremeau \u2013 6 pts 3- France \u2013 Pierre Fausset \u2013 9 ptsEpoque Aurique A 1- Kelpie \u2013 Pelham Olive \u2013 3 pts 2- Olympian \u2013 Guillaume fetas \u2013 7 pts 3- Marga \u2013 Matteo Tacconi \u2013 8 ptsEpoque Aurique B 1- Tilly XV \u2013 Joeri Moessanang \u2013 3 pts 2- Folly \u2013 Fran\u00e7ois Gouillard \u2013 5 pts 3- Phoebus \u2013 Michel Durand \u2013 8 ptsEpoque Marconi A 1- Rowdy \u2013 Thirty Goodbye \u2013 4 pts 2- Serenade \u2013 Hugues Boullenger \u2013 4 pts 3- Manitou \u2013 Guy Robinson \u2013 10 ptsEpoque Marconi B 1-Santana \u2013 Wendy Schmidt \u2013 3 pts 2- Blitzen \u2013 Charles Dunstone \u2013 5 pts 3- Jour de Fete \u2013 Pascal Oddo \u2013 9 ptsEpoque Marconi C 1- Cippino II \u2013 Daniel Sielecki \u2013 3 pts 2- Fjord III \u2013 German fiers \u2013 7 pts 3- Stormy Weather of Cowes \u2013 Tarquin Place \u2013 10 ptsEpoque Marconi D 1- Aloha \u2013 Francis van de Velde \u2013 4 pts 2- Sonda \u2013 Eric Leprince \u2013 4 pts 3- Java \u2013 Josef Schengili \u2013 9 pts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fife: 1- Viola \u2013 Fabien Despr\u00e9s \u2013 7 pts 2- Carron II \u2013 Angelo Mazzarella \u2013 9 pts 3- Kismet \u2013 Richard Matthews \u2013 10 ptsGrand Tradition 1- Elena of London \u2013 Steven Mc Laren \u2013 3 pts 2- Puritan- Simon PANDOLFI \u2013 6 PTS 3- Orianda \u2013 Sebastiano Maculi d’Ascoli \u2013 13 pts“Invited” Group 1- Windhover \u2013 Olivier Poulain \u2013 5 pts 2- Josephine \u2013 Marc Froeschke \u2013 6 pts 3- Dainty \u2013 Peter Nicholson \u2013 7 ptsBig Spirit 1- Savanah \u2013 Hugh Morrison \u2013 3 pts 2- Sultana \u2013 Robert radway \u2013 6 pts 3- Eugenia VII \u2013 Nicolas de la Brosse \u2013 8 pts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Trophies:<\/strong>Rolex Trophy \u2013 Fife Jubilee: Viola (1908) \u2013 Fabien Despr\u00e9sBMW Trophy: Wally 77 Lyra \u2013 Terry HuiEdmond de Rothschild Trophy (IRC C): Gladiator \u2013 Tony LangleyYacht Club de France Trophy: Tilly XV \u2013 Joerg MoessnangWomen’s Trophy: Moogli \u2013 Caroline PetitVille de Saint-Tropez Trophy: Cannonball \u2013 Dario FerrarriCrew Parade: Imagine \u2013 Viking themeBoules Competition: Lady JoLoro Piana Trophy: Topaz \u2013 Peter HolmbergKappa Trophy: Flo D’ Orient \u2013 Bernard CoqueletMarines de Cogolin Trophy: Alice \u2013 Simon HenningLe Byblos Trophy: Kelpie \u2013 Olive PelhamPommery Trophy: Tilly XV \u2013 Joeri MoessnangSNSM Trophy: Rowdy \u2013 Timothy GoodboyVillage Spirit Trophy: Santana- Wendy SchmidtAir France Trophy: Elena of London \u2013 Steven Mc LarenMercantour Trophy: St Christopher \u2013 Daria CabaiTorpez Trophy: Sagittarius \u2013 Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric LafitteSuzuki Trophy: Creme Anglaise \u2013 John Rainger<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yacht Club de France Autumn Cup: Ellad \u2013 St\u00e9phane Richer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They were at Les Voiles: S\u00e9bastien Audigane, Ed Baird, Patrizio Bertelli, Brad Butterworth, Pierre Casiraghi, S\u00e9bastien Col, Jean-Pierre Dick, German Frers, Alain Gautier, Sydney Gavigner, Philippe Monnet, Marc Pajot, Yves Pajot, Lionel P\u00e9an, Lo\u00efck Peyron, Bruno Troubl\u00e9, Nicolas Troussel, Marcel Van Triest, Tom Whidden But also Pierre Cosso (actor, La Boum) Maud Fontenoy (Maud Fontenoy Foundation) Myriam Lamarre (Boxing Champion \u2013 Stelle) Pete Townsend (Guitarist and founder of The Who -Eva),<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The partners of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez ROLEX BMW GROUPE EDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD WALLY KAPPA HOTEL BYBLOS MERCANTOUR EVENTS LES MARINES DE COGOLIN L’ESPRIT VILLAGE DE SAINT-TROPEZ POMMERY SUZUKI MARINE LORO PIANA MARE NOSTRUM AIR France DANONE CHEVALIER TORPEZ (LES VIGNOBLES DE SAINT TROPEZ) SUN 7 GRAPHIC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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The splendors of our 20th anniversary!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez spared neither means nor enthusiasm to celebrate its 20th anniversary during this long and radiant week! The weather was as sunny as it could get, and the god Aeolus himself showed up in all his forms to allow sumptuous regattas to be held as close as possible to the enchanting shores of the Var coast. As of today, 4,000 sailors and their 300 or so Modern or Classic boats head back to their home ports, dazzled by such splendor, their hearts a little tight at the thought of having to wait a whole year before renewing, as usual, at the end of September 2020, with the magic of yachting that is decidedly timeless. But before that, all day long, they celebrated the winners of this great sporting week, at the traditional prize-giving ceremony held at the Citadelle of Saint-Tropez. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sumurun <\/em>in one breath<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beloved by the general public and specialists alike, the classic and traditional sailboats in Saint Tropez are divided into 11 groups according to size, rig type and boat rating, with the aim of offering each competitor maximum fairness in the race. In the Grand Traditions group, Sumurun<\/em>, the Bermudian ketch (Fife 1914), won by a single point over the 15-meter JI Mariska <\/em>(Fife 1908) in all wind conditions. Moonbeam of Fife <\/em>(Fife 1903) completed the podium. As for the breathtaking schooners, it was Elena of London <\/em>– with an overall length of over 50 meters – which took the title, winning all the heats ahead of Naema<\/em>, Orianda <\/em>and Puritan<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Il Moro di Venezia <\/em>in the 12m J class<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three magnificent 12 M JIs, covering a decade of the America’s Cup from the 70s, raced happily in Saint-Tropez. The Italians onIl Moro di Venezia <\/em>won on corrected time, paying tribute to their runner-up Ikra<\/em>, still as fast as ever in all conditions, in the hands of Nicolas B\u00e9renger, ahead of Pierre Bausset’s legendary France <\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yanira <\/em>without equal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bermudan cutter Yanira<\/em>, built by Danish architect Bjarne Aas and skilfully piloted by Spaniard Pepe Negrete, left nothing but crumbs for its rivals in the Classique Marconi A group. Three rounds were completed, and as many victories over formidable clients who this morning had to be content with the two steps of the podium, the second going to Daria Cabal on the Bermudan cutter Saint Christopher <\/em>(Sparksman&Stephens 1968) and the Lys <\/em>of Philippe Monnet and Yves<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pajot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bermudian title at Stiren <\/em>Group B<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This week, Sidney Gavignet, the last winner of the Route du Rhum category, set sail aboard the Bermudian yawl Stiren <\/em>(Sparksman&Stephens 1963). Well done to him, as he left Saint-Tropez as a winner, with two fine heat victories. The Bermudan sloop O’Jala II <\/em>put up a good fight, winning last Wednesday. Palynodie II<\/em>, the 1962 Olin Stephens sloop, took another podium finish at Les Voiles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kismet <\/em>dominates Viola<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just as spectacular, the Aurique B Group, which brings together a number of hundred-year-old metrics, saw a merciless clash between three of the season’s most dominant yachts. Viola <\/em>(Fife 1908), winner in Antibes and Cannes, had to settle for second place, as in Monaco. It was Kismet <\/em>(Fife 1898) who came out on top, despite Viola <\/em>‘s fine finish in the last heat. Oriole <\/em>(Herreshoff 1905), also accustomed to the top step of the podium, had to be content with third place this year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seven seas of Porto <\/em>dominates the great Bermudans<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Epoque Marconi A group includes ketches, yawls, schooners and Bermudian cutters of nearly 20 meters. The 12 M JI Bermudian Seven Seas of Porto <\/em>(Crane 1935) dominates this very elegant group, ahead of the Italian sloop Emilia Prima <\/em>(Costaguta 1930) and the historic American yawl Manitou <\/em>(Stephens 1937). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cippino II <\/em>strikes again<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Epoque Marconi class, a very dense fleet of no fewer than 18 boats in the category chosen this year to support the Rolex Trophy, it was the 1949 Frers Cippino II <\/em>design that repeated its success of Monaco Classic Week, and returned to Argentina crowned with the Tropezian trophies. Only once did Blitzen <\/em>(Sparksman&Stephens 1937) manage to challenge his domination. Stephens’ 1934 Bermudian yawl Stormy Weather of Cowes <\/em>was a valiant third. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Olympian<\/em>… olympique!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Epoque Aurique A category is always a pleasure to admire, and is made up of beautiful 15 to 18-meter-long Auric units. This year’s winner is the Gardner-signed P Class (1913) Olympian<\/em>, a regular on the Trop\u00e9zien podiums. Jostled at the start of the week by Ester<\/em>, the Houari sloop rescued from the Baltic (Hellgren 1901), Olympian <\/em>then proved uncompromising throughout the rest of the week, to logically dominate Marga <\/em>(10 m Lilljegren 1910) and Chips <\/em>(P 13 Starling Burgess 1913). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aloha <\/em>victorious at “petits Epoque marconi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

James Mc Elroy won aboard Aloha<\/em>, a 1923 Bermudian R Class (Edson B. Schock), in this group featuring Bermudian metrics and yawls. Second place went to the 8 M Sonda <\/em>(Mac Gruer 1951), ahead of Java <\/em>(Raymond Hunt 1938). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Josephine <\/em>‘s most regular…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the many groups, classes, gauges and rigs that sail at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez is the “guest” group. Comprising 6 boats, this category brings together sailboats that are regulars at Les Voiles, but are out of their class. The Bermudan IOD Josephine <\/em>(Bjarne Aas 1959) was the most consistent performer during the week, collecting only wins and second places. Maria Giovanna II <\/em>(Olin Stephens 1969) was second, ahead of Windhover <\/em>(Luke 1904). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Les Modernes bring down the curtain on their Mediterranean regatta season<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They make up the largest contingent of boats at Les Voiles, the Modern yachts, from futuristic Wallys and Maxis to fine racer-cruisers, are grouped into six IRC groups. All week long, they have been engaged in hard-fought battles, as victory in the Gulf and at Les Voiles is so rewarding. In the Wally class, Lyra <\/em>confirms its position as leader and takes the <\/p>\n\n\n\n

BMW Trophy, ahead of Galateia <\/em>followed by Magic Carpet3 <\/em>and Y3K<\/em>, both tied on points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The IRC A boats were themselves divided into 4 sub-groups: Super-yachts, Maxis and Mini Maxis. The duel of the giants was won by Velsheda <\/em>in the Loro Piana Trophy for the best racer over 27 meters. The Swan 82 Kallima<\/em>, the Italian Mylius 80 Twin SoulB <\/em>and the Mini Maxi Vesper <\/em>won IRCA 2 and IRCA 3 respectively, in the highly elitist 72-foot group. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solte<\/em>, Genser Hasip’s Swan 53, made a thunderous debut at Les Voiles by winning the IRC B class, a group of spirited 50-foot racers. It beat off the likes of Mylius 50 Daguet 2 <\/em>and Music<\/em>, third of the week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another regular at Les Voiles, this time in IRC C, is Prince Frederik of Denmark’s TP 52, Nanoq<\/em>, which triumphed over a 35-strong group. It was followed on the podium by the Cookson 52 Rowdy 2<\/em>, and the TP 52 Spirit of Malouen<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

38 yachts crossed swords all week off Pampelonne in IRC D. Victory went to the fearsome Farr 40 Bella Donna<\/em>, ahead of the French proto Albatros<\/em>, and the Italian Galinari Vanessa<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The young multihull prodigy Adrien Follin also made a thunderous arrival at Les Voiles, leading the JPK Give me Five<\/em> to victory in the IRC E class. The Farr 30 Topas <\/em>took second place, followed by another German Farr 30, Heat<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, the “small” racers in the IRC F group, made up of Marconi Modern Tofinou and Code 0, were this year dominated by three Tofinou: Camomille 3<\/em>, followed by Pitch<\/em>, and the German Tofinou Aetos<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Trophies :<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Troph\u00e9e de la Ville de Saint-Tropez: Nanoq <\/em>– Prince Frederik of Denmark<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rolex Trophy: Cippino II <\/em>– Daniel Sielecki<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loro Piana Trophy: Velsheda – Rambler – Leopard 3<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yacht Club de France Trophy: Khayyam <\/em>– Marc Lorgnon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BMW Trophy: Wally 77 Lyra <\/em>– Terry Hui<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ima Mediterranean Inshore Challenge: Wallyno <\/em>– Benoit de Froidmont<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maxi Friendly Challenge: Leopard 3 <\/em>– Samuel Wright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ISA Schooner Cup Series: Elena of London <\/em>– Steven McLaren<\/p>\n\n\n\n

North Sails Trophy: Solte <\/em>– Genser Hasip<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Troph\u00e9e Torpez: Nanoq-<\/em>Prince Frederik of Denmark<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suzuki Trophy: Bella Donna <\/em>– Jean Marie Genneri<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Troph\u00e9e Marines de Cogolin: Give me Five <\/em>– Adrien Follin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air France Trophy: Sumurun <\/em>– Hugues Boulanger<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SNSM Trophy: Kismet <\/em>– Richard Matthews<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Troph\u00e9e Bessarat de Bellefon: Seven Seas of Porto <\/em>– Marcus Kemp<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Esprit Village Trophy: Yanira <\/em>– Pepe Negrete<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mercantour Trophy : Stiren <\/em>– Oren Nataf<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parade of crews: Frogfoot<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boules competition: Pondoro<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yacht Club de France Autumn Cup: Pitch <\/em>– Patrice Riboux<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ikra adds its name to the Club 55 Cup honours list<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Already a winner during the revival of this Trophy, so strongly evocative of the creation of the Nioulargue, in 2003 and 2004, the 12 M JI Ikra <\/em>will once again engrave its name on the 2019 prize list. On the tumultuous course between Portalet, the Nioulargue and Pampelonne, she won out over her challenger of the day, the Swan 53 Solte<\/em>, in the light breeze and bracing chop that bathed the exit of the gulf. In keeping with tradition, the crews enjoyed lunch at the home of Patrice de Colmont, the initiator in 1981 of a challenge that has now become a Saint-Tropez legend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Olympian <\/em>wins the Troph\u00e9e des Centenaires by a whisker!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the instigation of the Gstaad Yacht Club, 25 centenarians of all sizes and rigs competed in the 9th edition of the Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy. Following the “Pursuit race” principle accepted by the competitors, each yacht set off shortly after 1 p.m. from the Portalet, in a moderate south-easterly wind, for a 17-nautical-mile course to the Nioulargue and back. Lulu<\/em>, an 11.43 m overall length auric cutter designed by Texier in 1897, was the first to set off, followed 11 minutes later by Viola <\/em>(Fife 1908). It was the majestic Moonbeam IV <\/em>(Fife 1914) that closed the line of centenarians 37 minutes later. At the end of 2 hours of pure pleasure, it was Olympian<\/em>, the P Class launched in 1913 to a William Gardner design, which added its name to the Trophy. She was just one breath ahead of Viola<\/em>, untouchable this year on the Mediterranean circuit, and Chips<\/em>, the other P Class designed by Burgess. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Record turnout for boules competition <\/strong>A direct legacy of the Nioulargue’s heyday, the Place des Lices boules competition attracted a record number of teams on Wednesday evening. Somewhat overwhelmed, the organizers stopped registration at around one hundred triplettes! So 300 merrymakers competed in the shade of the plane trees on the famous Place des Lices. At over midnight, and at the end of the merry jousting, it was the Besserat de Bellefon International team, supported by numerous fans, who won the boules competition: a fine performance for players who had set off from Reims that very morning at 6 a.m.! The Tropezian crew of the X43 Pondoro<\/em>, defeated in the final, was awarded the Prix Champagne Besserat de Bellefon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They were at Les Voiles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

S\u00e9bastien Audigane (Mariska), Luca Bassani (Magic Blue), Yvon Bourgnon, Brad Butterworth (Rambler), Jan Dekker (Rambler), Dimitri Deruelle (Team Vision), Michel Desjoyeaux (Jour de F\u00eate), Jean-Pierre Dick (The Kid), Pietro d’Ali, Adrien Follin (Give me Five), German Frers (Fjord III), Torben Grael (Linnet), Sidney Gavignet (Stiren), Nicolas H\u00e9nard, Aubin Huber (Hermitage), Marc Lepesqueux, Philippe Monnet (Lys), Bruno Troubl\u00e9 (Chips), Lo\u00efck Peyron, Bruno Peyron (Eileen), Tom Whidden (Magic Carpet), Pierre Casiraghi (Tuiga), Sydney Gavignet (Stiren), Marc Pajot (French Kiss), Yves Pajot (Lys), Hamish Pepper (Lyra), Christopher Pratt (Lady First), Yann Qu\u00e9ff\u00e9lec, Jochen Schulman (Magic Carpet), Nicolas Troussel (Daguet), Marcel van Triest (Magic Carpet), Armel Tripon (Black Legend), Tom Whidden (Magic Carpet)… and also… Catherine Chabaud, Eugene Riguidel, Yvon Fauconnier…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tony Oller, President of the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“A superb week, with a wide variety of weather conditions. The sailors were unanimous in their opinion that this was a fine vintage. The new village is very popular. It has been designed with eco-responsibility in mind. The wood used will be reused for 3 years. Our partners, Rolex and BMW, are delighted with this approach. After a year of transition, I really took things in hand with a great team, because you can’t do anything on your own. It’s a lot of stress, but as soon as the village is open, the event no longer belongs to us, it belongs to the sailors. The 2020 event will last 15 days, with one week specifically dedicated to big boats. We’re working on this with the International Maxi Association. Our partners like it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Georges Korhel, Principal race officer :<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Everyone seems delighted! No particular problems. The sailors understood that Les Voiles is a sailing festival, not a world championship. No general recall, no contact, no injuries… Everyone respected the instructions, and we worked well with the CROSS, the volunteers, the sailors… I only regret that despite starting lines of more than a mile, the sailboats above the line systematically come back on the line, and create risks of contact. We had good weather, despite two days of Mistral. We sailed between 8 and 18 knots. Very pleasant! I’m delighted with my teams, but also with the spectators, who respected our safety zones. For next year, we’re going to do the Voiles de Saint-Tropez by limiting the size of the boats to 23 m, for the Modernes, and we’ll do a second week, with the Grand Modernes and the Grand Tradition. So we’ll have courses adapted to these types of boats, with finishes and starts in front of the Portalet! We’re giving ourselves the winter to think about it with our partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Martin Billoch – Cippino II <\/em>winner of the Rolex Trophy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“This is certainly the best edition of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez I’ve ever had the good fortune to take part in. The conditions were very varied. Despite our predispositions in light airs, we still managed to do well in breezy conditions. Fjord III, our sister-ship helmed by architect German Frers junior, was a formidable competitor. Jour de f\u00eate was also a tough opponent. With 18 boats in this class, it was a race within a race, and we never gave up. We’re very honored to win this Rolex Trophy, and above all very grateful that the brand has honored our class in this way. We’ll now be taking Cippino II back to Argentina after a 4-year campaign in Europe. But there’s no doubt that we’ll be back here, because this edition has been magical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Results :<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wally<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Lyra<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Galateia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3-Y3K<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRC A 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1-Velsheda -Barnaby Henshaw-Depledge<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Rambler – George David<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Leopard 3 – Samuel Wright<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRCA 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Kallima – Youri Loof<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Umiko – Jacob Foale<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Valkyrie -Hubert Wargny<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRC A 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Twin Soul B – Luciano Nandini<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Flow – Clayton Deutsch<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Wallyno – Benoit De Froidmont<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRC A 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Vesper – Jim Swartz<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Ryokan 2 Olivier Lozachmeur<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Jethou – Sir Peter Ogden<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRC B<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Solte – Vencer Hasip<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Daguet2 – Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Puzin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Music – Albert Bataille<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRC C<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1-Nanoq – Prince Ferderick<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Rowdy 2 – Howard Dyer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Spirit of Malouen – St\u00e9phane N\u00e9v\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRC D<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Bella Donna – Jean Marie Gennari<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Albator – Philippe Frantz<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Vanessa- Patrizio Bertelli<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRC E<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Give me Five 555 – Adrien Follin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Topas – Harald Brunning<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Heat – Ole Augustin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRC F<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Camomille -Jean louis Nathan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Pitch – Patrice Ribaud<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Aetos – Nikolaos Sinouris<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TRADITION<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classic Marconi A<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Yanira – Pepe Negrete<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- St Christopher – Daria Cabai<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Lys – Philippe Monnet<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classic Marconi B<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Stiren – Oren Nataf<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Fantasque – Jacques Guillaume<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Meterblick for fun – Otto Pohlmann<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classic Marconi R<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Il Moro di Venezia – Massimiliano Sferruzzi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Ikra – Nicolas Berenger<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- France – Pierre Bausset<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Auric Age A<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Olympian – Philippe Oddo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Marga – Alessandra Angelini<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Chips – S\u00e9bastien Bazin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Auric Age B<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Kismet – Richard Matthews<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Viola – Fabien Despr\u00e9es<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Oriole – Juan Carlos Eguiagaray<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marconi era A<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Seven seas – Marcus Kemp<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Emilia Prima – Luigi Guarnacca<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Manitou – Hamish Easton<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marconi era B<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Cippino II – Daniel Sielecki<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Fjord III – German Frers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Comet – William Woodward Fisher<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marconi era C<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Sonda – Eric Leprince<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2-Aloha – James Mc Elroy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Java- Alexis Le pasteur<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grand Tradition<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Sumurun – Hugues Boulanger<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2_ Mariska – Benjamin Redreau<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Moonbeam of Fife – Erwan Noblet<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GUESTS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1- Josephine – Marc Froeschke<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- Maria Giovanna II – Jean Pierre Sauvan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3- Windhover – Olivier Poulain<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez partners<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ROLEX<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BMW<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LORO PIANA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WALLY<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NORTH SAILS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BESSERAT DE BELLEFON<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HOTEL BYBLOS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AIR FRANCE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MERCANTOUR EVENTS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUZUKI MARINE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PORT OF SAINT-TROPEZ<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LES MARINES DE COGOLIN<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DERBEZ JARDINS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CHEVALIER TORPEZ (LES VIGNOBLES DE SAINT TROPEZ)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE VILLAGE SPIRIT OF SAINT-TROPEZ<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUPERVISION<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BRIG<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUN 7 GRAPHIC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TOURIST OFFICE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FRENCH SAILING FEDERATION<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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Les Voiles of all superlatives celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Nioulargue<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A breathtaking first week<\/strong>The largest Maxis Yachts gathering in the world<\/strong>They were at Les Voiles, more than 3,200 sailors from around the world\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the 2020 edition of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez had successfully installed a new format over two weeks, it was indeed the 23rd opus of the great Trop\u00e9zien gathering that made it possible to measure\u2014rid of a large part of the sanitary constraints, on land as well as at sea\u2014the merits of a two-stage regatta: that of Classic yachts and sailboats under 60 feet in the first week, immediately followed by a full week devoted exclusively to Maxis Yachts. A first week out of time, blessed by Aeolus with ideal sailing conditions, was the prelude to the largest gathering of Maxis Yachts in the world. This delighted the organizers, the President, Pierre Roinson, and the entire team of the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez, happy to celebrate in such a grandiose manner the 40th anniversary of the original race, the Nioulargue, with all starts and finishes taking place in front of the port of Saint-Tropez.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A breathtaking first week!<\/strong>As highlighted by Georges Korhel, Principal Race Officer of Les Voiles, the first week of festivities and regattas\u2014from September 25 to October 2\u2014won unanimous approval; all wind ranges allowed the race committees, for both Modern and Classic divisions, to start beautiful and consistently hard-fought races every day. The 23rd edition of Les Voiles crowned formidable winners, starting with the very famous industrialist Patrizio Bertelli, winner of the Rolex Trophy, aboard the Herreshoff design Scud<\/em> and his high-flying crew, who overcame the sumptuous P-Class boats. Among all the winners in the 10 categories of traditional sailboats racing, Les Voiles crowns exceptional boats, bearing the signatures of the greatest naval architects. Pretexte<\/em> (Nacira 47), for the North Sails Trophy (IRCB), and Nanoq<\/em>, skippered by the Prince of Denmark for the BMW Trophy (IRCC), were victorious in groups that were nonetheless particularly competitive. It was Olympian<\/em>, the 1913 P-Class with its deep green hull, that won the Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy, following a thrilling final\u2014a match race style finish between Bruno Troubl\u00e9 at the helm and Peter Isler, a figure of the America’s Cup, at the controls of Spartan<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The world’s largest gathering of Maxis Yachts, from October 3 to 9.<\/strong>With 45 units from 60 to 107 feet, also gathered at the invitation of the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez, the second week of Les Voiles shifted into the realm of the gigantic and accumulated every superlative. Wallys, J-Class boats, and pure racers invaded the gulf for spectacular regattas in wind conditions that favored every form of expression. Sport at the highest level, but also demonstrations at the highest level of exceptional sailboats with futuristic profiles designed for pure performance. Comanche<\/em>, Rambler 88<\/em>, Leopard3<\/em>, just like the Mini Maxis 72, enchanted the public when, with all sails set, they hurtled past the Portalet in search of the prestigious Les Voiles trophies. Magic Carpet Cubed<\/em>, Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones’s Wally Cento, battled until the very last leg to win in IRC1 and confirm its recent World Champion title, while the lovely Wally 77 Lyra<\/em> found rewards for its many merits in Saint-Tropez. We will long remember the formidable mano a mano between the two J-Class boats, Topaz<\/em> and Velsheda<\/em>, whose rivalry finally turned to the advantage of the former.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They said:<\/strong>Pierre Roinson, President of the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez:<\/strong>\u201cWe have received an enormous number of compliments on the first week of Les Voiles. This is very important because it means we have reconnected with history, with the Moderns sailing at the same time as the Classics. It went wonderfully well, with fantastic weather. While scrupulously respecting sanitary measures, we have rediscovered the atmosphere of Les Voiles, and that gives us great pleasure. I met the Maxi owners, who are absolutely delighted to come and sail here. Our second week constituted the largest gathering of Maxis in the world with 45 units present. The Maxis were thus able to benefit from starts and finishes in front of the port of Saint-Tropez. This second week was very professional, with very high-level crews. The public also greatly appreciated being able to discover these rare boats that are the Maxis from very close up. I thank all our permanent staff and our volunteers who have just followed up Sail GP and Les Voiles and who will be working on the Swans next week.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Georges Korhel, Principal Race Officer<\/strong>\u201cIt was a great success. The first week was blessed by the Gods, with varied wind conditions that allowed for racing every day. The second week was more complex, but we raced in very different conditions and crowned some fine winners. The Maxis are delighted; they are in the port, they sail in front of Saint-Tropez\u2026 it\u2019s what they wanted. During the first week, out of 240 boats, we managed to fit 200 into the port. The competitors are happy and that is what matters. Les Voiles was a major event for the Maxis. 45 boats this year, all of high quality\u2014Rambler, Leopard, Topaz\u2026 rare boats that we are happy to share with the general public.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

They were at Les Voiles:<\/strong>More than 800 sailors from all over the world animated the waters during the second week of Les Voiles, and 2,400 during the first. Some Maxis indeed require a lot of arms and hiking weight. Thus, Comanche<\/em> carried 28 crewmen and women each day, Magic Carpet Cubed<\/em> or Velsheda<\/em> nearly 30, and 37 for Topaz. <\/em>On the pontoons, one could notably cross paths with Jean-Baptiste Bernaz, Ernesto Bertarelli, Patrizio Bertelli, Arnaud Boissi\u00e8res, Michel Boujenah, Brad Butterworth, Dee Caffari, Pierre Casiraghi, Julien Cressant, Prince Frederik of Denmark, Simon Daubney, Francesco De Angelis, Bertrand de Broc, Patrice de Colmont, Kevin Escoffier, Shannon Falcone, Robin Follin, Thierry Fouchier, German Frers, Sidney Gavignet, Cl\u00e9ment Giraud, Torben Grael, Peter Isler, Xavier Macaire, Corinne Migraine, Philippe Monnet, Marc Pajot, Lionel P\u00e9an, Lo\u00efck Peyron, Christopher Pratt, Jochen Schuemann, Giles Scott, Tom Slingsby, Bruno Troubl\u00e9, Prince Maurits Van Oranje, Marcel Van Triest, Gerald Veniard, and Tom Whidden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The figures: 132 Modern sailboats, 82 Classics in the first week, followed by 45 Maxis, totaling 3,200 sailors from 20 nationalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See you on Saturday, September 24, 2022, for a new edition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Partners of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez<\/strong>ROLEXBMWWALLYNORTH SAILSCHAMPAGNE BESSERAT DE BELLEFONSUZUKI MARINEMARSHALLMERCANTOUR EVENTSTORPEZ (VIGNOBLES DE SAINT-TROPEZ)BERNARD OPTICDERBEZ JARDINS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Institutional PartnersCITY OF SAINT-TROPEZESPRIT VILLAGEPORT OF SAINT-TROPEZLES MARINES DE COGOLINF\u00c9D\u00c9RATION FRAN\u00c7AISE DE VOILEYACHT CLUB DE FRANCEINTERNATIONAL MAXI ASSOCIATION<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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Sails in XXL format!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new formula of the Voiles de Saint-Tropez, now over two weeks,has for the third time demonstrated its consistency, rewarding racers and owners,as well as a well-informed or new audience, with a unique show on the water, and afestive and friendly atmosphere on shore. <\/strong>214 boats, Modern and Classic, animated by morethan 2,100 sailors in the first week, gave way to 800 sailors and 46 Maxi yachts thefollowing week. Everyone was able to race in the best fairness, in compliance with the rules ofsecurity, within groups harmoniously respecting the size and gauge characteristics of eachsailboat. The Sails have also renewed, after two years highly restrictivedue to the pandemic, with their trademark, this inimitable spirit of fairplay andconviviality linked to the passion of yachting. The sea, the sun, sumptuous regattas celebratedin ideal fashion the 160 years of the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez, organizer ofthe event, led by President Pierre Roinson and his teams.A reference edition!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This 24th edition of the Voiles de Saint-Tropez is undeniably to be marked with a whitestone. Each of the two weeks saw the finest yachts in the world compete, sometimes in the wind,sometimes in the light airs, both classic and modern. 46 of these, known as Maxis because oftheir size greater than 60 feet, constituted one of the largest gatherings of this type in theMediterranean. The last race of their inshore circuit, Saint-Tropez saw the crowning ofCapricorno, the best Maxi of the season orchestrated by the International Maxi Association. The IMAalso took advantage of the dynamics of Les Voiles to open its entries to the Multihulls, and to the foilers, who arenow invited to the Trop\u00e9zienne start lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The village, beating heart of the Voiles<\/strong>One of the great satisfactions of President Roinson and his teams is, beyond the show andthe sporting aspect, the beautiful conviviality encountered throughout the 15 days in the heart of the Village desVoiles, essential nerve center of the expression of the good mood of the sailors coming from allover the world. An eco-designed village that also won unanimous approval late into every evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pierre Roinson, President of the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez<\/strong>“This fortnight has fully met our expectations. We are all delighted. All of us, meaningthe Nautique teams, the partners, the sailors, all those who got involved, and wholeft won over. We were blessed with summer weather. In total, we welcomed 260Modern, Classic and Maxi boats, and nearly 3,000 sailors. It’s a success. On top of that wetruly rediscovered the spirit proper to the Nioulargue, the celebration, the conviviality, a superbatmosphere in the evening around the bar. Our second week is finding its footing, with numerousspectators, on the pier and the Jean R\u00e9veille quay. Not everything is perfect and we know the pointswe need to improve. But our efforts in terms of environmental preservation are yieldingvery concrete and measurable results, notably with the implementation of geo-positionedelectric buoys, with no impact on the seabed, and thanks to the digitalization of our documents, noticesof race, addenda, entry forms and results, all now accessible only viadigital channels. I believe next year will be even better. The crews of Magic Carpet3and of Tango who took part in the first Club 55 Cup dedicated to Maxis were delighted tocontest this unique moment of the Voiles and then to meet up at Patrice de Colmont’s for arare moment of sharing. It is important to recapture this spirit in the second week, which is bynature more professional than the first. Georges Korhel’s teams do remarkablework. They managed to launch and validate races, which is entirely to their credit. I believe theVoiles have been wonderfully relaunched after two years of Covid\u2026”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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They were at Les Voiles:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alexia Barrier – Titouan Bernicot – Patrizio Bertelli – Mitch Booth – Fran\u00e7ois Br\u00e9nac – BradButterworth – Pierre Casiraghi – Patrice de Colmont – Harold Cudmore – Isabelle Demongeot – PeterDubens – Tara Getty – Cl\u00e9ment Giraud – Thierry Fouchet – Torben Grael – Karol Jablonski – MurrayJones – Simon Le Bon – Xavier Macaire – Elodie-Jane Mettraux – Corinne Migraine – St\u00e9phaneMifsud – Philippe Monnet – Peter Ogden – Marc Pajot – Lo\u00efck Peyron – Christopher Pratt – PierreQuiroga – Ken Read – Alan Roura – HRH Frederick of Denmark – Jochen Schumann – MarieTabarly – Marcel van Triest\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Partners of the Voiles de Saint-Tropez<\/strong>ROLEXBMWNORTH SAILSWALLYSUZUKI MARINEMARSHALLMERCANTOURBYBLOSBESSERAT DE BELLEFONTORPEZ (VIGNOBLES DE SAINT-TROPEZ)BERNARD OPTICPEPINIERES PIERRE BASSETESPRIT VILLAGE A SAINT-TROPEZVILLE DE SAINT-TROPEZPORT DE SAINT-TROPEZLES MARINES DE COGOLINFEDERATION FRANCAISE DE VOILEYACHT CLUB DE FRANCEINTERNATIONAL MAXI ASSOCIATION<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organization:<\/strong>Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-TropezPresident: Pierre RoinsonPrincipal Race Officer: Georges KorhelRegatta Manager: Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique FantinoTechnical Manager: Philippe MartinezCommunications and Executive Assistant: Chlo\u00e9 de BrouwerEditorial: Denis Van den Brink<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website<\/strong>: www.lesvoilesdesaint-tropez.frMedia site<\/strong>: www.snst-media.com\/Facebook<\/strong>: les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Officiel www.facebook.com\/VoilesDeSaintTropezOfficielTwitter<\/strong>: @VoilesSTOrgInstagram<\/strong>: les_voiles_de_saint_tropez https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/les_voiles_de_saint_tropez\/<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

Les Voiles forever!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

When the planets of the sailing galaxy align! Generous sunshine, wind, the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, the world’s finest Maxis, Moderns and Classics, sailors from all horizons, a convivial atmosphere that fosters camaraderie – these were the ingredients that once again created the magic of a crazy week in Saint-Tropez. This year’s 25th<\/sup> edition featured a new 10-day format, from Friday, September 29 to Sunday, October 8, with a start for the Maxis, followed by daily starts for both the Modernes and Classiques under the Portalet. Every day, teams led by Georges Korhel, Principal Race Officer, and Pierre Roinson, President of the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez, were hard at work, from the bottom of the Gulf to Les Issambres or Cavalaire, setting courses adapted to the conditions and types of yachts. Happiness and pleasure are the main winners of the races at sea and the meetings on land, in this new village set up for the first time on the Jean R\u00e9veille mole. A simple, sincere cocktail that delighted nearly 3,000 sailors aboard some 250 Classic, Modern and Maxi yachts. For many, Les Voiles brings the regatta season to a close, but for Pierre Roinson and his teams, thoughts are already turning to 2024 and the 25th anniversary of Les Voiles. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Pierre Roinson, President of the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez<\/strong>“I was particularly struck by the enthusiasm and the number of people present on the quays and dykes throughout the week. Of course, the weather had a lot to do with it, as we’ve been spoilt with this summer that’s going on all the time. But all the players, sailors, owners and partners agree that we’re back in the spirit of the Nioulargue, which we celebrated with dignity with the return of <\/em>Pride who hadn’t been to Saint-Tropez in 22 years. The music, the parties, the infectious good humor in the evenings between the boats, the desire to enjoy and share the pleasure of sailing here, in the Gulf, on the most beautiful boats in the world was infectious. The sporting side of things was a complete success. All classes sailed every day! We’re already talking to the other classes, because our aim is to keep improving, and 2024 will have its share of changes… ” <\/em><\/p>\n\n

Georges Korhel, Principal Race Officer<\/strong>“It’s true that you have to go back a long way to remember the last time we validated one race per day, Challenge Day included. The teams on land and at sea rose to the occasion. Our courses worked well and allowed the racers to have a lot of fun. The geostationary buoys were a great help in this respect. The constitution of the different groups, particularly in the Classics, is a lengthy process which we are continuing to work on, to enable each group to race in the greatest sporting equity. No easy task when the fleet represents over 150 years of naval architecture. In any case, the show is on, and Les Voiles are shining brighter than ever in the firmament of yachting…”.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

Jens Kellinghusen, owner of the 1939 Varuna, winner of the Rolex Trophy<\/strong>” It’s a great pleasure to win here, as Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez is a key event in our season. I’ve owned Varuna for 6 years, and I sail her with friends, all amateurs. It’s incredible to have won all the races, because the competition was so tough. The Rolex Trophy group was very evenly matched, and it was magical to sail against 11 magnificent Yawls. The water is superb, and the Trop\u00e9ziennes evenings are great fun. This Rolex Trophy means a lot to us. <\/em>“They were at Les Voiles:<\/strong><\/strong>Alexia Barrier, S\u00e9bastien Bazin, Patrizio Bertelli, Jos\u00e9 Bov\u00e9, Pierre Casiraghi, Prince Frederik of Denmark, Bertrand de Broc, Patrice de Colmont, Jean-Pierre Dick, Peter Dubens, Maud Fontenoy, German Frers, Tara Getty, Cl\u00e9ment Giraud, Peter Isler, Simon Le Bon, Philippe Monnet, Sir Peter Ogden, Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones, Marc Pajot, Lionel P\u00e9an, Bruno Peyron, Lo\u00efck Peyron, Jochen Schueman, Philippe Sereys de Rothschild, Bruno Troubl\u00e9, Marcel van Triest, Tom Whidden.<\/p>\n\n

Results Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

The Maxis finished their week of racing on Friday (5 valid races) and enjoyed a fine prize-giving ceremony that same evening, while the Modern and Traditional yachts waited until Sunday morning to celebrate their winners, following a final race yesterday, Saturday.<\/strong><\/strong>The famous little beach of La Ponche welcomed sailors, skippers and owners for the presentation of the week’s trophies.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Maxis<\/strong>Coupe de la Ville de Saint-Tropez: Wallyno<\/em>Maxi A: Troph\u00e9e Byblos1- Cannonball, <\/em>Peter Harrison, 8 pts2- North Star<\/em>, Peter Dubens, 11 pts3- Galateia, <\/em>Chris Flowers, 13 pts<\/p>\n\n

Maxi B: Troph\u00e9e Galeries Bartoux1- Lyra, <\/em>Terry Hui, 5 pts2- Rose, <\/em>Sven Wackerhagen, 10 pts3- Aragon, <\/em>Thomas Biton, 11 pts<\/p>\n\n

MaxiC: Barons de Rothschild Trophy1 – Wallyno, <\/em>Benoit de Froidmont, 4 pts2- Lady First III, <\/em>Jean-Pierre Dr\u00e9au, 9 pts3- Sud, <\/em>Lorenzo Muratore, 12 pts<\/p>\n\n

MaxiD: Highfield Trophy:1- Stella Maris, <\/em>Matteo Fossati, 5 pts2- Sao Bernardo, <\/em>J\u00e9rome Bataillard, 10 pts3- Saida, <\/em>Juerg Scheindern 11 pts<\/p>\n\n

Modernes<\/strong>Troph\u00e9e de la Ville de Saint Tropez : Long Nose XI<\/em> – Yves GinouxTroph\u00e9e North Sails : IRC B1- Daguet 2<\/em>, Peter Byford, 11 pts2- Lazy Dog<\/em>, Sergio Sagramoso, 12 pts3- Mistral Gagnant<\/em>, Marco Emmanuele Ferrero, 12 pts<\/p>\n\n

BMW Trophy: IRC C1- Nanoq<\/em>, Prince Frederik of Denmark, 7 pts2-Daguet3,<\/em> Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Puzin, 8 pts3- Arobas2, <\/em>G\u00e9rard Logel, 11 pts<\/p>\n\n

Suzuki Trophy: IRC D1- Long Nose XI<\/em>, Yves Ginoux, 5 pts2- Cocody<\/em>, Richard Fromentin, 6 pts3- Wallis<\/em>, Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Bouillon, 13 pts<\/p>\n\n

Troph\u00e9e des Marines de Cogolin: IRC E1- Expresso 3<\/em>, Guy Claes, 9 pts2- King of Blue by Sensation,<\/em> Pascal Fan, 10 pts3- Letto Di Petto<\/em>, Jorgen Preuss, 17 pts<\/p>\n\n

Yacht Club de France Trophy: Eugenia V<\/em><\/p>\n\n

Tradition<\/strong>Rolex Trophy: Bermuda Yawls1- Varuna 1939<\/em>, Jens Kellinghusen, 3 pts2- Comet,<\/em> William Woodward Fisher, 7 pts3- Stormy Weather<\/em>, Christopher Spray, 8 pts<\/p>\n\n

Troph\u00e9e Chateau Saint Maur: Big Boats1- Tuiga<\/em>, Daniel Pereira, 3 pts2- The Lady Anne<\/em>, Richard Le may, 5 pts3- Mariska<\/em>, Dan Poljsak, 8 pts<\/p>\n\n

Mercantour Trophy: Auric Age1- Spartan<\/em>, Aladin Montel, 3 pts2- Oriole<\/em>, Juan Carlos Eguiagaray, 10 pts3- Marga<\/em>, Matteo Taconi, 10 pts<\/p>\n\n

SNSM Trophy: Marconi period1- Blitzen<\/em>, Charles Dunstone, 5 pts2- Carron II<\/em>, Angelo Mazzarella, 9 pts3- Falcon<\/em>, Paulo Mirpuri, 10 pts<\/p>\n\n

Ekle Trophy: Marconi1- Il Moro due Venezia, <\/em>Massimiliano Ferruzzi, 4 pts2- Encounter<\/em>, Bart Widower, 4 pts3- Sagittarius<\/em>, Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Laffitte, 9 pts<\/p>\n\n

Troph\u00e9e Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez : 12 m JI12 m JI AB :1- Kiwi Magic<\/em>, Johan Blach, 4 pts2- French Kiss<\/em>, Christophe Babule, 4,70 pts3- South Australia<\/em>, Yann Delplace 7 pts<\/p>\n\n

12 m JI CD:1- Nyala<\/em>, Patrizio Bertelli, 3 pts2- Ikra<\/em>, Hugues Destremau, 5 pts3- Seven seas of Porto<\/em>, Marcus Kemp, 9 pts<\/p>\n\n

Troph\u00e9e P\u00e9pini\u00e8res du Golfe: Guests1- Maria Giovanna II<\/em>, Jean-Pierre Sauvan, 5 pts2- Jap<\/em>, Harold Cudmore, 6 pts3- Resolute salmon<\/em>, Walker Pizzoli, 6 pts<\/p>\n\n

Club 55 Cup Maxi<\/strong><\/em>My Song<\/em> (def Magic Carpet 3<\/em>)Historic Club 55<\/strong>Ikra<\/em> (def Pride<\/em>)Club 55 classic<\/strong>France<\/em> (def Hermitage<\/em>)Parade of crews: Moogli<\/em> – 100% female crew<\/p>\n\n

Photo competition:1st Prize: Romain M\u00f4les – wins a Nikon Reflex camera2nd Prize: Caroline Melchior3rd Prize: Sidonie Gachet4th Prize: Dominique Poutrain<\/p>\n\n

Partners of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez<\/strong>ROLEXBMWNORTH SAILSWALLYSUZUKI MARINEHIGHFIELDMERCANTOURBYBLOSGALERIE BARTOUXESPRIT VILLAGE A SAINT-TROPEZPEPINIERE DU GOLFE<\/p>\n\n

Official Suppliers of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez<\/strong>CHAMPAGNE BARONS DE ROTHSCHILDCHATEAU SAINT-MAURDOMAINE BERTAUD BELIEUVILLE DE SAINT-TROPEZPORT DE SAINT-TROPEZLES MARINES DE COGOLINFEDERATION FRANCAISE DE VOILEYACHT CLUB DE FRANCE INTERNATIONAL MAXI ASSOCIATION<\/p>\n\n

Organization:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez<\/strong>President: Pierre RoinsonPrincipal Race Officer: Georges KorhelResponsable R\u00e9gates : Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique FantinoOn-water resources: Gilles DoyenCommunications and Executive Assistant: Chlo\u00e9 de BrouwerEditorial: Denis van den BrinkWebsites: www.lesvoilesdesaint-tropez.fr<\/a>; www.societe-nautique-saint-tropez.fr<\/a>Facebook: les Voiles de Saint-Tropez OfficielX formerly Twitter : @VoilesSTOrgInstagram: les_voiles_de_saint_tropez<\/p>\n\n

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Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: 25 years under the sun, a vintage anniversary to savour!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The magic worked once again for the 25th anniversary of Les Voiles. With weather conditions tailor-made to magnify the 250 boats invited to join this great regatta celebration by the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez, Maxis, Traditions and Moderns enjoyed an exceptional week of racing. After last night’s prize-giving ceremony for the Maxis, it’s the turn of the Modernes and Traditions to be honored today, as they all gather to receive the numerous trophies awarded by Voiles’ loyal partners. It’s also an opportunity to look back on this wonderful anniversary edition. <\/strong>Pierre Roinson, President of the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez :“The spirit of Les Voiles was there”” We’ve never seen so many people on the quays, the quality of the line-up was exceptional and the weather was just right. Everything was in place to make this an exceptional edition! The Maxis, who are used to taking part in major events, confirmed yesterday at their prize-giving ceremony that thelevel of hospitality at Les Voiles is a cut above the rest, and it’s a return we’re very proud of. But we still have room for improvement, and we need to keep up with the exceptional partners who are also the strength of the event. As an organizer, I always cringe at not being out on the water, but I’ve been lucky enough to race all over the world, and never before have I seen such images of harbor entrances and exits, forming a unique ballet. Just yesterday, the six large schooners lined up with the music, the blasts of thehorn or cannon, it was a wonderful moment. There were smiles, shared happiness, and even when the party is in full swing late at night, the atmosphere here is never aggressive. That’s remarkable, it’s the spirit of the sails and we must continue to cultivate it. I was also impressed by Patrice de Colmont’s initiative around PaulWatson. It’s a cause we’re proud to have championed, and I hope that the visibility of Les Voiles and the various initiatives we’ve put in place will have helped.This anniversary edition of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez also had an America’s Cup flavour, with the wink of the 12m JI in the harbour and the announcement of the British victory in the Louis Vuitton Cup, which delighted the many British crews present here. As Club Challenger, we’re obviously frustrated for the French crew, but we’re in regular contact with St\u00e9phane Kandler about what’s next. The team is formidable, with many youngsters who were unlucky with the breakage of their AC 40 pushing on behind, and there are undoubtedly high hopes for the next edition”. <\/em>Georges Korhel, Principal Race Officer of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez :“I’ve never seen so many people on the sea wall!” “This anniversary edition went very well, particularly in terms of safety, and that’s the first thing I think about in my role as Principal Race Officer. Apart from Daguet 5’s collision, which is regrettable because it’s a very fine machine that was coming to Les Voiles for the first time, we had very few breakages, and it’s true that the conditions helped us a lot. Organizing a race like Les Voiles over three circles, with such a wide variety of boats and speeds, requires a great deal of know-how, and in congratulating our three race committees last night, I was simply passing on the message that the crews left satisfied with their regatta. We innovated this year with a new breakdown of the Modernes by rating, and we’ll be continuing along these lines next year, taking care to make the fleets even more homogeneous and avoid the presence of too small groups, which detracts from the sporting clarity of the event.I’d also like to thank all the crews for their discipline while waiting for the start. The continuity of our organization and our way of doing things creates habits, and that’s an important factor in the success of future editions. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

They passed through Les Voiles:<\/strong>Alexia Barrier, Luca Bassani, S\u00e9bastien Bazin, Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique Bel, Pierre Casiraghi, HM King Frederik X of Denmark, Jean d’Arthuys, Sophie Davant, Francesco De Angelis, Patrice de Colmont, Beno\u00eet de Froidmont, Jean-Pierre Dick, Peter Dubens, Fran\u00e7ois Gabart, Reinold Geiger, Tara Getty, Torben Grael, Peter Harrison, Damien Iehl, Bruno Jourdren, Tom Laperche, Devan Le Bihan, Simon Le Bon, William Leymergie, PierLuigi Loro Piana, Fabrice Luchini, Xavier Macaire, Christophe Ma\u00e9, L\u00e9on Marchand, Philippe Monnet, Sir Peter Ogden, Marc Pajot, Lionel P\u00e9an, Lo\u00efck Peyron, Christopher Pratt, Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Puzin, Pierre Roinson, Wendy Schmidt, Sylvie Siri, Maxime Sorel, Peter Townshend, Bruno Troubl\u00e9, prince Maurits Van Oranje, Laurent Voulzy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All the Troph\u00e9es des Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TRADITION<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ROLEX trophy for best Auric Epoque yachtWinner: Marga (Matteo Tacconi)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ch\u00e2teau Saint-Maur Trophy for the best yacht in the BIG Racers categoryWinner: Tuiga (Daniele Pereira) 5 points2nd: Viveka (Gery Atkins) 7 points3rd: Mariska (Dan Poliska) 8 pointsMercantour Events Trophy for the best yacht in the Grand Tradition categoryWinner: Belle Aventure (Josi Laid) 3 points2nd: Orianda (Tommaso CRISI) 6 points3rd: Aschanti IV (Karl-PeterEbner ) 10 pointsEkle Decoration Trophy for the best yacht in the Epoque Marconi A categoryWinner: Blitzen (Charles Dunstone) 11 points2nd: Carron II (Angelo Mazarella) 11 points3rd: Varuna 1939 (Jens Kellinghusen) 12 pointsTroph\u00e9e P\u00e9pini\u00e8res du Golfe for the best yacht in the Epoque Marconi B categoryWinner: Sormy Weather (Christopher Spray) 4 points2nd: Sonda (Eric Leprince) 13 points3rd: Dione (Marc Froeschke) 15 pointsSNSM Trophy for the best yacht in the Classic Marconi A categoryWinner: Eugenia V (Baptiste Garnier) 4 points2nd: Maria Giovanina II (Jean Pierre Sauvan) 7 points3rd: Argynne III (Jean Poissonnier) 10 pointsSNST Trophy for the best 12 m JI category A and BWinner: Crusader (Sir Matthews Richard) 3 pointsSNST trophy for the best 12 m JI category C and DWinner: Flica II (Alexander Falk) 3 pointsSNST Trophy for best guest yachtWinner: Dainty (Peter Nicholson) 4 pointsTrophy for best IORWinner: Il Moro di Venezia (Massimiliano Ferruzzi), 5 pointsTape de Bouche du Yacht Club de France:Winner: Joyant (Stephane Lobmeyr)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAXISCoupe de la ville de Saint-Tropez for the first Maxi in all categoriesWinner: Yoru (Luigi Sala)<\/strong>Barons de Rothschild Trophy for the best Maxi AWinner: Jolt (Peter Harrison) 6 points2nd: Jethou (Sir Peter Ogden) 9 points3rd: Django HF (Giovanni Lombardi) 17 pointsTroph\u00e9e La mer du meilleur du meilleur Maxi BWinner: Lyra (Terry Hui) 5 points2nd: Kallima (Paul Berger) 16 points3rd: Geist (Christian Oldendorff) 17 pointsBarons de Rothschild Trophy for the best Maxi CWinner: Yoru (Luigi Sala) 5 points2nd: Wally\u00f1o (Benoit de Froidmont) 6 points3rd: Lady First 3 (Jean-Pierre Dr\u00e9au) 12 pointsBRIG Trophy for Best Maxi DWinner: Six Jaguar (Anthony Ball)2nd: Blue Oyster (Luca Scorpa)3rd: Expression of London (Conn Rob)IMA Trophy for “best placed IMA Member”Winner: Jolt (Peter Harrison), Maxi AWally Trophy for the best WallyMaxis A: Y3K (Claus Peter Offen)Maxis B: Sud (Lorenzo Muratore)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MODERNCoupe de la ville de Saint-Tropez for the first Moderne in all categories<\/strong>Winner: Expresso (Guy Clayes)North Sails Trophy for the best IRC BWinner: Nanoq (King Frederik of Denmark) 26 points2nd: Lisa R (Giovanni di Vincenzo) 27 points3rd: Blue Carbon (Luciano Secchin) 29 pointsBMW Trophy for the best IRC CWinner: Shotgunn (Micha\u00ebl Wilson) 14 points2nd: Meerblick (Gabriele Pohlmann) 17 points3rd: Solano II (Pascal Ferrin) 21 pointsSuzuki Marine Trophy for the best IRC DWinner: Expresso (Guy Clayes) 4 points2nd: Raging Bee (Jean-Luc Hamon) 11 points3rd: Hathor 5 (Paul Van Gaver) 12 pointsTroph\u00e9e Marines de Cogolin for the best IRC EWinner: Pride (William Graves) 10 points2nd: Flower Power 2 (Karel Olsthoorn) 10 points3rd: Lady (Nicolas Gonzalez) 14 pointsTrophy for the best Tofinou 9.5 and 9.7Winner: Team 42 (Bernard Giroux) 6 points2nd: Geyser (Pierre Cuilleret) 12 points3rd: Pippa (B\u00e9atrice Joyaud) 15 points<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parade of Crews:Winner: Beautiful Day (Jonathan Litt) (Maxi C)Coup de Coeur: Lulu, Savannah and Dialix Centenary Trophy, awarded by the Gstaad Yacht ClubWinner: Oriole (Juan Carlos Eguiagar)2nd: Marga (Matteo Tacconi)3rd: Olympian (Philippe Oddo)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Club 55 Paul Watson Maxi Yachts CupMy Song vs Balthasar.Winner: My Song (Pier Luigi Loro Piana)Club 55 Paul Watson CupIl Moro di Venezia vs Belle AventureWinner: Il Moro di Venezia (Massimiliano Ferruzzi)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Partners of Les Voiles de Saint-TropezROLEX<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BMWNORTH SAILSWALLYSUZUKI MARINEBRIGMERCANTOUR EVENTSBYBLOSPEPINIERE DU GOLFELA MEREKLE HOME<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Official Suppliers of Les Voiles de Saint-TropezCHAMPAGNE BARONS DE ROTHSCHILDCHATEAU SAINT-MAURDOMAINE BERTAUD BELIEUInstitutional Partners of Les Voiles de Saint-TropezVILLE DE SAINT-TROPEZPORT DE SAINT-TROPEZLES MARINES DE COGOLINFEDERATION FRANCAISE DE VOILEYACHT CLUB DE FRANCEINTERNATIONAL MAXI ASSOCIATIONESPRIT VILLAGE DES COMMERCANTS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organization:Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez, President: Pierre RoinsonPrincipal Race Officer: Georges KorhelResponsable R\u00e9gates : Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique FantinoOn-water resources: Gilles DoyenCommunications and Executive Assistant: Chlo\u00e9 de BrouwerEditorial: Pierre-Marie BourguinatWebsites: www.lesvoilesdesaint-tropez.fr ; www.societe-nautique-saint-tropez.frFacebook: Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez officialX formerly Twitter : @VoilesSTOrgInstagram: Les Voiles de Saint-TropezPress Relations: Maguelonne TurcatVideo: Images 6 G Production \/ SNST 2024Photos: Gilles Martin-Raget<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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A top-notch edition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The anemometers were not joking this morning in the port of Saint-Tropez. While sailors were doubling up their moorings and the Cap Dramont semaphore was recording peaks of 55 knots, the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez organized an impromptu prize-giving ceremony in the shelter of the Place des Lices. It was a final chance to cross paths with some of the best sailors on the planet\u2014winners of the America\u2019s Cup, the Route du Rhum, solo or crewed round-the-world races, Olympic medalists, world champions,match racing top guns, and even the recent winner of the Solitaire du Figaro.A wonderful way to close an edition that lived up to all its promises. <\/strong>Pierre Roinson, President of the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez“I met nothing but lovers of the sea and yachting”“This 2025 vintage is particularly successful. We’ve never had so many large boats among the81 Tradition boats, and the fleet of 41 Maxis was dense and of a very high standard. The wind conditionswere admittedly a little light, but sufficient to validate the event in the three major families.The presence of so many very large classic boats was an unknown, and I was amazed to see the easeof evolution of a boat like the schooner Atlantic, which always got off to great starts and paraded pastthe quays to the delight of all spectators during the week. It’s fair to say they got the job done! On boardthese boats, you’ll find nothing but lovers of the sea and yachting, with a very pleasant way of behaving. Three thousand crew members gathered at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez to celebrate, and there were noexcesses to be deplored. The famous Corinthian spirit so dear to Patrice de Colmont’s heart was on display at. And Friday’s fireworks display, which lasted over 20 minutes, was a wonderfulclosing gift.We were also delighted to welcome our new prestigious partner Edmond deRothschild. They were very involved and extremely present. The crew party they organizedon Friday, with the boules competition and the participation of as many sailors as possible, was a success. Theyknew Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, some Gitana yachtsmen have won the Nioulargue in the past, and byas partners, they immediately understood the spirit we wanted to preserve. The presence ofCharles Caudrelier this weekend was also very important, as he expresses the openness of this milieu through his calm, accessible manner. Celebrities who come and chat with everyone about their passion for boats, that’s also the spirit of Les Voiles.A final favorite? It’s hard not to mention Atlantic! I’d like to mention all thepassionate boat owners, like Jean-Pierre Dr\u00e9au, who has just bought Sumurun and is sailing her tokeep her. It’s invaluable to have owners who are aware of the heritage value ofthese boats, and they will always be welcomed at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Georges Korhel, Principal Race Officer“This was my 27th edition and I didn’t miss a moment of it”” Like every year, we take advantage of the previous edition to improve. We’ve made good progressamong the Maxis in boat and course management, as well as in our relationship with the IMA(International Maxi Association) to inform them of our intentions. This is very positive.The committees have been coming for four or five years, and are very well versed in this very special event.The race course and its exclusion zones were also very well managed in the Modern and Traditions classes, and it must be said thatthe competitors were well disciplined. They stayed well behind the red buoys andwere reactive when it was their turn, so we were able to pace the starts very well.Now, the Modernes and Traditions boats need to think about improving the courses, in particularto avoid long reaching tacks where those going downstream cross paths with those going upstream. It’s a pitytoo that we can’t offer built courses in the big IRCs, but it’s very complicatedwith the number of entrants and the space we have available.Another area to think about is a slightly different division in the Traditions. We have nineclasses; we need five or six. This would mean working with the measurers and adapting, but it would bea step forward.I’ll long remember the start of the Bigs for the Rolex Trophy on Friday. Some people were complainingabout the cancellation of the first start, but the second was absolutely extraordinary. The three-masted schoonerAtlantic and the very large boats on the same line, it’s true that we were a little worried, but everythingactually went very well, with some great images in the end”. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

They were at Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2025:Guillermo Altadil, Francesco de Angelis, Christophe Babule, Ed Baird, S\u00e9bastien Bazin, Annemieke Bes, Bertrand de Broc, Brad Butterworth, Dee Caffari, Tanguy Caradec, Charles Caudrelier, Paul Cayard,Catherine Chabaud, Aymeric Chappellier, Tommaso Chieffi, Boris Cyrulnik, Simon Daubney, PascaleDecaux, Peter Dubens, Abby Ehler, Flavio Favini, Philippe Frantz, HM King Frederik X Denmark, RobinFollin, Thierry Fouchier, German Frers, Beno\u00eet de Froidmont, Tara Getty, Reinold Geiger, Torben Grael,Peter Harrison, Damien Iehl, Peter Isler, Bill Jayson, Murray Jones, Bruno Jourdren, Juan Kouyoumdjian,Devan Le Bihan, Simon Le Bon, Karine Le Marchand, Arthur Le Vaillant, Cyril Lignac, Alexis Loison, PierLuigi Loro Piana, Philippe Monnet, Sir Peter Ogden, Lionel P\u00e9an, Marc Pajot, Mauro Pelaschier, LaurentPetit, Lo\u00efck Peyron, Jim Pugh, Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Puzin, Ken Read, Marie Riou, Ariane de Rothschild, Marie Tabarly,Bruno Troubl\u00e9, Sophie de Turckheim, Maurits Van Oranje, Vasco Vascoto, Tom Whidden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All Troph\u00e9es des Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2025<\/strong> MAXISTroph\u00e9e Edmond de Rothschild du meilleur Maxi 1Winner: V (Karel Komarek) 6 points2nd: Capricorno (Alessandro del Bono) 9 points3rd: Leopard 3 (Joost Schuijff) 18 pointsTroph\u00e9e Voiles de Saint-Tropez for the best Maxi GPWinner: Django 7X (Giovanni Lombardi Stronati) 10 points2nd: Vesper (James Swartz) 11 points3rd: Jethou (Sir Peter Ogden) 12 pointsTroph\u00e9e Voiles de Saint-Tropez for the best Maxi 3Winner: Twin Soul B (Federico Lunardini) 7 points2nd: Lyra (Terry Hui) 8 points3rd: Rose (Sven Wackerhagen) 15 pointsTroph\u00e9e Voiles de Saint-Tropez for the best Maxi 4Winner: Yoru (Luigi Sala) 9 points2nd: Kallima (Paul Berger) 10 points3rd: Seaquill (Alessandro Doria) 12 pointsTroph\u00e9e Voiles de Saint-Tropez for the best Maxi 5Winner: Crazy Diamond (Enzo Pellizzaro) 4 points2nd: Viva la Vida (Barry Parkin) 9 points3rd: Saida (Juerg Schneider) 15.8 pointsIMA Maxi Mediterranean Inshore Challenge CupWinner: Galate\u00efa (Chris Flowers), Maxi 1Coupe de la Ville de Saint-Tropez for the first Maxi in all categoriesWinner: Crazy Diamond (Enzo Pellizzaro)Yacht Club de France MouthwashWinner: Magic Carpet e (Sir Lindsay Owen Jones)Trophy for best crew fashion show:Ties: Beautiful Day and Viva la vida2nd: Sa\u00efda<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TRADITIONS\/ROLEX Trophy for Best Big Boat<\/strong>Winner: Cambria (Chris Barkham)Troph\u00e9e Voiles de Saint-Tropez for the best yacht in the Big boat categoryWinner: Cambria (Chris Barkham) 4 points2nd: Elena of London (Steve Mac Laren) 5 points3rd: Atlantic (Fosse Fortuin) 11 pointsTroph\u00e9e Voiles de Saint-Tropez for the best yacht in the Grand Tradition categoryWinner: Spartan (Aladin Agosto Montel) 3 points2nd: The Lady Anne (Gonzalo Botin) 7 points3rd: Hallowe’en (Inigo Strez) 10 pointsTroph\u00e9e Voiles de Saint-Tropez for the best yacht in the Epoque Aurique categoryWinner: Kizmet (Sir Richard Matthews) 3 points2nd: Oriole (Juan Carlos Eguiagaray) 8 points3rd: Viola (Fabien Despres) 10 pointsTroph\u00e9e Voiles de Saint-Tropez for the best yacht in the Epoque Marconi A categoryWinner: Varuna VII (Jens Kellinghusen) 4 points2nd: Emilia Prima (Luigi Guarnacia) 8 points3rd: Sormy Weather (Tarquin Place) 16 pointsTroph\u00e9e Voiles de Saint-Tropez for the best yacht in the Epoque Marconi B categoryWinner: Sonny (Tobias Brand) 6 points2nd: Dan (Gianni Sommariva) 7.5 points3rd: Andale (Bertrand de Broc) 12 pointsTroph\u00e9e Voiles de Saint-Tropez for the best yacht in the Classique Marconi A categoryWinner: Argynne III (Pietro Dalmasso) 4 points2nd: Maria Giovanina II (Jean Pierre Sauvan) 10 points3rd: Lys (Philippe Monnet) 10 pointsTroph\u00e9e Voiles de Saint-Tropez for the best 12 m JIWinner: Kiwi Magic (Marianne Petersen) 4 points2nd: KZ5 (Tiziano Nava) 9 points3rd: South Australia (Gil Steyaert) 9 pointsVoiles de Saint Tropez Trophy for the best CruiserWinner: Lelantina (Patrick Gibert) 3 points2nd: Eugenia V (Baptiste Garnier) 9 points3rd: Veronique (Alejandro Veccia) 10 pointsVoiles de Saint-Tropez Trophy for the best yacht in the IOR categoryWinner: Il Moro di Venezia (Massimiliano Ferruzzi) 5 points2nd: Matrero (Rafael Pereira Aragon) 5 points3rd: Ojala’ II (Michele Frova) 8 pointsCentenary Trophy, awarded by the Gstaad Yacht ClubWinner: Leonore (Mauro Pelaschier)2nd: Olympian (Philippe Oddo)3rd: Mariska (Dan Poljsak)MODERNESCoupe de la ville de Saint-Tropez for the first Moderne in all categoriesWinner: Pride (William Grave)BMW Trophy for the best IRC 0Winner: Vesper (David Team) 8 points2nd: Zen (Gordon Ketelbey) 11 points3rd: Nanoq (H.M King Frederik of Denmark) 13 pointsBRIG Trophy for best IRC 1Winner: Vito 2 (Gian Marco Magrini) 12 points2nd: Zappy S (Christophe Wargny ) 13 points3rd: Arya (Giovanni Laviosa) 14 pointsSuzuki Marine Trophy for the best IRC 2Winner: Give me Five (Adrien Follin) 6 points2nd: Happy forever (Perico Hook) 9 points3rd: Heat (Max Augustin) 11 pointsTroph\u00e9e Marines de Cogolin for the best IRC 3Winner: Pride (William Grave) 4 points2nd: Jedi (Peter Lezhnin) 15 points3rd: Einstein (Rainer Badent) 17 pointsTroph\u00e9e Voiles de Saint-Troph\u00e9e for the best IRC 4Winner: Corto Maltese (Michele Colosante) 6 points2nd: Expresso (Guy Claeys) 8 points3rd: Mikala (Serge Ehrhardt) 14 pointsBoules competition:Winner: Moogli (Caroline Palou and Alice)D\u00e9fil\u00e9 des Equipages: Prix du Domaine Bertaud BelieuWinner: Pride (USA)2nd: Forban V (Pirates)COUP DE COEUR: Moogli (Les Naufrag\u00e9s)Club 55 CupIl Moro di Venezia (Classic IOR 1976) vs Mariella (1938 Bermudian Yawl)Winner: Il Moro di Venezia (Massimiliano Ferruzzi)Main partners of Les Voiles de Saint-TropezROLEX<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Organization:Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez, President: Pierre RoinsonPrincipal Race Officer: Georges KorhelResponsable R\u00e9gates : Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique FantinoOn-water resources: Gilles DoyenCommunications and Executive Assistant: Chlo\u00e9 de BrouwerEditorial: Pierre-Marie BourguinatWebsites: www.lesvoilesdesaint-tropez.fr ; www.societe-nautique-saint-tropez.frFacebook: les Voiles de Saint-Tropez officialX formerly Twitter : @VoilesSTOrgInstagram: les_voiles_de_saint_tropezVideo: Guilain Grenier, Images 6 G Production\/SNST 2025Photos: Gilles Martin-RagetPress Relations: Maguelonne Turcat<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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A time for celebration<\/strong> <\/strong>In weather conditions tailor-made to showcase the 253 boats gathered by the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez for this great regatta festival, the Maxis, Traditions, and Moderns enjoyed an exceptional week. Following the Maxis’ prize-giving ceremony last night, it is now the turn of the Moderns and Traditions to be honored today, as everyone gathered to receive the numerous trophies awarded by the loyal partners of Les Voiles. It was also an opportunity to take stock of a 28th edition that will serve as a benchmark.<\/strong> Pierre Roinson, President of the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez: <\/strong>Moments of grace<\/em> <\/strong>” Every year, our question is how to do even better! We were spoiled by the extraordinary line-up with 51 Maxis, including the 3 J Class boats which were a clear attraction and delivered an incredible regatta. Simply seeing a J Class or Elena of London leave the port provides moments of grace. So, our first stroke of luck is these formidable boats. It was an exceptional year for us in several respects, with the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Gitana saga and the 20th anniversary of the Rolex Trophy. Furthermore, the weather was once again on our side, and all the regattas were contested in near-ideal conditions, with wind and sun. And then, of course, there are the sailors and the atmosphere. The crew parade was extraordinary; more and more boats are participating, and the participants put in great effort with their costumes\u2014we are returning to the spirit of the Nioulargue. We also found this spirit during the Club 55 Cup, where Camille, Patrice de Colmont’s daughter, came to welcome the crews on the pontoon, just as her father used to do. It was a very beautiful day.<\/em>All week long, the atmosphere on shore was wonderful. Last night, an orchestra on the balcony of the Sube responded to another group below; people were dancing on the quay, it was brilliant. Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez still drew more than 75,000 people per day, and what is fabulous is that the spirit and atmosphere are good, with nearly 4,000 sailors in the port who are always strong personalities!<\/em> <\/em>In parallel, on the organizational side, we have significantly improved the layout of the village, its flow, and the quality of the welcome. The lounge area\u2014renamed the Club des Voiles\u2014was a hit with our partners. That won’t stop us from brainstorming for next year to find ways to do even better!<\/em>Already, perhaps the J Class will return in greater numbers in 2027. And I also have the objective of organizing a duel between Shamrock and Endeavour, which are the only two surviving J Class boats from the 1930s. It would be wonderful to have this piece of history at Les Voiles, and I believe it would please the entire community that supports us. Also at the moment, the new owner of Ikra, Marcos Vivian de la Pedrosa, is carrying out a high-level refit of his 12m JI in England. He could reenact in 2027 the first Challenge that launched the Nioulargue in 1981 against Pride, the most loyal of the loyal, which is in competition condition. It would be a wonderful nod to the past!<\/em> “ Georges Korhel, Principal Race Officer: <\/strong>The crews’ feedback is excellent<\/em><\/strong>“This is the edition of happiness! The feedback from the crews is excellent; we had modified the courses so that there would be action all the time, and despite a wind locked in from the East all week, it was a success. The committees launched a maximum number of races, which is easy at Pampelonne with the robotic buoys. The J-Class started after the Maxis 1 and had the entire race area to themselves; they appreciated it. They are extraordinary machines and they are already talking about coming back next year.<\/em> An image that stays with me? That of the schooner Atlantic on Wednesday taking the start outside the line and “making amends” by doing a 360\u00b0 between the buoy and the quay! She didn’t spin on herself like a Laser, but not far off\u2014it was magnificent!<\/em> <\/em>For next year, we have two areas of reflection: We need to find a solution to create longer courses for the IRC 0 because they are really very fast.<\/em>And on the Maxis side, we are considering the opportunity to have them finish the coastal races in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez rather than at Pampelonne. The spectacle would benefit, certain owners are calling for it, but for the moment they are not necessarily in the majority when we poll the entire fleet, because it raises safety questions. The idea will make its way!<\/em>This year, I welcomed Corinne Aubert for three days, as part of the transition that we are going to implement over two seasons. Next year, she will be there all week at my side. She will be the Principal Race Officer for the next Olympic Games in Los Angeles; she is a heavyweight and on the sporting level, she is highly competent. Now, she needs to familiarize herself with Les Voiles, which is a very particular competition and where the role of Principal Race Officer is very political, with an important relational component with the owners. They are the ones who create the spectacle, they have expectations and we must listen to them. I will remain there as backup and to enjoy the event\u2014this was my 28th edition this year, that creates a certain attachment!<\/em> “ They were at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: <\/strong>Guillermo Altadil, Christophe Babule, Ed Baird, S\u00e9bastien Bazin, Emma Bazin, Annemieke Bes, Francesco Bruni, Brad Butterworth, Dee Caffari, Pierre Casiraghi, Charles Caudrelier, Paul Cayard, Aymeric Chappellier, Tommaso Chieffi, Gilles Chiorri, William Collier, Sir Andrew Cook, HM King Frederik X of Denmark, G\u00e9raldine Danon, Tom Dawson, Francesco de Angelis, Bertrand de Broc, Ariane de Rothschild, Louise Debeaumont, Pascale Decaux, Fabien Delahaye, Peter Dubens, Dominique Dubois, Eric Dumont, Thierry Fouchier, Charlotte Franquet, Tara Getty, Torben Grael, Peter Harrison, Boris Herrmann, Damien Iehl, Bill Jayson, Arnaud Jerald, Bruno Jourdren, Stephan Kandler, Georges Korhel, Kyle Langford, Devan Le Bihan, Pierre Le Roy, Arthur Le Vaillant, Pier Luigi Loro Piana, Mikael Mergui, Elodie-Jeanne Mettraux, Corinne Migraine, Philippe Monnet, Patrick Monterio de Barros, Joe Newton, Sir Peter Ogden, Sir Lindsay Owen Jones, Marc Pajot, Lionel P\u00e9an, Mauro Pelaschier, Laurent Petit, Lo\u00efck Peyron, Laura Poupon, Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Puzin, Ken Read, Geiger Reinold, Wendy Schmidt, Jochen Schuemann, Jimmy Spithill, Marie Tabarly, Bruno Troubl\u00e9, Maurits Van Oranje, Marcel Van Triest, Tom Whidden. <\/strong>All the Trophies of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2026<\/strong> <\/strong>MAXIS <\/strong> Town of Saint-Tropez Cup for the first Maxi in all categories<\/strong>Winner: Blue Oyster (Andrew Fitzamurice\/Luca Scoppa)<\/em><\/strong> <\/strong>Yacht Club de France Trophy, <\/strong>Tampion, presented to Ariane de Rothschild<\/strong> Edmond de Rothschild Trophy for the best Maxi 1<\/strong>Winner: Jethou<\/em> <\/strong>(Sir Peter Ogden) 6 points2nd: V<\/em> <\/strong>(Karel Komarek) 9 points3rd: Balthasar<\/em> (Filip Balcaen) 12 points <\/strong>Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Trophy for the best Maxi 2<\/strong>Winner: Lyra <\/em><\/strong>(Terry Hui) 5 points2nd: Twin Soul B<\/em> (Luciano Guandini) 7 points3rd: Astra 1<\/em> (Marcos Vivian) 12 points <\/strong>Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Trophy for the best Maxi 3<\/strong>Winner: Yoru <\/em><\/strong>(Luigi Sala) 6 points2nd: Why Not <\/em>(Lasse Petterson) 6 points3rd: Wallyno<\/em> (Benoit de Froidmont) 9 points <\/strong>Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Trophy for the best Maxi 4 <\/strong>Winner: Blue Oyster <\/em><\/strong>(Andrew Fitzamurice\/Luca Scoppa<\/em>) 4 points2nd: Crazy Diamond <\/em>(Enzo Pellizzaro) 10 points3rd: Atalante<\/em> (Ulrich Volz) 13 points Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Trophy for the best J Class<\/strong>Winner: Svea <\/em><\/strong>(Niklas Zennstr\u00f6m) 9 points, also receives the Corinthian King\u2019s Cup for the best owner-driver awarded by the J Class.2nd: Rainbow <\/em>(Peter Harrison) 9 points3rd: Hanuman <\/em>(Giovanni Lombardi Stronati) 10 points <\/strong>IMA Maxi Mediterranean Inshore Challenge Cup Trophy<\/strong>Winner: V<\/em> <\/strong>(Karel Komarek), Maxi 1 Wally Trophy<\/strong>Winner: Kilara II <\/em><\/strong>(J\u00e9r\u00e9my Weir) Trophy for the best crew parade: <\/strong>Winner: Beautiful day <\/em>(<\/strong>USA)<\/strong>Joint favorites: Easy Blue<\/em> <\/strong>(Les Moustachus)<\/em><\/strong>Also rewarded: Coco des Mers <\/em>(<\/strong>Coco Chanel parade) and Saida<\/em> (<\/strong>Fantomas)<\/strong> <\/strong> TRADITIONS<\/strong> <\/strong>ROLEX Trophy for the best P Class<\/strong>Winner: Olympian<\/em><\/strong> (Philippe Oddo) 3 points2nd: Chips (Bernard Liautaud) 5 points3rd: Joyant (Stephan Lobmeyr) 7 points <\/strong>Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Trophy for the best yacht in the Big Boat category<\/strong>Winner: Elena of London<\/em><\/strong> (Stephen Benfield) 4 points2nd: Sumurun<\/em> (Hugues Boullenger) 5 points3rd: Lelantina<\/em> (Patrick Gibert) 7 points <\/strong>Marines de Cogolin Trophy for the best yacht in the Grand Tradition category<\/strong>Winner: Tuiga <\/em><\/strong>(Jimmy Spithill) 4 points2nd: Viveka <\/em>(Gery Atkins) 4 points3rd: Mariella<\/em> (Carlo Falcone) 8 points <\/strong>Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Trophy for the best yacht in the Gaff Period category<\/strong>Winner: Kizmet<\/em><\/strong> <\/em>(Sir Richard Matthews) 3 points2nd: Oriole<\/em> (Juan Carlos Eguiagaray) 5 points3rd: Marilee <\/em>(Mateo Tacconi) 9 points <\/strong>Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Trophy for the best yacht in the Marconi Period A category<\/strong>Winner: Leonore <\/em><\/strong>(Mauro Piani) 4 points2nd: Falcon<\/em> (Patricio Monteiro de Barros) 10 points3rd: Carron II<\/em> <\/strong>(Angelo Mazzarella) 10 points <\/strong>Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Trophy for the best yacht in the Marconi Period B category<\/strong>Winner: Lak II<\/em> <\/strong>(Cian O\u2019Carroll) 3 points2nd: Harlekin<\/em> (Jean-Yves Redor) 7 points3rd: One Wave<\/em> (William Borel) 9 points <\/strong>Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Trophy for the best yacht in the Classic Marconi A category<\/strong>Winner: Maria Giovanina II<\/em> <\/strong>(Jean Pierre Sauvan) 3 points2nd: Palynodie II<\/em> (Henri Ferbus) 6 points3rd: Dambuster <\/em>(Nicholas Hill) 10 points <\/strong>Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Trophy for the best yacht in the Classic Marconi B category<\/strong>Winner: Eugenia V<\/em> <\/strong>(Baptiste Garnier) 3 points2nd: Star Sapphire<\/em> (Jacob Glaz) 6 points3rd: Albacore <\/em>(Luis Figueiredo) 7 points Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Trophy for the best 12m JI <\/strong>Winner: Kiwi Magic<\/em><\/strong> (Marianne Petersen) 4 points2nd: French Kiss <\/em>(Marc Pajot) 4 points3rd: France <\/em>(Christophe Bereloot) 8 points Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Trophy for the best yacht in the IOR category<\/strong>Winner: Resolute Salmon<\/em> <\/strong>(Alberto Franchella) 3 points2nd: Encounter<\/em> (Bart Weduwer) 6 points3rd: Ornella <\/em>(Hugues Destremau) 7 points <\/strong>Centenary Trophy, awarded by the Gstaad Yacht Club<\/strong>Winner: Kismet<\/em><\/strong> (Sir Richard Matthews) <\/strong>Trophy for the best crew parade:<\/strong>Winner: Belle Aventure and its circus<\/em><\/strong>Favorite: Star Sapphire (<\/em>Les Mignons)<\/em> MODERN<\/strong> <\/strong>BMW Trophy for the best IRC 0<\/strong>Winner: Spirit Of Lorina<\/em><\/strong> (Marcello Pica – Jean Pierre Barjon) 7 points2nd: Interlodge IV <\/em>(Gwen Fragomen) 14 points3rd: Nanoq<\/em> (H.M King Frederik of Denmark) 15 points BRIG Trophy for the best IRC 1<\/strong>Winner: Lisa R<\/em> <\/strong>(Giovanni de Vincenzo) 6 points2nd: Pr\u00e9texte 2<\/em> (J\u00e9r\u00e9my Lagarrigue) 9 points3rd: Searcher 2<\/em> (Pete Smith) 18 points <\/strong>Suzuki Marine Trophy for the best IRC 2<\/strong>Winner: J Wow<\/em><\/strong> <\/em>(Andrej Tschirikow) 7 points2nd: Fremito d\u2019Arja <\/em>(Dario Levi) 8 points3rd: Fligh of Durgan<\/em> (David Grylis) 12 points <\/strong>Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Trophy for the best IRC 3<\/strong>Winner: Topas<\/em><\/strong> (Dr Harald Bruning) 7 points2nd: Pride<\/em> (William Grave) 9 points3rd: Letto di Pletto<\/em> (Rainer Badent) 9 points <\/strong>Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Trophy for the best IRC 4<\/strong>Winner: Overdose Neo <\/em><\/strong> (Lilyan Bretagne) 9 points2nd: Iskareen<\/em> (Arnt Bruhns) 11 points3rd: Corto Maltese<\/em> (Michele Colosante) 13 points <\/strong> Club 55 Maxi Yacht Cup<\/strong>Winner: Tilakkhana II<\/em><\/strong>(Pascale Decaux) Club 55 Yacht Cup<\/strong>Winner: Hallowe\u2019en<\/em><\/strong> (Inigo Strez) P\u00e9tanque Competition: <\/strong>Winner: Mad IV <\/em><\/strong>(Christophe Lenoir, Serge Bazzano and Nicolas Bardes)Finalist: Black Legend 4 (Julien, Valentine and Anne-Sophie) Trophy for the best crew parade:<\/strong>Winner: Dialix<\/em> <\/strong>(La Boule Trop\u00e9zienne)Favorites: Raving Swan<\/em> (Mini mousse) and Capitainerie Ast\u00e9rix et Ob\u00e9lix et Cie\/ Les bagnards de la nautique 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Heirs to the Nioulargue, the Voiles de Saint-Tropez express an exceptional alchemy, combining the pleasure of sailing with an innate sense of festivity. Patrice de Colmont, director of Club 55 and founder of the event, and Andr\u00e9 Beaufils, Past-President of the SNST, testify. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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The origins of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez are said to lie in a meeting that took place over thirty years ago. How did it all begin? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Patrice de Colmont<\/em><\/strong>.<\/strong> A happy coincidence! At the end of September 1981, an American couple with a racing Swan stopped off in Saint-Tropez after the Swan Cup in Porto Cervo. They took part in a few SNST regattas, got to know a few people and, one fine day, as the owner was talking about his regatta successes, the 12-meter Ikra<\/em> entered the harbor. Someone says: “What about <\/em>Ikra, do you think you could beat her?”<\/em> Immediate reply: “Why not, if <\/em>Ikra accepts the challenge.”<\/em> I immediately ran to Jean Laurain, skipper ofIkra<\/em>, who agreed to go out for a regatta the next day. That’s how it all started, with a crazy challenge between a Swan 44 and a 12 Meter JI! <\/p>\n\n

It was already an alliance of the ancient and the modern. What was the outcome of the battle? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Patrice de Colmont<\/em><\/strong>. On the morning of the start, a friend and I decided to buy a nautical chart to define the route. But we found it too expensive, and settled on a road map where we pencilled in the blue zone marked “golfe de Saint-Tropez”! The start is given in front of the Portalet tower, we round the Nioulargue shoal buoy and the finish is judged in front of my house, at Club 55, where a big table awaits everyone. Ikra<\/em> comes in first, well ahead of Pride<\/em>, the Swan 44, but that’s all secondary. The crews have lunch together and, as a trophy, I present the winner with a silver compotier from the French Navy’s crockery collection. The atmosphere is in full swing when the Var Matin<\/em> correspondent arrives to ask who these people are who seem to be having so much fun. I explain that it’s a regatta. “Ah! What regatta?”<\/em> I reply, “But… the Club 55 Cup!”<\/em> and the crews go on to declare, “It’s been very tough, a high-level challenge, we’ll have our revenge next year,” and<\/em> so on. The next day, the headline in Var Matin<\/em>: “A new America’s Cup is born! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

And that was enough to launch the event?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Patrice de Colmont.<\/em><\/strong> No, of course not. We’d almost forgotten all about it when, the following September, in 1982, our American friend insisted on taking his revenge, and other boats wanted to join in the challenge. So we organized a second edition with a few disparate boats including, among others, the one-tonner Fantomas<\/em>, Queen of Sheeba<\/em>, a Belgian boat, Helisara<\/em> and also Bourru III<\/em>, an old auric cutter and the only classic boat in this second edition. The prize-giving ceremony was once again a joyous mix, with the mayor awarding the town medal and the Belgians winning their weight in potatoes. I think there was even a pumpkin as a prize! That’s when a friend of ours, Gou\u00e9dard, arrived, someone quite decisive and who told us: “If there aren’t any maxis, your thing isn’t a regatta!”<\/em> We looked at each other, for a moment dumbfounded, and said, without really knowing what he was talking about, “If that’s all there is, we’ll invite maxis.”<\/em> <\/p>\n\n

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But back then, it was a very organized class, a very closed club. How did you go about it? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Patrice de Colmont.<\/em><\/strong> According to initial information, it was unthinkable to bring them in, so the world’s biggest yachting bluff operation began. We sent a telex to the Aga Khan, president of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, where the second round of the Maxi World Championship was taking place, saying: “The Yacht-Club de Saint-Tropez <\/em>(which didn’t exist!) would like to present its regatta program to Maxi owners, so could you arrange a meeting?” <\/em>Twenty-four hours later, we had an appointment. Serge Krasnianski, whose firm Kiss was just making a name for itself, lent us his jet for a small group to fly to Sardinia. There, we told our little story and were courteously rebuffed by the skippers. Before leaving, after giving the owners all sorts of trinkets – polo shirts, cases of wine, cigars bearing the Nioulargue coat of arms – we organized a surprise breakfast for a couple of hundred people on the very pontoon where the maxis were moored, to treat all the crews. Then we left, leaving the guys intrigued and very impressed. <\/p>\n\n

Still, it looked like a failure…<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Patrice de Colmont.<\/em><\/strong> Wait! A few weeks later, we learn that the maxi Mistress Quickly<\/em> is pointing her bow into the bay to have her electronics repaired in Port-Grimaud. We immediately head out there and give them one hell of a welcome. To give you an idea of the atmosphere, as one of the crew complains about the noise of the clock in the belfry, which chimes every hour, Gou\u00e9dard makes no bones about it, dashes up, climbs the belfry with his bare hands and blocks the hands by twisting them on the spot. That way<\/em>,” he says, ” you’ll sleep in peace!<\/em> The boys thought they’d landed in a madhouse! Then we invited them to Saint-Tropez, and the game was to keep them there by organizing a continuous party, dinners, wild nights, boules tournaments, anything. That’s when we created a new tradition: the Australian breakfast, beer and croissants at eight o’clock in the morning! Then came Midnight Sun<\/em>, and we learned that Christian de Gal\u00e9a, who had just launched a new maxi, was planning to come and run. As a result, the Midnight<\/em> guys were tempted to join in and things got serious. With two boats, we had a class, a cup… It was won! We ended up with four maxis side by side in the harbour and, at the end of the race, Fran\u00e7ois Carn, the class secretary, came to tell us that the Nioulargue would be included in the official maxi class calendar from the following year. <\/p>\n\n

But what was the idea behind all this?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Patrice de Colmont.<\/em><\/strong> Have fun! Nothing but fun! We all worked like crazy throughout the summer season, and when October 1st came around, it was a holiday. We wanted to use Saint-Tropez for our own pleasure, and the regattas gave us an excuse to throw a real party that wasn’t all glitz and glamour, but where people could really enjoy themselves. We had no commercial goals, and every extravagance was welcome! I compare the first Nioulargue to the annual lumberjack festival in the forests of the far north. It’s all about who can chop down their tree the fastest, while the kids tug on the rope and the women compete to produce the best blueberry pie! It was the same for us, but around the sea. <\/p>\n\n

Andr\u00e9 Beaufils.<\/em><\/strong> That’s right, the sea was more important than sailing, and from 1984 onwards, categories such as “sea-explorers”, “trop\u00e9ziens-travailers”, “trop\u00e9ziens-marconi” were invented to create classes where everyone was included. The parades, the fancy dresses, the water games at the harbor entrance with the girls in their gu\u00eapi\u00e8res – the famous “girelles” – and the boules competitions, all came together spontaneously. It was all about having fun, people wanted to see something else, to have their minds full of memories, to share all the ingredients for a good time together. Having said that, the Nioulargue quickly gained an international audience and gave an unprecedented boost to restoration. Classic yachts developed thanks to people like Albert Obrist, who began digging through archives to rebuild boats to their original condition. It was with successive editions that we saw the return of boats with authentic rigs. It was a complete change of mentality, because crews also had to be found and trained to handle them. <\/p>\n\n

The fatal accident in 1995 between the schooner Mariette and the 6 MJI Taos Brett marked the end of the Nioulargue and a certain state of mind. How did you come to create Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Andr\u00e9 Beaufils.<\/em><\/strong> After the accident, the case went to trial, and the event was suspended until judgment was handed down. However, the participants had got into the habit of getting together, and for some years there was an end-of-season regatta for modern boats and a spontaneous, non-regatta gathering for classics. In 1999, with the procedure completed, the SNST was faced with a dilemma: to abandon everything or to continue. But the town, the sailors and the local economic players were all pushing for a revival. And so, with Thierry Catino, then president of the SNST, Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez was born. Today, we welcome around three hundred boats, with roughly equal numbers of modern and classic boats. <\/p>\n\n

But the spirit has changed, and we no longer see young girls throwing buckets of water on the crews…<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Andr\u00e9 Beaufils.<\/em><\/strong> It’s the times, the rules and the boats themselves that have changed. Today, the race instructions stipulate that water games are forbidden, whereas in the past it was quite the opposite. A lot of crews sleep in hotels. These are changes we have to take into account, and we can no longer have the casual attitude of the first editions. Above all, we mustn’t forget that it was Patrice who did all the work to get the boats here. Today, organizing the Voiles de Saint-Tropez is easy, but we’ve moved on. <\/p>\n\n

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Don’t you miss the wild atmosphere of the first editions of the Nioulargue?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Patrice de Colmont.<\/em><\/strong> There’s no need for nostalgia, because you never do the same thing twice. Annabelle Buffet, wife of painter Bernard Buffet, was once asked if she didn’t miss the Saint-Tropez of yesteryear, and she had this perfect answer: “I can’t find the Saint-Tropez I loved, but I know my children love the Saint-Tropez of today.”<\/em> Well, when it comes to regattas, it’s the same thing. The fleet of boats has never been so beautiful, we’re playing to full houses and we know that all the great classics that come out of the yards will one day sail in Saint-Tropez. What more could you want? <\/p>\n\n

Andr\u00e9 Beaufils.<\/em><\/strong> I remember Eric Tabarly’s amazement when he said, “I never imagined that one day I would see in real life all that I had seen in books.”<\/em> Personally, I’m committed to respecting what Patrice has done, and I take great pleasure in overseeing this organization. Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez retains its unique character. It’s first and foremost a state of mind that we perpetuate, and we never forget the origins of our history. <\/p>\n\n

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