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Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: 25 years in the sunshine, an anniversary vintage worth savouring!

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: 25 years in the sunshine, an anniversary vintage worth savouring!

The magic of Les Voiles was in full force once again for this epic 25th anniversary edition. Boasting weather conditions perfectly tailored to the 250 boats invited to be a part of this grand festival of racing by the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez, Maxi, Tradition and Modern yachts enjoyed an exceptional week of racing. Following…

06 October 2024
Les Voiles, version pianissimo

Les Voiles, version pianissimo

Having launched no fewer than seven starts in the gulf with visibility fast disappearing, the three Race Committees ruling at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez opted to send the crews back to port after running out of their favourite fuel, the breeze. The perfect opportunity then to focus on tomorrow’s action, delve into the provisional overall ranking…

04 October 2024
Time-honoured 

Time-honoured 

At Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, Thursday is traditionally dedicated to Challenges, a playful nod to the origins of the Nioulargue and a wonderful way to gauge just how far we’ve come since then. The passage of time was also a hot topic today with the Centenarian Trophy, which pitted 19 high-spirited classic yachts against one…

03 October 2024
Dramas and Delights Downwind!

Dramas and Delights Downwind!

The Maxis enjoyed a day off today, with only My Song and Balthasar out on the racecourse as they duelled for the Club 55 Paul Watson Maxi Yachts Cup. As such, it was the Modern and Classic yachts who were tasked with putting on the entertainment in front of the Village des Voiles in Saint-Tropez with a series of…

02 October 2024
Les Voiles at its best!

Les Voiles at its best!

What a showstopping spectacle! Revelling in the summery conditions, the 250 competitors racing at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez put on a thrilling display from the Portalet tower to the bay of Pampelonne and as far as the Fourmigue as they lit up the Gulf of Saint-Tropez late this afternoon. Teatime saw them all converging on…

01 October 2024
Showtime for the Modern and Maxi yachts

Showtime for the Modern and Maxi yachts

Wind ahoy, at last! After some very light conditions initially for the Modern yachts and a more established breeze at Pampelonne for the Maxis, who experienced highs and lows throughout the afternoon… patience and concentration were the order of the day, with some very evenly matched races enabling everyone to compete in their own categories…

30 September 2024
Playtime in the Gulf!

Playtime in the Gulf!

Following yesterday’s strong gusts, conditions were dreamy today with a gentle ten knots of thermal breeze and the ever-faithful sunshine. Offering up champagne sailing to the Modern and Maxi fleet having a ball out on the water training, the Gulf of Saint Tropez also reserved a warm, welcoming embrace early this afternoon for the 41…

29 September 2024
The village, Les Voiles’ flagship!

The village, Les Voiles’ flagship!

From 9 a.m. this morning, the Village des Voiles de Saint-Tropez, based on the Môle Jean Réveille, opened its doors to both the competitors and the public. Beneath bright blue skies, any clouds swept away by a strong NW’ly wind, the gusts packing quite a punch, visitors were treated to the wonderful spectacle of the…

28 September 2024
The final stretch before the 25th anniversary of Les Voiles

The final stretch before the 25th anniversary of Les Voiles

From September 28 to October 6, Saint-Tropez will be living to the rhythm of the Voiles, which are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year.  A grandiose regatta comprising three classes of Maxi, Modern and Classic boats making up a fleet of 250 of the world’s finest yachts to grace the water and make Saint-Tropez the yachting…

16 September 2024
25 years – a sense of celebration and eclecticism! 

25 years – a sense of celebration and eclecticism! 

Making up the Classic, Modern and Maxi classes, nearly 250 boats are officially entered in Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, which begins September 28.  Scrolling the entry lists made available on-line by the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez, are some familiar names, the best images from past editions, notable newcomers, all showcasing an eclecticism that makes Les Voiles…

19 August 2024
Les Voiles unveils!

Les Voiles unveils!

The 11th of July With two and a half months to go before the opening of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, which runs from September 28 to October 6, we know a little more about what’s new for this anniversary edition.  With 25 years of experience under its belt, Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez is always on the…

11 July 2024
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez celebrate their 25th anniversary: Magic intact!

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez celebrate their 25th anniversary: Magic intact!

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 anniversary, as some 3,000 crew gather for what has become an event not-to-be-missed….

14 June 2024