08.10.2017

Thank you and see you next year!

Today, the traditional glamorous awards ceremony for the Prizes and Trophies at the citadel in sunny Saint Tropez rounded off this extraordinary festival of international yachting. Nearly 4,000 skippers, captains, sailors and owners are now returning to their daily lives right around the sailing planet, some in awe, some just a little stunned by so much festivity and marine splendour throughout the past week in the wonderful bay setting in France’s Var region. The 2017 edition once again enthralled those on the water and those on shore and it’s certainly going to be a long wait for all concerned until 2018. In the meantime, seafarers and sailing fans the world over can be warmed by the memories and the thousands of dazzling images of the extraordinary and timeless racing amongst the world’s most beautiful boats.

André Beaufils, President of the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez
“We’ll naturally remember the beautiful weather conditions that guaranteed the success of this edition. 2017 is a fine vintage. Each year, I wonder how I can introduce new innovations to amaze those on shore. I have a few ideas for next year’s 20th edition. The parade by the crews seems to be running out of steam slightly so we need to think about how we can fire up the festive aspect of the event even more. The feedback from the crews and owners is excellent and it’s a pleasure to hear that. The only slight reservations relate to the on-the-water safety regarding the spectator boats. In addition, I’m very happy to witness the enthusiasm of the local, regional, national and international media with over 200 French and overseas journalists and 20 teams filming the event. Var Matin graced us with covers and very comprehensive articles every day and the partners appear to be delighted.”

Georges Kohrel, Principal Race Officer
“We enjoyed very good conditions throughout the week from Monday onwards, and though sometimes a little boisterous according to some, the wind was a constant player! There are no serious collisions to lament. However, we did see around ten or so sailors end up in the drink, without consequence fortunately! I’m very pleased with the Committees, the teams on the water and the safety guys, who were very much in demand on the water due to the presence of countless spectator boats, which didn’t always stick to the rules or respect those yachts out on the racetrack. We have been fleshing out our teams each year and we’re endeavouring to call upon our powers of persuasion to prevent visiting boats from taking the risk of getting too close to the yachts whilst racing. There is quite an education required in that department. The competitors’ safety is essential. Aside from that, everyone has worked really well, with a great display of solidarity in evidence. There have only been a few protests made to the jury, which proves that everything’s working well!”

Sailing glamour at Les Voiles:
Loïck Peyron, Franck Cammas (Babsy), Patrizio Bertelli (Linnet) Sébastien Audigane (Mariska), Sébastien Destremeau (Ikra), Christian Ponthieu (Mariska), Alain Fédensieu (Nagaiana), Antoine Carpentier (Black pepper 2), Pablo Santurde (The Lady Anne), Jochen Schuman (Open Season), Ben Ainslie (Blitzen), Marc Pajot (Tango), Marcel van Triest (Magic Carpet3), Alexia barrier (Nada), Brad Butterworth (Rambler), Jan Dekker (Rambler), Dimitri Deruelle (Team Vision), Sime Fantella (Nahima), Flavio Favini (Magic Blue), German Frers (Fjord III), Torben Grael (Linnet), Erwan Leroux (Genie of the lamp), Philippe Monnet (Lys), Lionel Péan (Babsy), Thierry Péponnet (Tango), Luc Poupon, Sébastien Col (Renata), Marie Tabarly (Mariska), Bruno Troublé (Chips), Nicolas Troussel (Daguet), Vasco Vascotto (Cannonball), Tom Whidden (Magic Carpet), Pierre Casiraghi (Tuiga)…

The rankings:
Wally
The Wallys, in their dedicated round set off Pampelonne, validated 6 superb races, alternating between windward-leewards and pretty coastal sprints. 14 of these futuristic machines were competing this week. The battle royal between the 4 Wallycento certainly lived up to its promises, Magic Carpet3 dominating the top spot for a long while against the formidable Open Season. Ultimately though, it was the ‘little’ Wally 77 Lyra that took the trophy by winning two fine races.

1- Lyra – Wally 77: 12 pts
2- Open Season – Wally 107: 14 pts
3- Magic Carpet3 – Wallycento: 15 pts

Modern craft
The 5 IRC groups all validated 4 races this week amidst a range of very varied breeze, which enabled a number of fine winners to be crowned.

IRC A
Cammas at ease in VOR 70
For Franck Cammas, stepping back aboard a VOR 70 was like riding a bike. Accompanied by Lionel Péan and crew aboard the sistership to his Groupama IV, he got the better of the Maxi 72 Cannonball and the giants Rambler and My Song, turning this week’s windy conditions to their advantage.

1- Babsy – Franck Cammas: 17 pts
2- Cannonball – Dario Ferrari: 24 pts
3- Rambler – George David: 25 pts

IRC B
1- Music – James Blakemore: 12 pts
2- Daguet – Frederic Puzin: 14 pts
3- Flo d’Orient – Bernard Coquelet : 16 pts

IRC C
1- Renata – Orel Kalomeni: 8 pts
2- Alizée – Laurent Camprubi: 10 pts
3- Arobas – Gerard Logel: 14 pts

IRC D
1- Takaoama3 – Pierre Chartier: 18 pts
2- Vito 2 – Gian Marco Magrini: 20 pts
3- Al Dente – Hubert Lombardo: 23 pts

IRC E
1- Alice – Simon Henning – 11 pts
2- Heat – Max Augustin – 13 pts
3- Expresso 2 – Guy Claeys – 16 pts

Classics:
The Classic yachts sailed some spectacular races in the bay each day. The four Fife-designed 15 m JIs competing for the Rolex Trophy completed 7 races in all.

Grand Tradition
1- Moonbeam III — Erwan Noblet: 8 pts
2- Halloween – Inigo Strez: 15 pts
3- Elena of London – Steve McLaren: 17 pts

Gaff-rigged Epoque Group A
1- Spartan – Charles Ryan: 9 pts
2- Olympian – Marc Audineau: 9 pts
3- Kelpie – Olive Pelham: 11 pts

Gaff-rigged Epoque Group B
1- Linnet – Patrizio Bertelli: 4 pts
2- Tilly XV – Joeri Moessnang: 8 pts
3- Oriole – Laurence Rames de Moers: 20 pts

Marconi Epoque A
1- Rowdy – Riendan McCarthy: 10 pts
2- Blitzen – Peter Morton: 11 pts
3- Enterprise – Hans Christian Schrijvers: 17 pts

Marconi Epoque B – the 8ms
1- Cholita – Bruno Catalan: 8 pts
2- Carron II – Jean Luc Leveque: 9 pts
3- Jour de Fête – Pascal Oddo: 18 pts

Marconi Epoque C
1- Cippino II – Daniel Sieleki: 7 pts
2- Fjord III – German Frers: 11 pts
3- Comet – Marc Marciano: 16 pts

Marconi Epoque D
1- Sonda – Eric Leprince: 5 pts
2- Nagaiana – Alain Fédensieu: 14 pts
3- Java – Schengili: 15 pts

Marconi Classic A
1- Lys – Philippe Monnet: 8 pts
2- Eugenia V: 13 pts
3- Yanira – Andre de Leon: 13 pts

Marconi Classic B
1- St Christopher – Daria Cabai: 9 pts
2- Aigue Blu – Fabrice Garau: 20 pts
3- Palynodie II – Henri Ferbus: 16 pts

Marconi Classic C
1- France – Thierry Verneuil: 9 pts
2- Ikra – Sebastien Destremeau: 10 pts
3- Sovereign – Nicolas Berenger: 10 pts

Guest Group
1- Maria Giovanna II – Jean Pierre Sauvan: 7 pts
2- Alibaba II – Jorge Blanco: 9 pts
3- Windhover – Olivier Poulain: 12 pts

Modern Marconi
1- Camomille – Jean Louis Nathan: 12 pts
2- Jolt – Peter Harrison: 17 pts
3- Aetos – Nicolas Sihouris: 13 pts

15 M JI
15 mJI after 7 races. Mariska is declared the winner thanks to the number of race wins posted, namely four.
1- Mariska – Benjamin Redreau: 14 pts
2- The Lady Anne – Le May Richard: 14 pts
3- Tuiga – Pierre Casiraghi: 20 pts
4- Hispania – Jose Rabane: 23 pts

The Yacht Club de France’s Autumn Cup
12 m JI:
1- Ikra – Sébastien Destremeau
Gaff Group
1- Tilly XV – Joerg Moessnang
Classic Group:
1- Maria Giovana II – Jean Pierre Sauvan
Marconi Group:
1- Argyll – Griff Rhys Jones
Marconi B Group
1- Cippino II – Martin Billoch
Tofinou Group
1- Pitch – Patrice Ribaud

The Trophies:

Rolex Trophy: Mariska – Christian Niels – 15 m JI

Edmond de Rothschild Trophy: Renata – Orel Kalomeni – IRC C

BMW Trophy: Wally 77 Lyra – Jaimie Anderson – Wally

Tropheminin: Stele – Pascale Ligier
The Town of Saint-Tropez Trophy: Renata –Orel Kalomeni – Modern boats, all categories combined
Parade: Asana
Bowling (petanque) competition: Java Bleue

Yacht Club de France Trophy: Tilly XV – Joerg Moessnang
Loro Piana Trophy: Babsy – Franck Cammas – IRC A
Kappa Trophy: Music – James Blackmore – IRC B
Enata Trophy: Tokaoma3 – Pierre Chartier – IRC D
Marines de Cogolin Trophy: Alice – Simon Henning IRC E
Le Byblos Trophy: Spartan – Charles Ryan Gaff-rigged Epoque A
Pommery Trophy: Linnet – Patricio Bertelli Gaff-rigged Epoque B
Jetfly Trophy: Rowdy – Brendan Mc Cathy Marconi Epoque A
SNSM Trophy: Cholita – Bruno Catalan Marconi Epoque B
Esprit Village Trophy: Cippino II – Daniel Sieleki Marconi Epoque C
Air France Trophy: Sonda – Eric Leprince Marconi Epoque D
Mercantour Trophy: Lys – Philippe Monnet Marconi Classic A

Partners to Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez
ROLEX
BMW
GROUPE EDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD
WALLY
KAPPA
HOTEL BYBLOS
MERCANTOUR EVENTS
LES MARINES DE COGOLIN
L’ESPRIT VILLAGE DE SAINT-TROPEZ
POMMERY
JETFLY
DANONE
SUZUKI MARINE
LORO PIANA
ENATA
MARE NOSTRUM
AIR FRANCE
CHEVALIER TORPEZ (LES VIGNOBLES DE SAINT TROPEZ)
SUN 7 GRAPHIC

PROGRAMME:
MODERN YACHTS
Saturday 30 September – Sunday 1 October: Registration and inspection
Monday 2, Tuesday 3, Wednesday 4, Thursday 5(J. Laurain Day, Challenge Day), Friday 6 and Saturday 7 October: Coastal course, 1st start 11:00am

CLASSIC YACHTS
Sunday 1 and Monday 2 October: Registration and inspection
Sunday 1 October: finish of the Yacht Club de France’s Coupe d’Automne from Cannes
Tuesday 3, Wednesday 4, Thursday 5 (J. Laurain Day, Challenge Day, Club 55 Cup, GYC Centenary Trophy), Friday 6 and Saturday 7 October: Coastal course, 1st start 12:00 noon

Prize-giving for everyone
Sunday 8 October, from 11:00am

Organisation:
Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez, Commodore: André Beaufils
Principal Race Officer: Georges Korhel
On the water organisation: Philippe Martinez
On shore logistics: Emmanuelle Filhastre
Financial management: Delphine Reusse
Registration: Frédérique Fantino
Communication: Chloé de Brouwer
Website: www.lesvoilesdesaint-tropez.fr
Facebook: Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez official
Twitter: @VoilesSTOrg

Press Relations: Maguelonne Turcat
Tel +33 (0)6 09 95 58 91
Email magturcat@gmail.com

Photos:
Gilles Martin-Raget, www.martin-raget.com

02.10.2017

– One race for the 15 M JIs
– Tomorrow, everyone out on the water! Classic and Modern craft set to invade the bay

This first day of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2017, traditionally marked by the start of competition for some 180 Modern yachts, including 14 sumptuous Wallys and the four 15 MJIs competing in the Rolex Trophy, was transformed into a ‘reconnaissance mission’ for most of the crews, as they made the most of the lack of breeze to cruise around the bay sizing up their opponents for Tuesday’s racing. Tomorrow, once everyone hits the water, the outlook is much more hopeful with a favourable westerly wind due to sweep all the race zones in the glorious sunshine synonymous with Saint Tropez.

The 15-metre craft put on a show in Saint Tropez
This is the third meeting of the season for the 4 majestic Fife designs, the last survivors of the 15m JI class. After the Balearics and the Monaco Classic week, the crews of Hispania, Tuiga, The Lady Anne and Mariska were itching to get going on their quest to win the prestigious Rolex Trophy, which is this year dedicated to them. Fortunately, theirs was the only class to race today and they were treated to a windward-leeward course at the very heart of the Bay of Saint Tropez. The light airs didn’t make things easy for the Race Committee and the gaff cutters had to wait until 15:30pm to hit the racetrack in a very light 5-6-knot south-westerly wind. Mariska utterly dominates this class, as her appearance in France’s Var region bore witness, but she was under some serious pressure from The Lady Anne, 1912, and her predominantly Spanish crew that includes Pablo Santurde, one of the hot favourites in the Class40 for the upcoming Transat Jacques Vabre. The lightweight Mariska naturally took the win ahead of The Lady Anne.

Classic Yachts: newcomers galore
Tomorrow, Tuesday, the Classic yachts will be getting down to some action. Among the most notable newcomers is the debut appearance from the 1913 P Class Chips designed by America’s Cup genius, Starling Burgess. Helmed by Imoca sailor Alexia Barrier, it will also be the first time the 6 m JI Nada (Fife 1930) has sailed at Les Voiles. From the star category of large gaff-rigged schooners, another newcomer will be Doriana, a 38m Wedell-Wedellsborg design built in 1930 by the Frederiksund yard in Denmark, which will be sailing alongside Elena of London and Puritan.

Back for more at this 2017 edition, we have the beautiful ketch Hygie (24m – Severi 1930), the Bermudan sloop The Blue Peter (19.65m – Mylne 1930) as well as the very elegant Bermudan cutter Eilidh (17.75m – Mylne 1931). If the number of participants among the classics is slightly up this year, this is also doubtless thanks to the large contingent of metre boats: 6 M, 8 M, 10 M, 12 M, 15 M and 23 M JI. Among the Modern Marconi rigs, which race in line with the same calendar as the traditional yachts, we note the arrival of the latest creation from the Latitude 46 yard, the Tofinou 10 M’Lou 2 designed for family coastal cruising.

12 Tofinous competing
The Tofinous, elegant day boats made of teak and varnished mahogany, have made themselves at home at Les Voiles de Saint Tropez. Boasting a family that becomes ever larger each year, 12 boats will be representing the range between 9.5 and 12 metres. They’ll be sailing with five other yachts of the same spirit from the Black Pepper yard, the Code 0s.

Team Jolokia: in the name of diversity
Jolokia is the name of the hottest chilli pepper in the world. It’s also the code name chosen by a rather atypical crew, who will be making their debut at Les Voiles on the Volvo 60 Libertalia. Team Jolokia is an initiative where the notion of citizenship is central and it was launched in 2013 with the aim of demonstrating that diversity is a source of richness, with crew from all different origins: men, women, youngsters, seniors, from France and overseas, people with various disabilities, experienced sailors and some with no experience of sailing at all. Each year, a crew is recruited because of their diversity, with or without nautical experience. The professional skipper is Jean-François Levasseur. The boat is based in Lorient, with a number of English races to her credit, including the Fastnet. The Team Jolokia association has the backing of patrons and there will be 5 women and one less able-bodied sailor aboard the boat throughout Les Voiles.
www.teamjolokia.com

Today’s partners:
WALLY, the future starts here
Born from the imagination and the desire of a well-informed yachtsman, Italian Luca Bassani, the Wallys precisely adhere to the criteria that guided the major naval architects of the last century. Performance, elegance, design, simplicity and comfort. In creating the Wallys, Luca Bassani wanted to be able to manoeuvre his large yacht with a much smaller crew, and even singlehanded, by using the most advanced technologies to simplify things and make the yacht easier and more fun. And so it was that the Wallys were created, combining the iconic style of this brand with the waterlines of the world’s best naval architects. 40 boats now embody this philosophy of yachting, some spanning over 24 metres in length. Today, the Wally Class is the largest division of racing super yachts in the world. The range now also extends to high-performance motor boats thanks to the „Wallypower“ line and the innovative motoryacht from the Wallyace line. Over the years, Wally has become a loyal partner to Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez thanks to its pioneering spirit in a technological environment that is constantly calling itself into question. 14 craft are present this year, including the brand new Wallycento “Tango”.

Pommery
In 1976, Paul-François Vranken launched into the world of champagne and created the Vranken champagne brand with the aim of offering a delightful champagne for everyone to enjoy.
Today, the gamble has paid off for the Vranken-Pommery Monopole group that has made its name thanks to its powerful portfolio of prestigious international brands. These include Pommery, Heidsieck & Co. Monopole, Vranken, Château La Gordonne, Rozès and others.
As Europe’s leading wine grower, the group has an exceptional heritage spanning different appellations and regions, such as Champagne, Provence, the Camargue and Douro. These regions are producers of high quality wines from which each brand draws on its image, its resources and its roots.

Suzuki Marine
Suzuki is further strengthening its involvement in watersports activities by going into partnership with the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez for the next three years.
Suzuki is providing its partners with a series of outboard engines for a fleet that ensures the supervision and safety of its activities. This series includes engines from the portable range with the DF20A, the sports range with the DF90A and DF40A, as well as the performance range with the DF200APX.
In light of this partnership, Suzuki is present at the 19th edition of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. In Les Voiles’ prestigious race village, located on the Esplanade du Port, Suzuki Marine is welcoming the public in a dedicated space. Suzuki Marine will also be awarding a Trophy during the prize-giving ceremony, which will take place on Sunday 8 October.
“We’re delighted by this collaboration with the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez. By becoming a partner, Suzuki Marine will benefit from visibility in a whole new context. Together with the Société Nautique de St-Tropez, we share the same values of enthusiasm, solidarity and performance, supported by a rich history. As such this partnership was an obvious step forward,” explains Christophe Vassas, Director of the company’s Marine business.

Results from the Yacht Club de France’s Autumn Cup
12 m JI
1- Ikra – Sébastien Destremau
2- France – Thierry Verneuil
3- Chancegger – Glad Esben

Gaffer Group:
1- Tilly XV – Joerg Moessnang
2- Linnet – Patrizio Bertelli
3- Lulu – Bernard Manuel

Classic Group:
1- Maria Giovanna II – Jean Pierre Sauvan
2- Espar II – Pierre Antoine Rousseau
3- Saint Christopher – Daria Cabai

Marconi 1 Group
1- Argyll – Griff Rhys Jones
2- Seven Seas of Porto – Marcus Kemp
3- Enterprise – H. Christian Schriver

Marconi 2 Group
1- Cipino II – Martin Billoch
2- Josephine – Marc Froeschke
3- Fjord III – Perry Winthrop Scott

Tofinou
1- Pitch – Patrice Ribaud
2- Pippa – I. Morrisson
3- Team 42 – Jean-Pierre Mustier

Partners to Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez
ROLEX
BMW
GROUPE EDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD
WALLY
KAPPA
HOTEL BYBLOS
MERCANTOUR EVENTS
LES MARINES DE COGOLIN
L’ESPRIT VILLAGE DE SAINT-TROPEZ
POMMERY
JETFLY
DANONE
SUZUKI MARINE
LORO PIANA
ENATA
MARE NOSTRUM
AIR FRANCE
CHEVALIER TORPEZ (LES VIGNOBLES DE SAINT TROPEZ)
SUN 7 GRAPHIC

PROGRAMME:
MODERN YACHTS
Saturday 30 September – Sunday 1 October: Registration and inspection
Monday 2, Tuesday 3, Wednesday 4, Thursday 5(J. Laurain Day, Challenge Day), Friday 6 and Saturday 7 October: Coastal course, 1st start 11:00am

CLASSIC YACHTS
Sunday 1 and Monday 2 October: Registration and inspection
Sunday 1 October: finish of the Yacht Club de France’s Coupe d’Automne from Cannes
Tuesday 3, Wednesday 4, Thursday 5 (J. Laurain Day, Challenge Day, Club 55 Cup, GYC Centenary Trophy), Friday 6 and Saturday 7 October: Coastal course, 1st start 12:00 noon

Prize-giving for everyone
Sunday 8 October, from 11:00am

Organisation:
Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez, Commodore: André Beaufils
Principal Race Officer: Georges Korhel
On the water organisation: Philippe Martinez
On shore logistics: Emmanuelle Filhastre
Financial management: Delphine Reusse
Registration: Frédérique Fantino
Communication: Chloé de Brouwer
Website: www.lesvoilesdesaint-tropez.fr
Facebook: Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez official
Twitter: @VoilesSTOrg

Press Relations:
Maguelonne Turcat
Tel +33 (0)6 09 95 58 91
Email magturcat@gmail.com

Photos:
Gilles Martin-Raget, www.martin-raget.com

18.09.2017
THE VOILES DE SAINT-TROPEZ: BACK TO BASICS

Just two weeks to go before the start of the 2017 edition of the Voiles de Saint-Tropez. Some highlights and essentials which make up this iconic get together, organized by the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez, which brings together some 300 of the world’s most beautiful classic and modern boats in the gulf. Here are 5 things you need to know before you get there…. obviously!

* This year, the Voiles takes place entirely in October: Why?
As a rule, the Voiles takes place over the weekend that bridges September and October. A particularity of the 2017 calendar gives the option of two weekends that fall into these criteria. Hence the traditional feeder race from Cannes to Saint-Tropez hosted by the Yacht Club de France’s autumn cup determines the date, kicking-off the start of the Voiles on Sunday, October 1st.

* The Modern yachts: a new Wallycento!
4th prestigious arrival to the Wallycento class, Tango, skippered by Marc Pajot, makes its debut appearance on the racing scene. Without doubt, this is the Wally not to be missed. The IRC fleet holds its breath welcoming brand new 72-foot maxi, Canonball, built by Premier Composite Technologies in Dubai under the plans of Botin Partners, already with a win at Palma Vela and a second at the Copa del Rey under its belt. A first-class show is guaranteed amidst the big players of the series: My Song, Rambler, La Bete (former Rambler), Varsovie and Wallyno. Worth watching is the evolution of Monaco Yacht Club’s Imoca, Malizia II, along with significant developments in the “Spirit of Tradition“ class with Farfalla, Savannah and Vintage. Pressure is on for the IRC C, an impressive class with some great contenders (GP42, TP52, Swan, Ker, Farr, IMX, and prototype Nivelt). 2016 winner, TP 52 Team Vision has changed hands and comes back as Renata with Sébastien Col onboard. In IRC B nine out of ten of the top ranking 2016 fleet will be present, similarly in IRC D, eight of the top ten boats are returning players.

*The Classics: a symphony of schooners and centenarians
New-comer to the Voiles de Saint-Tropez and to the queens of the gaff-rigged schooners is 38-meter Doriana, designed by Wedell-Wedellsborg, built in 1930 by the Frederiksund shipyard in Denmark. She joins in the ranks of Elena of London and Puritan. These great dames are youngsters amidst the fleet of more than 25 centenarians proudly headed by gaff-cutter Nan of Fife (1896). Also welcome this year to the Mediterranean is special guest, American P-Class Chips (16m35 – 1913). Amongst the beauties returning to this year’s 17th edition is the ketch Hygie (24m – 1930), Bermudan sloop Blue Peter (19.65m – 1930), and the elegant Bermudan cutter Eilidh (17.75m – 1931) amongst others. An increase in participants within the realms of the classics is due in part to the expanding range of the meter classes: 6M, 8M, 10M, 12M, 15M, and 23M J1. The Modern Marconis who race alongside the Classics, welcome the latest arrival to the Tofinou class from Latitude 46 shipyard, M’Lou2.

* Trophies: the essentials
The Rolex Trophy will this year go to the best in the 15 M JI class
The BMW Trophy will be awarded to the winner of the Wally class
The Edmond de Rothschild Group Trophy goes to first in IRC C class

* On shore: not to be missed
Monday October 2nd, 9.00 am blessing of the fleet from the terrace of the Sube (restricted access)
Wednesday 4th, 6pm boules competition, Place des Lices
Thursday 5th, 6.30 pm crew parade on the dock
Tuesday 3rd, Friday 6th, Saturday 7th, 5pm – 9pm musical entertainment on the dock and in town

In brief:
Saint-Tropez – Saint-Barth: in the name of the Saints
Tragically hit on September 6th by the passage of Hurricane Irma, the small island of Saint-Barths, well known in the sailing community, can count on support from the sailors of the most famous village in the Var. Saint-Barths is the destination of the Route du Rosé, an Atlantic crossing under the initiative of Patrice de Colmont in the 1990s with the complicity of wine producers from the region. This jewel of the Caribbean has retained a special place at the Voiles de Saint- Tropez and has over the years welcomed its crews. To mark this solidarity, the president of the Société de Saint-Tropez, André Beaufils, has launched an initiative on how to best aid in the restauration of nautical activities on the island.

Vendée Globe: Around the world from Saint-Tropez to Saint-Tropez
This solo, unassisted circumnavigation of the globe is known and recognized as the ultimate in sailing races. Many dream it, few realize it. Achieved by Sébastien Destremau, we find a sailor who holds his own important place in the history of the Tropezian regatta with 10 years at the helm of the legendary 12 mJI Ikra, (one of the two original participants of the Nioulargue, founding regatta to the Voiles de Saint-Tropez). Crossing the finish line at Les Sables d’Olonnes on March 11th, 2017, the navigator has one more leg to complete his tour of the world. Returning this year to race in Saint-Tropez, he will present his book.
Seul au Monde : 124 jours dans l’enfer du Vendée Globe,
The story of an incredible inner voyage, by Sébastien Destremau
Publisher: Xo

Team Jolokia: red hot!
Jolokia is the name of the world’s hottest chilli pepper. It is also the code name chosen by an atypical crew who will make its debut at the Voiles this year on the Volvo 60 Libertalia. And it’s not only the key government departments: Labour, Health and Sports who support Team Jolokia. It is a peoples‘ initiative launched in 2013 whose goal is to demonstrate that there is richness in diversity, mixing the origins of its team members: men, women, young people, seniors, French nationals, foreigners, people with disabilities, experienced or not in the knowledge of sailing. A challenge that takes on new meaning in the context of a race.
www.teamjolokia.com

Les partenaires des Voiles de Saint-Tropez
ROLEX
BMW
GROUPE EDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD
WALLY
KAPPA
HOTEL BYBLOS
MERCANTOUR EVENTS
LES MARINES DE COGOLIN
L’ESPRIT VILLAGE DE SAINT-TROPEZ
POMMERY
JETFLY
DANONE
SUZUKI MARINE
LORO PIANA
ENATA
MARE NOSTRUM
AIR FRANCE
CHEVALIER TORPEZ (LES VIGNOBLES DE SAINT TROPEZ)
SUN 7 GRAPHIC

PROGRAMME
MODERN YACHTS
Saturday 30 September – Sunday 1 October: Registration and inspection
Monday 2, Tuesday 3, Wednesday 4, Thursday 5(J. Laurain Day, Challenge Day), Friday 6 and Saturday 7 October: Coastal course, 1st start 11:00am

CLASSIC YACHTS
Sunday 1 and Monday 2 October: Registration and inspection
Sunday 1 October: finish of the Yacht Club de France’s Coupe d’Automne from Cannes
Tuesday 3, Wednesday 4, Thursday 5 (J. Laurain Day, Challenge Day, Club 55 Cup, GYC Centenary Trophy), Friday 6 and Saturday 7 October: Coastal course, 1st start 12:00 noon

Prize-giving for everyone
Sunday 8 October, from 11:00am

Organisation :
Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez, Commodore : André Beaufils
Principal Race Officer: Georges Korhel
On the water organisation: Philippe Martinez
On shore logistics: Emmanuelle Filhastre
Financial management : Delphine Reusse
Registration : Frédérique Fantino
Communication : Chloé de Brouwer
Website: www.lesvoilesdesaint-tropez.fr
Facebook: Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez official
Twitter: @VoilesSTOrg

Press Relations :
Maguelonne Turcat
Tel +33 (0)6 09 95 58 91
Email magturcat@gmail.com

Photos :
Gilles Martin-Raget, www.martin-raget.com