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Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: Sailing yacht Avel wins Rolex Trophy in St Tropez

October 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

It seems the summer may never end in St Tropez this year. For more than one week straight, unseasonably hot weather has dominated the region, caused by a high pressure system that seemingly stalled over the northern Mediterranean. It was a week of hot sunny days and little breeze, unusual in its duration. Again today,... ... read full story

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: Racing concludes

October 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Another sultry day on the French Riviera as racing concluded for the week at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2011. For the 300 or more boats at this year’s edition, no amount of wind dances or prayers could conjure up enough breeze for a final day of racing. While both Tradition and Modern sailing yachts managed... ... read full story

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: Rolex Trophy starts to unfold

October 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez is notable for the diverse fleet of boats and superyachts that turn up each September on the Cote d’Azur for a week of racing. Nearly half the fleet of 300 modern and classic boats is sailing in the Tradition/Classic classes. The Tradition fleet is made up of 130 boats spread across... ... read full story

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: Challenge Day

October 04, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Midweek in St Tropez is traditionally a layday for the modern fleet, and sort of a busman’s holiday for the classic fleet. Challenge Day has one ‘featured’ race of the day, and a host of other informal challenges were struck for match races between competitors, solely for bragging rights.  This year, the Club 55 Cup... ... read full story

Les Voiles de Saint Tropez: Over 100 classic sailing yachts on stage in Saint-Tropez

September 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Start of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2011 - Photo Credit Carlo Borlenghi ©

There could not be a more impressive fleet of classic boats then the more than 100 sailing yachts racing this week at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. It’s an armada that showcases designers from the golden ages of yachting history: among them, Herreshoff, Fife, Sparkman & Stephens, Rhodes, Mylne, and Alden. The summer-like conditions that prevailed... ... read full story

Les Voiles de Saint Tropez celebrates 30 years

September 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The sailing calendar for classic yachts in the Mediterranean includes stops in idyllic ports including Antibes, Monaco, and Cannes. But it is the finale in St Tropez that is the not-to-be-missed conclusion for classic and modern yachts alike. This year Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez – which began life as La Nioulargue – marks the 30th... ... read full story

Les Voiles de Saint Tropez 2011: Thirty years on: the ‘Nioulargue spirit” is honoured

September 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Over four thousand crew are preparing to do battle from 24 September at the 13th edition of Les Voiles. They will be racing aboard three hundred of the finest futuristic yachts and the most elegant traditional yachts on the planet. The event will be run in the exceptional setting of the bay of Saint Tropez,... ... read full story

Sailing Yacht ANNAGINE available to charter at Les Voiles de St. Tropez

August 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing Yacht ANNAGINE is a Dijkstra & Partners designed 34 metre (111 ft) superyacht, built by J.O.M. in the Netherlands and launched in 2011. S/Y ANNAGINE is available for the prestigious event – Les Voiles de St. Tropez at the special rate of EUR 60,000 + expenses p/w – this rate for up to 6... ... read full story

4th RIVA TROPHY 2011 in Monaco and St Tropez

July 19, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The fourth Riva Trophy, an annual event reserved for Riva owners organised by Monaco Boat Service, Riva’s Monaco based dealer, was held from 8th to 10th of July 2011 in the beautiful setting of Monaco and St. Tropez. Taking part in this exclusive RIVA TROPHY 2011 event were Owners from all over Europe who have made Riva... ... read full story

FT Wally Grand Prix Series 2011: Excitement and uncertainty at midway point.

July 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The FT Wally Grand Prix Series has so far seen three exciting regattas where the race teams had to deal with adverse wind conditions, tactical challenges and a highly competitive environment. Three races into the inaugural FT WALLY GRAND PRIX SERIES and the Y3K team is leading the fleet. However, there are at least three... ... read full story

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