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Les Voiles du Vieux-Port 2021
Les Voiles du Vieux-Port is the regatta for traditional sailing boats in the harbor of Marseille, in front of the Marseille City Hall.
June 18 – 20, 20213 days
- Start and finish
- Marseille, France
- Level
- Beginners, Experienced
- Languages
- English
About the event
Les Voiles du Vieux-Port is the regatta for traditional sailing boats in the harbor of Marseille, in front of the Marseille City Hall.
This regatta includes Marseille in the circuit of the prestigious meetings of the classic yachting in the Mediterranean and becomes the inevitable nautical event before the summer... For 4 days these boats will race in the bay of Marseille. At nightfall they will join the wharf until the following morning: visitors will be able to admire the brass, masts, bridges and varnishes of classic yachts.
The preservation of the history of Yachting and the international maritime heritage is what motivated the yacht clubs involved to create this special event for classic yachts. The yachts participating in this regatta were built between the second half of the 19th century and the end of the 20th century:
- "Vintage" Yachts built in wood or metal, launched before December 31, 1949, respect the spirit of their original plans.
- "Classic" Yachts built of wood or metal, launched before December 31, 1975.
- "Spirit of Tradition" Yachts built from 1970 using modern techniques and materials, but with a look and style faithful to a traditional or classic project.
Itinerary
Regatta for classic and vintage yachts
Location
Marseille, France
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
We can make an invitation for a visa, but you need to apply for a visa by yourself.
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.
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.
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.