About the Voiles St Tropez Regatta
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About the Voiles St Tropez Regatta
The Voiles St Tropez Regatta is the closing event of the summer season in St Tropez. Over 300 of the most amazing racing yachts from all over the world, - classic and modern - plus 3500 crew, unite in St Tropez for a week of racing and festivities. The event takes place during the first week in October.
The entire port of St Tropez is filled for the week with classic sailing yachts - a spectator sport in and of itself. Sailing enthusiasts walk the port just gawking at the beauty of these yachts, and then take a spectator boat out on the water to watch the numerous races. The air is festive all day and late into the evening.
There are several classes of races - Traditional, Modern, "Esprit de Tradition" (modernized traditional yachts), Wally and 12 Meter America's Cup Yachts. You will see J-Class, Maxi's, Swans - pretty much all of the world's most amazing racing yachts.
La Grande Classe Trophy, an invitation only event for the most distinguished classic yachts, was created in 2004 and is held on Thursday. It brings together the most beautiful traditional ‘racers’, in the spirit of the old English Regattas.
Chartering a Yacht to View the Voiles St Tropez
If you would like to charter a motor, sail or even a RIB to see the races up close and enjoy the festivities, feel free to contact us. We have many boats available of all sizes and can find the right one for your needs. Click here to see a selection of our St Tropez Charter Yachts.
Crewing on a Racing Yacht for the Voiles St Tropez
Some of the yachts in the race need crew - if you're interested in getting the thrill of racing first hand, contact us and we'll put you in touch with boats who need crew. |
A picture Gallery of the Voiles St Tropez
Morning Preparations (and a few hangovers) in the Old Port
Pre race warm-ups
Sails everywhere on the Golfe of St Tropez
Setting the Starting Line
Spectator boats mingling with contestants
The race starts!
Gennakers flying on the first leg
One of the hundreds of classic yachts
The Amazing SKYWALKER, racing trimaran
The famous CHRISTINA O in attendance
Returning to port late afternoon
Party time!
Photos courtesy of Boatbookings.com Staff
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