{"id":5359,"date":"2026-10-04T19:03:31","date_gmt":"2026-10-04T17:03:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lesvoilesdesaint-tropez.fr\/?p=5359"},"modified":"2026-11-01T20:12:54","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T19:12:54","slug":"celebration-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lesvoilesdesaint-tropez.fr\/en\/celebration-time","title":{"rendered":"A time for celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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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 PARTNERS OF LES VOILES DE SAINT-TROPEZ<\/strong> <\/strong>Major Partner<\/strong>ROLEX Premium Partners<\/strong>BMWEDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD Preferred Partners<\/strong>WALLYSUZUKI MARINEBRIG Associated Partners<\/strong>VSC CORPORATE RECOVERY CONSULTINGPORT DES MARINES DE COGOLINNORTH SAILS Suppliers<\/strong>MERCANTOUR EVENTSBYBLOSPEPINIERE DU GOLFECHAMPAGNE BARONS DE ROTHSCHILD CHATEAU SAINT-MAUR CRU CLASSEMAITRES VIGNERONS DE LA PRESQU\u2019ILE DE SAINT-TROPEZTIKAMOONL\u2019ECOLE DU LUXE Institutional Partners of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez<\/strong>VILLE DE SAINT-TROPEZPORT DE SAINT-TROPEZSAINT-TROPEZ TOURISMEESPRIT VILLAGE A SAINT-TROPEZFEDERATION FRAN\u00c7AISE DE VOILEYACHT CLUB DE FRANCEINTERNATIONAL MAXI ASSOCIATIONCOMITE INTERNATIONAL DE LA MEDITERRANEE Organization <\/strong>Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez, President: Pierre RoinsonPrincipal Race Officer: Georges KorhelRegistrations: Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique FantinoSea Safety: Gilles DoyenLogistics and Supply: Alice Coquant Communication, External Relations: Chlo\u00e9 de BrouwerInternet <\/strong>www.lesvoilesdesaint-tropez.fr<\/a>www.societe-nautique-saint-tropez.fr<\/a>Instagram: les_voiles_de_saint_tropezFacebook: les Voiles de Saint-Tropez officielX (ex-Twitter): @VoilesSTOrgYoutube: Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Officiel Media Production<\/strong>Writing: Pierre-Marie BourguinatVideo: Guilain Grenier, Images 6 G Production\/SNSTPhoto: Gilles Martin-RagetPress Relations: Maguelonne Turcat<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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