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Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2010 Results

October 03, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 2010 edition of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez concluded with the prizegiving at La Citadelle, the 16th century fortress set imposingly overlooking the white-capped Golfe de Saint-Tropez. More than 1000 competitors and supporters gathered as Andre Beaufils, President of the Les Voiles Organizing Committee presented awards with other dignitaries from Saint-Tropez and event sponsors. ... read full story

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: LUCK OF THE DRAW

October 03, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Leading their classes in the Tradition division going into today’s final race – and tied for the Rolex Trophy – were Graham Walker’s NYYC 40 Rowdy in the Epoque (Classic) Marconi 1, and Yves-Marie Morault’s 12 metre, Ikra in Grands Classiques. ... read full story

America’s Cup: TEAMORIGIN will not be a challenger

October 03, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

TEAMORIGIN, the yacht racing team established by Sir Keith Mills, and skippered by triple Olympic Gold Medallist, Ben Ainslie, has announced that it will not be challenging for the next America’s Cup scheduled for 2013. ... read full story

Pendennis Yachts Christopher and B105 receive rigs from New Zealand

September 30, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Pendennis Shipyard has announced today the arrival of three large carbon fibre rigs for two of their stunning yachts: the sailing yacht Christopher and the SY B105. ... read full story

H2X Catamaran Blue Coast 95 launched

September 30, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The fourth biggest sailing catamaran in the world, Blue Coast 95' from the French shipyard H2X was launched yesterday. ... read full story

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. Conditions worth the wait.

September 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

At Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez., the ‘grand epoque’ big boat class that included Thendara, Altair, Elena, Sunshine, Milena, and Iduna got off the starting line around 3pm and were sent on a 14 mile nautical mile course that had a short leg to a mark upwind and then a downwind reach to a turning mark off St Raphael and a beat back to the finish line off of Saint-Tropez. ... read full story

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. Gentle Breeze for the Classic sailing yachts

September 28, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Though generous earlier in the day for the Modern class with about 6-8 knots, the wind was not cooperative by midday for the first start and the first race of the week for the Tradition class yachts, dropping to 2-3 knots on the Golfe de St Tropez. ... read full story

Holland Jachtbouw to build sailing yacht Yankee

September 28, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Holland Jachtbouw signs contract for the construction of the stunning J-Class 39.5 metre sailing yacht Yankee. ... read full story

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez France: Day 1

September 28, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez France, the grande finale of the yachting season began today. Nearly 300 yachts filled the Vieux Port and nearby marinas for the weeklong Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. Spectacular fall weather conditions, a brisk mistral from the north with clear blue skies, prevailed. ... read full story

Design Unlimited and Reichel Pugh’s 100m mega sailing yacht – the largest luxury sailing yacht ever built.

September 28, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Design Unlimited and Reichel Pugh Yacht Design introduced their 100m mega sailing yacht – the largest luxury sailing yacht ever built at the 2010 Monaco yacht Show. The remarkable new high performance 100m design 100m mega sailing yacht is modern, graceful, and instantly stands out for its enormous yet still private external areas. ... read full story

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