Sail in Style at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2024: A Must-Attend Regatta Event
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2024 is in full swing, with Day Three showcasing both Modern and Classic boat races. The Modern class offers a wide range of boats, from small day sailors to TP52s, all competing under IRC ratings. Wednesday saw exciting racing in the Moderns class with a strong nor’wester wind providing ideal conditions.
The Classics class at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez features nearly 80 yachts, ranging from the impressive 180-foot racing schooner ‘Elena of London’ to the charming 102-year-old Solent Sunbeam ‘Dainty’. These classic boats enjoyed a thrilling coastal race on Wednesday, taking on the challenging nor’westerly winds.
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