35. Régates Royales – Trophée Panerai

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Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Six days to the start

From next Saturday, September 21st, 90 classic yachts, 40 Dragons and 8 Broad One Design (BOD) will take part to the 35th edition of the Régates Royales – Trophée Panerai. In the magnificent backdrop of the Bay of Cannes, some one thousand sailors from all over the world will gather and compete with the ultimate goat of winning. Before being able to put set ones hands on the prestigious Trophy, the sailors will have to show a steadfast consistency and team spirit to race these yachts, some of which are over a century old, in first position over the finish line on the different courses designed by the Race Committee.

After an intense summer season, many sailors would do anything not to miss the Regates Royales, one of the most cherished rendez-vous in the French and international sailing calendar. Once again, for their 35th edition, the “Royales”, will set a record number of participations, with over one hundred confirmed entries expected to gather on the French Riviera.

The Classics in numbers
There will be at least 90 classic yachts competing for the title throughout the regatta. Behind this double digit number, though, there are 45 designers, 12 centenaries, 22 measuring more than 20 metres in length, 9 over 30 metres and 3 over 40 metres long with sail areas as large as 1,200 square metres, that is to say as much as an Olympic swimming pool… Just numbers, one may say, but these majestic boats sailing off the Lérins Islands and Cap Roux, will get more than one admiring head turn. Back ashore, the quays become a living yachting history book, for the enjoyment of enthusiasts who will have the chance to be just inches away from these beautiful craft, savouring their looks and distinctive wooden perfume. It’s a show, that is for sure, but it is also and foremost the true competition what will be at the centre of the sailors’ talk. Year after year, the Régates Royales is centre stage for real sailing battles and victory is always much fought for with even scores at times, as it was the case in 2012 for Thendara and Moonbeam III.

Dragon and BOD, may the best win
Things could not be simpler than with the one design Dragons and Broad One Design classes. The first to cross the line is the winner; the second is second and so forth. It’s one design sailing and Russian skipper and title-holder Anatoly Loginov (Annapurna) is a master of this game. The Régates Royales would not be what it is without the Dragons as every edition dozens of crews come from all over Europe to have their 8,90 metres long boats ready to align for the first start on Tuesday. During the week long series, the Race Committee will launch some ten races for a group of competitive sailors who will fight to the last inch for a win. A superb show is guaranteed every day, and especially on Thursday the 26th, a day dedicated to Mauritius. We can expect great things too from the Broad One Design (BOD), a new class to watch closely and one that will ensure both exciting and fun racing to watch.

A tribute
Jean-Claude Montesinos, President of the Yacht Club de Cannes, organiser and soul of the Régates Royales, recently passed away. His good spirits, his joie de vivre, his famous sense of humour and his incredible energy will be deeply missed on the pontoon this year but, surely, the 35th Royales will be the best tribute to the man, the organiser and the sailor.

For over 8 years the Société des Régates de Cannes and the Yacht Club de Cannes has been organising the Régates Royales. The regatta is supported by the City of Cannes, a title sponsor Panerai.

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The Régates Royales – Trophée Panerai are organized by the: Yacht Club Cannes

17.09.2013 - Six days to the start