Les Voiles de St. Tropez
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Start:83990 Saint-Tropez, France
Finish:83990 Saint-Tropez, France
Les Voiles de St. Tropez
The most gorgeous regatta, full of evening events and parties!
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez is one of the most significant events in the world of yachting and certainly the most beautiful of the Mediterranean regattas. It involves not only ultra-modern yachts, but also rare wooden yachts, which all gather in this wonderful place.
Sports excitement at sea, gets along well with a rich entertainment program on the beach. And can it be otherwise when it comes to Saint Tropez.
The founder of the regatta is the director of Club 55 Beach Club - Patrice de Colmont. The history of the regatta began 30 years ago, in the distant fall of 1981 with an impromptu race between two small yachts. How it all began? Throwing a regatta route on a car map, two participants rushed to the finish line, which was opposite Club 55, where they had a wonderful dinner. After the race, both teams feasted and had fun in a club restaurant, during which they were joined by a reporter from a local magazine who wrote an article about the super regatta in Saint Tropez. From that moment the history of this regatta began, with a unique adventure spirit, which it has preserved so far!
Les Voiles de St. Tropez
September 28, 2019 — October 6, 2019from €2,000 / 9 days / 1pers.
Events schedule
Day of arrival of participants in Saint-Tropez, France, greeting each other!
9:00 -19: 00 Crew Welcome, Member Registration, “Village des Voiles” (Sails Village) is open to the public
Arrival of yachts in the port, registration of participants
17:00 Grand Opening of “Village des Voiles”
19:00: Welcome cocktails
20:00 Awarding of the Cannes Regatta - Saint-Tropez (by invitation)
9:00 Blessing of boats by the priest of Saint-Tropez from the balcony of the Sube Hotel. Greeting traditional yachts
11:00 Coastal racing, modern yachts, approximately 15 nm Evening Party, Animation of the city and the harbor
11:00 Coastal racing for traditional and modern yachts. In the evening, musical accompaniment in the city and in the port
11:00 Coastal racing for traditional yachts and modern yachts In the evening, "Bowl Competition" in the square, music in the city and in the harbor
12:00 Longevity Regatta (centenary boats), approximately 15 nm 18:00 Parade of traditional Yachts, Longevity Award
11:00 Coastal racing for traditional and modern yachts
20:00 Crews party - at “La Ponche” (by invitation)
11:00 Coastal racing for modern yachts
18:00 Live music and dancing in the Village of Sails and musical entertainment in the city
11:00 Awarding ceremony (by invitation) in the Citadel or in the Village of Sails
FAQ
Can I participate in a regatta if I don’t have yachting experience?
Yes, of course. There will be an experienced skipper and team members on the yacht. They will give you a role and teach you everything you need to know to be a useful team member and feel comfortable.
Will I be able to steer a yacht?
Yes, all team members will definitely try themselves in different roles to better understand each other. Standing at the helm is an integral part of training for beginners as well as setting sails, and helping the team during moorings.
Where will I live during the regatta?
As a rule, participants in the regatta live on the yacht. The boat has everything you need for a comfortable stay: nice beds, a kitchen, a shower with toilet. If you do not want to live on a yacht, then you can arrange to stay at the hotel onshore.
What will we eat?
The crew decides altogether what kind of food they prefer to eat and makes necessary purchases. Simple dishes can be cooked, usually taking turns. Some regattas offer daily meals and intensive evening program for all crews.
Do you help with a visa?
We can make an invitation for a visa, but you need to apply for a visa by yourself.
Will I have seasick? What should I do if I have sickness?
Most people tolerate some seasickness easily. If you feel that you are starting to feel sick, it is best to get at the steering wheel or tune the sails. Get yourself busy, show your body that you don’t have time to get sick, you have to fight for victory in the race. There are also many quite effective medicines from sickness. If you start taking them in advance, then the probability of seasickness is almost zero.
How and where will I meet the crew and the captain?
Before each trip, we organize an online meeting where participants get to know each other and the captain. The captain will answer all your questions. The crew will have a group chat so you can get to know each other before the start of the regatta. Then you will meet in the marina.
What clothes do I need?
The main rule is to dress comfortably and according to the weather. Clothing: • windbreaker and pants or shorts; • shirt/jacket with UV protection (thermal underwear and fleece); • adjustable hat/cap; • gloves. We recommend to purchase a long-sleeved jacket with UV protection in order to protect yourself from the sun and strong wind. Yachting shoes should be: • light, with non-slip white outsole; • with the fixed heel; • with a tightly closed nose. During the sailing without shoes, you can fall or injure your fingers and feet on the deck. There are many protruding parts on the boat that are easy to catch. Unfortunately, even experienced sailors are not protected from unpleasant injuries when they ignore this simple rule.
