{"id":3331,"date":"2024-06-14T09:46:05","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T07:46:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lesvoilesdesaint-tropez.fr\/?p=3331"},"modified":"2024-06-14T10:16:12","modified_gmt":"2024-06-14T08:16:12","slug":"les-voiles-de-saint-tropez-celebrate-their-25th-anniversary-magic-intact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lesvoilesdesaint-tropez.fr\/en\/les-voiles-de-saint-tropez-celebrate-their-25th-anniversary-magic-intact","title":{"rendered":"Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez celebrate their 25th\u00a0anniversary: Magic intact!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The most beautiful yachts in the world come together in a sumptuous setting and a friendly atmosphere. The alchemy creating the magic of the Voiles de Saint-Tropez since 1999 will be at work once again this year as the event celebrates its 25th<\/sup>\u00a0anniversary, as some 3,000 crew gather for what has become an event not-to-be-missed. From Saturday, 28th<\/sup>\u00a0September to Sunday, 6th<\/sup>\u00a0October, the breath of passion will once again revive Saint-Tropez, its narrow streets, its harbour and its gulf, in anticipation of an exceptional week.\u00a0<\/strong>

Three classes, one atmosphere<\/strong>
Eric Tabarly, who was a great fan of the Nioulargue \u2013 the original regatta of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez \u2013 used to say that walking along the quays was like \u2018strolling through the pages of an open maritime history book\u2019. It is a history in the making, and once again this year it will feature three classes of yacht:
The\u00a0Classics<\/strong>, of course, set off in majestic style in the coppery light of early autumn in Saint-Tropez. The 2024 edition will be marked by some boats reaching 50, 75 or 100 years of age, joining the already long list of centenarians present. The\u00a0Moderns<\/strong>\u00a0provide an architectural counterpoint to these \u2018old ladies\u2019 of yachting. All the Mediterranean’s prototypes, TP 52s and mini-Maxis will be in Saint-Tropez for some top-level racing on these yachts dedicated exclusively to performance. Once again, they’ll be up against the\u00a0Maxis<\/strong>, the third lifeblood of the Voiles, which are competing in all their might to keep the event going. This class of yachts over 60 feet includes the marvellous Wally as well as super-yachts from all over the world, some of which are over 35 metres in length.\u00a0
With registration in full swing, the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez team, led by its president Pierre Roinson, will be maintaining a balance between the three classes, as every year, which is no small part of the Voiles\u2019 success \u2013 crossroad of all passions. Between 250 and 270 boats are expected to take part in this major invitation-based event.

Entertainment at sea and on land<\/strong>
Regatta by day, party by night. Once again, the spectacle of the Voiles is guaranteed on the water as well as on the shore, allowing the people of Saint-Tropez and the general public to take part in the event on the M\u00f4le Jean R\u00e9veille, in the Voiles village, as well as around the port and in the streets of the town. The highlight of this year’s onshore activities will once again be the crews\u2019 parade, scheduled for Thursday evening. The jury, set up on a platform in front of the harbour bars, is made up of a mix of locals – including some members of the municipal staff and shopkeepers – and skippers. To give the crews more time to prepare, this grand parade around the harbour has been scheduled for 7pm.\u00a0
It’s worth noting that the regattas in the gulf are easy to see from land, especially from the most elevated spots such as the Citadelle or the church of Sainte-Anne, but that the harbour breakwater is also a very strategic spot to follow the boats as they come in and out, as well as to watch the starts of the Classics from the Tour du Portalet.

Zoom on :<\/strong>
– The Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez\u2019s involvement in the America’s Cup<\/strong>
As well as being the organising club for the Voiles de Saint-Tropez, the SNST is also the challenging club for the French Orient Express Racing Team, “which can count on the unwavering support of SNST\u2019s 500+ members, who are delighted to be a cornerstone of this 2024 campaign” says SNST President, Pierre Roinson.\u00a0
The Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez is taking up the world’s oldest sporting challenge, which will be held for the 37th<\/sup>\u00a0time in Barcelona in September and October, against its British (Royal Yacht Squadron), Italian (Circolo della Vella), Swiss (Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Gen\u00e8ve) and American (New York Yacht Club) counterparts, not forgetting of course the New Zealand Defender (Royal New-Zealand Yacht Squadron).

LES VOILES DE SAINT-TROPEZ 2024 PROGRAMME\u00a0<\/strong>
Saturday 28th<\/sup>\u00a0September:<\/strong>\u00a0Registration for Maxis (over 18.28m) Classic and Modern yachts up to 18.28 metres.
Sunday 29th<\/sup>\u00a0September<\/strong>: Registration for Maxis (over 18.28m) Classic and Modern yachts up to 18.28 metres. Arrival of the YCF Autumn Cup (Cannes Saint-Tropez)
Monday 30th<\/sup>\u00a0September<\/strong>: Regattas for Maxis and Modern yachts
Tuesday 1st<\/sup>\u00a0October<\/strong>: Regattas for all fleets\u00a0
Wednesday 2nd<\/sup>\u00a0October<\/strong>: Regattas for Modern and Classic yachts
Day Off for the Maxis and Club 55 Maxi Cup
Thursday 3rd<\/sup>\u00a0October<\/strong>: Challenge Day and Club 55 Cup for Modern and Classic yachts, regattas for Maxis
Friday 4th<\/sup>\u00a0October<\/strong>: Regattas for all fleets,\u00a0
Saturday 5th<\/sup>\u00a0October<\/strong>: Regattas for all fleets, Prize-giving ceremony for the Maxis
Sunday 6th<\/sup>\u00a0October<\/strong>: Prize-giving ceremony for Modern and Classic yachts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Partners of the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de St Tropez, organizer of the Voiles de Saint-Tropez<\/strong>
ROLEX
BMW
SUZUKI MARINE
BRIG
MERCANTOUR
LE BYBLOS
LA MER<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Official suppliers :<\/strong>
NORTH SAILS
BARONS DE ROTHSCHILD
DOMAINE ST MAUR
DOMAINE BERTAUD BELIEU<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Voiles de Saint-Tropez Institutional Partners<\/strong>
VILLE DE SAINT-TROPEZ
PORT DE SAINT-TROPEZ
LES MARINES DE COGOLIN
FEDERATION FRANCAISE DE VOILE
YACHT CLUB DE FRANCE\u00a0\u00a0
INTERNATIONAL MAXI ASSOCIATION

Organisation:<\/strong>
Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez, President: Pierre Roinson
Principal Race Officer: Georges Korhel
Regatta Secretary: Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique Fantino
On-the-water logistics: Gilles Doyen
Communication and Executive Assistant: Chlo\u00e9 de Brouwer
Editorial\u00a0: Pierre-Marie Bourguinat
Press Relations: Maguelonne Turcat\u00a0
Photos: Gilles Martin-Raget
Websites :\u00a0www.lesvoilesdesaint-tropez.fr<\/a>;\u00a0\u00a0www.societe-nautique-saint-tropez.fr\/<\/a>
Facebook: les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Officiel
X formerly known as Twitter:\u00a0\u00a0@VoilesSTOrg
Instagram: les_voiles_de_saint_tropez
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