– Varuna wins the Rolex Trophy – Kiwi Magic supreme among the 12mRs – Final curtain for the IRCs; 123 Modern yachts round off their season in the Gulf – Prize-giving at 11:00 hours tomorrow, Sunday, at La Ponche
– Varuna wins the Rolex Trophy – Kiwi Magic supreme among the 12mRs – Final curtain for the IRCs; 123 Modern yachts round off their season in the Gulf – Prize-giving at 11:00 hours tomorrow, Sunday, at La Ponche
Canon fire, bagpipes, English and French sea shanties… the 2,500 or so sailors competing on the Modern and Classic yachts hit the racetrack at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez one last time this morning with beaming smiles, the weather heaven-sent once again. Indeed, it’s been a packed week of the most stunning racing, punctuated by the event highlights which have earned Les Voiles an amazing international reputation over the past 25 years. For a long time to come, the Challenges, the Club 55 Cup and the Centenarians Race will remain etched on the memories of all the participants and the huge crowds both on land and out on the water. Each of the 4 IRC groups and the 8 Classic groups have crowned some very worthy champions, after fending off some stiff opposition throughout the numerous races contested, (4 for the Classic yachts and 5 for the Modern yachts). Enjoying magical, summery conditions, blessed with sufficient breeze to put on a show, one and all were treated to the incredibly rare spectacle of sailboats of all sizes, ages and designs racing at the highest possible level. All the heroes will be celebrating until late into the night, their heads and their hearts filled with images of the sea, the sails, the spray and the laughter, which they will treasure for another year until they return for another wonderful edition of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez in 2024.