{"id":2960,"date":"2023-10-02T19:52:35","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T17:52:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lesvoilesdesaint-tropez.fr\/an-ode-to-pure-regatta-racing"},"modified":"2023-10-03T10:23:10","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T08:23:10","slug":"an-ode-to-pure-regatta-racing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lesvoilesdesaint-tropez.fr\/en\/an-ode-to-pure-regatta-racing","title":{"rendered":"An ode to pure regatta racing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

–<\/span> 123 Modern yachts do battle for glory in the gulf!<\/span><\/b> \n<\/span>– <\/span>Lyra and Wallyno confirm<\/span><\/b> \n<\/span>–<\/span> 86 Classic yachts join the fray from tomorrow!<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n\n

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez is continuing to gain momentum as the week gets off to a flying start. With 40 Maxi-Yachts hitting the racetrack yesterday, today a fleet of Modern yachts also joined the fray. 123 \u2018fast cruisers\u2019 split into four IRC groups, they will round off their regatta season in Saint Tropez. Suffice to say that there was a strong desire to excel shortly after 13:00 hours this Monday when Race Management unleashed the excited racers onto a winding fifteen-mile course around the edge of the gulf. It was regatta racing at its purest with some incredibly intense action. Designed and kitted out for racing, the Modern yachts, like the large Maxi Yachts before them, are now hoisting their sails offshore of Pampelonne on a dedicated start and finish zone.<\/span><\/b> \n<\/span><\/p>\n\n

Committee boat vibes<\/span><\/b> \n<\/span>In a light SSE\u2019ly breeze, clocking round slightly to the SSW as it built after the start zone, the four IRC groups B, C, D and E each had their fair share of tension and adrenalin during the start phases. Indeed, all the crews were clearly eager to quickly latch onto some fresh breeze, clear of the fleet, as they climbed to windward en route to La Rabiou. The top spots really had to be earned, the crews often bluffing their way through the pack to glide level with the committee boat. Jean Pierre Dick and his Verdier design JP54\u00a0Notre M\u00e9diterran\u00e9e<\/i>\u00a0quickly managed to put pedal to the metal on a perfectly flat race zone. He took victory in\u00a0IRC B in elapsed time after less than two hours of racing, but it wasn\u2019t enough to absorb his crew\u2019s rating. Penalised when pointing high, Jean Pierre subsequently slid down into the middle of the leader board, which is tonight dominated by Sergio Sagramoso and his\u00a0Lazy Dog<\/i>.<\/span> \n<\/span>The Mylius 50\u00a0Daguet 3<\/i>\u00a0loves the race zone in Saint Tropez, managing to control a very competitive group of IRC C (BMW Trophy) in elapsed time, and securing 3rd in corrected time, astern of Adrien Follin and his\u00a0Give me Five<\/i>\u00a0and Italian Achille Onorato on\u00a0Mascalzone Latino<\/i>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n

Galateia gains ground, Lyra confirms<\/span><\/b> \n<\/span>Brilliant in Porto Cervo, the Wally Cento\u00a0Galateia<\/i>\u00a0took the win today in elapsed time after a furious battle lasting over two hours in the fickle airs off\u00a0Cavalaire. The other Wally Cento Magic\u00a0Carpet 3<\/i>\u00a0really pushed her hard, finishing less than 2 minutes shy of her. However, ultimately it was Peter Dubens and his super light\u00a0North Star<\/i>, who bagged the win in corrected time, ahead of the\u00a0Wally 93\u00a0Bullitt<\/i>.\u00a0<\/span> \n<\/span>Yesterday\u2019s winner, the Wally 77\u00a0Lyra<\/i>, enjoyed a repeat performance today, both in elapsed and corrected time. Her\u00a0toughest rival of the day was the Marten 72\u00a0Aragon<\/i>, which finished a fierce race just a minute off the lead pace. It was a similar scenario in Maxi C, which was once again dominated by Benoit de Froidmont\u2019s\u00a0Wallyno<\/i>, which managed to hold off Lady First 3 and the Swan 80\u00a0Umiko<\/i>. \nAs Benoit de Froidmont, President of the International Maxi Association, loves to point out, the fleet of Maxi Yachts enjoy the good life and believe in beauty. As such, 2023 has seen the creation of a number of the stunning craft competing at Les Voiles, including the Wally 101\u00a0Y3K<\/i>, the Cafe racer\u00a0Open Season<\/i>,\u00a0Bianca<\/i>, a Matteo Polli designed Grand Soleil 72, and the German Mylius 66\u00a0Schorch<\/i>.<\/span> \n<\/span><\/p>\n\n

Tomorrow, the Classics!\u00a0<\/span><\/b> \n<\/span>We\u2019ve been looking out for them as we would an old friend! Indeed, it\u2019s fair to say that both yachting enthusiasts and novices all adore the Classic yachts. This year, the 86 sailboats from the golden age of yachting include a large number of centenarians, sloop, cutter, yawl and schooner rigs, carrying gaff or Bermudan sails. These range from the tiny 8.20 m\u00a0Dainty<\/i>\u00a0to the massive schooner Elena and her LOA of 55 m, all of which will light up the gulf with their lustrous hulls and their shimmering sails from Tuesday.\u00a0<\/span> \n<\/span><\/p>\n\n

Today\u2019s partner: BMW<\/span><\/i><\/b> \n<\/span><\/i>BMW has been the Official Partner of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez for 14 years now and it remains as committed as ever. Indeed, throughout the week, it will be welcoming partners and clients on its VIP stand in the Village des Voiles, atop the Jean R\u00e9veille Jetty, with truly breathtaking views across the port of Saint Tropez and the race zone. No fewer than 7 vehicles are available for test drives, and three new fully electric models are on display beside the local Harbour Office, as well as a fully electric scooter. BMW is also giving guests of Les Voiles, journalists and VIPs a ride to stations and airports using 10 vehicles from its very latest ranges.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n

Programme 2023\u00a0<\/span><\/b>(all results and race information online on Les Voiles website)<\/span><\/i> \nTuesday 3\u00a0October<\/span><\/b>: regattas for the whole fleet<\/span> \nWednesday 4 October<\/span><\/b>: regattas for the Modern and Classic yachts<\/span>\u00a0Day Off for the Maxis and Club 55 Maxi Cup<\/span> \nThursday 5 October<\/span><\/b>: Challenge Day and Club 55 Cup for the Modern and Classic yachts, regattas for the Maxis<\/span> \nFriday 6 October<\/span><\/b>: regattas for the whole fleet,\u00a0<\/span>Prize-giving for the Maxi<\/span> \nSaturday 7 October<\/span><\/b>: regattas for the Modern and Classic yachts,<\/span> \nSunday 8 October<\/span><\/b>: Prize-giving for the Modern and Classic yachts<\/span><\/p>\n\n

Voiles de Saint-Tropez Partners<\/span><\/b> \n \nROLEX<\/span> \n<\/span>BMW<\/span> \n<\/span>NORTH SAILS<\/span> \n<\/span>WALLY<\/span> \n<\/span>SUZUKI MARINE<\/span> \n<\/span>HIGHFIELD<\/span> \n<\/span>MERCANTOUR<\/span> \n<\/span>BYBLOS<\/span> \n<\/span>GALERIE BARTOUX<\/span> \n<\/span>ESPRIT VILLAGE A SAINT-TROPEZ<\/span> \n<\/span>PEPINIERE DU GOLFE<\/span><\/p>\n\n

Voiles de Saint-Tropez<\/b>\u00a0Official Suppliers<\/b><\/span> \n<\/span>CHAMPAGNE BARONS DE ROTHSCHILD<\/span>\u00a0<\/span> \n<\/span><\/b>CHATEAU SAINT-MAUR<\/span> \n<\/span>DOMAINE BERTAUD BELIEU<\/span> \n \nVILLE DE SAINT-TROPEZ<\/span> \n<\/span>PORT DE SAINT-TROPEZ<\/span> \n<\/span>LES MARINES DE COGOLIN<\/span> \n<\/span>FEDERATION FRANCAISE DE VOILE<\/span> \n<\/span>YACHT CLUB DE FRANCE\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span> \n<\/span>INTERNATIONAL MAXI ASSOCIATION<\/span><\/p>\n\n

Organisation:<\/span><\/b> \nSoci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez<\/span><\/b> \nPresident: Pierre Roinson<\/span> \nPrincipal Race Officer: Georges Korhel<\/span> \nRegatta Secretary: Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique Fantino<\/span> \nOn-the-water logistics: Gilles Doyen<\/span> \nCommunication and Executive Assistant: Chlo\u00e9 de Brouwer<\/span> \nEditorial: Denis van den Brink<\/span> \nWebsites:\u00a0<\/span>www.lesvoilesdesaint-tropez.fr<\/a><\/span>\u00a0;\u00a0www.societe-nautique-saint-tropez.fr<\/a><\/span> \nFacebook: les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Officiel<\/span> \nX formerly known as Twitter:\u00a0@VoilesSTOrg<\/span> \nInstagram: les_voiles_de_saint_tropez<\/span><\/p>\n\n

Photo credit<\/span><\/b>: SNST \/ Gilles Martin-Raget<\/span> \nVideo:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>SNST\/Guilain Grenier, 6G<\/span><\/p>\n\n

Press Relations<\/span><\/b>:<\/span> \nMaguelonne Turcat \nE-mail\u00a0magturcat@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n

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