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Velux 5 Oceans : Thousands flock to see historic three-masted tallship Belem

October 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The beautiful tallship Belem, one of France’s most famous boats is a majestic three-masted tallship that was welcomed to the VELUX 5 OCEANS race village in La Rochelle. ... read full story

Introducing the Tempus class by Humphreys Yacht Design and Arkin Pruva Yachts

October 06, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Rob Humphreys of Humphrey Yacht Designs’ latest project, the Tempus Class, is a commission from the owner of Arkin Pruva Yachts inspired by a J class hull that has evolved to become a cruising and charter friendly yacht. ... read full story

Voiles de Saint-Tropez: Ikra wins Trophy

October 05, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Les Voiles de Saint Tropez 2010 bowed out this Sunday with the traditional prize-giving at the citadel, before setting a date for next year and an anniversary edition. The 30th anniversary of the original Nioulargue regatta – initially named the Club 55 Cup – will be celebrated from 24th September to 2nd October 2011. ... read full story

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2010 Results

October 03, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 2010 edition of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez concluded with the prizegiving at La Citadelle, the 16th century fortress set imposingly overlooking the white-capped Golfe de Saint-Tropez. More than 1000 competitors and supporters gathered as Andre Beaufils, President of the Les Voiles Organizing Committee presented awards with other dignitaries from Saint-Tropez and event sponsors. ... read full story

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: LUCK OF THE DRAW

October 03, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Leading their classes in the Tradition division going into today’s final race – and tied for the Rolex Trophy – were Graham Walker’s NYYC 40 Rowdy in the Epoque (Classic) Marconi 1, and Yves-Marie Morault’s 12 metre, Ikra in Grands Classiques. ... read full story

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. Conditions worth the wait.

September 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

At Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez., the ‘grand epoque’ big boat class that included Thendara, Altair, Elena, Sunshine, Milena, and Iduna got off the starting line around 3pm and were sent on a 14 mile nautical mile course that had a short leg to a mark upwind and then a downwind reach to a turning mark off St Raphael and a beat back to the finish line off of Saint-Tropez. ... read full story

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. Gentle Breeze for the Classic sailing yachts

September 28, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Though generous earlier in the day for the Modern class with about 6-8 knots, the wind was not cooperative by midday for the first start and the first race of the week for the Tradition class yachts, dropping to 2-3 knots on the Golfe de St Tropez. ... read full story

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez France: Day 1

September 28, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez France, the grande finale of the yachting season began today. Nearly 300 yachts filled the Vieux Port and nearby marinas for the weeklong Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. Spectacular fall weather conditions, a brisk mistral from the north with clear blue skies, prevailed. ... read full story

Regates Royales-Trophee Panerai : Summary of Day 3

September 23, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Today’s 15 miles long coastal race strengthened the provisional leaders’ position. Among the Big Boat, Moonbeam of Fife skippered by Erwan Noblet scored another first, leading on the 15 Metre Tuiga helmed by Bernard D’Alessandri and representing Yacht Club de Monaco. ... read full story

Regates Royales Trophee Panerai: Summary of the day

September 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Today saw the first coastal for the seventy seven Classic Yachts of the Régates Royales – Trophée Panerai and three races in a row for the sixtythree Dragons, in ideal wind conditions. ... read full story

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