The Voiles de St Tropez is one of the most prestigious regattas in the Mediterranean. Both ultramodern yachts and rare wooden yachts participate in it. It attracts sailors from all over the world to get together in the beautiful bay of Saint-Tropez to find out who is better. Yachtmen and women of all levels, including beginners, partake in this exciting regatta.
The origins of the regatta began by a happy coincidence at the end of September 1981. An American couple who had a Swan linger, arrived in Saint-Tropez after having taken part in the Swan Cup in Porto Cervo. They took part in a few SNST regattas, got to know people and, one fine day, when the owner talks about his success in regattas, the 12 Meter Ikra makes its entry into the port. Someone then said: “And Ikra , do you think you could beat him?” Immediate response: “Why not, if Ikra accepts the challenge.” The Ikra skipper, agrees to go out for a regatta the next day. What started as a crazy challenge between a Swan 44 and a 12 Meter JI has grown significantly since.
*** Les Voiles de St Tropez 2025 has been confirmed to start September 27th 2025, however, the exact schedule has yet to be released. We do not believe the dates below will be altered, but please occasionally check this page as we will be updating it as soon as the full official schedule is released.
The nearest airport to Saint-Tropez is Toulon/Hyeres (TLN) Airport which is 43.8 km away, you also have Nice, Monaco and Marseille airports
25th September. 12:00
Arrival in St. Tropez and welcome on board at the yacht club. You will be met by your skipper and other team members, followed by a safety brief and the regatta programme. The day will include getting to know your crew, cleaning and organising the boat, and making final preparations for the regatta.
On the Racing Side:
2 pm – 7 pm: Welcome of sailboats at Port Maxis, Modern and Traditional
Village Side:
9am-7pm: Reception of competitors and confirmation of registrations
6.30pm – 9pm: Live music in the village of Les Voiles
On the Racing Side:
9am – 7pm: Reception of competitors and confirmation of registrations
Afternoon: Arrival of the YCF Autumn Cup (Cannes-Saint-Tropez)
Village Side:
Reception of the competitors
5pm: inauguration of the Village des Voiles (by invitation)
6.30pm – 9pm: Live music at the Village des Voiles
8pm: Prize-giving ceremony for the YCF Autumn Cup (Cannes-Saint-Tropez) (by invitation)
On the Racing Side:
From 11 a.m. Modern Sailing Races (Portalet)
From 12 p.m. Maxis Yachts Races (Pampelonne)
Village Side:
9 am: Blessing of the boats by Father Jean-Paul Gouarin (Balcon du Sube)
6:30 pm – 9 pm: Live music at the Village des Voiles
On the Racing Side:
From 11 a.m. Modern Yacht Races (Portalet)
From 12 p.m. Maxis Yacht Races (Pampelonne)
From 12 p.m. Traditional Sailing Races (Portalet) including the Rolex Trophy
Village Side:
6:30 pm – 9 pm: Live music at the Village des Voiles
8 pm: SNSM Sardinade evening towards the red lighthouse Mole Jean Reveille (to be confirmed)
Lay Day. Use this day to recover and relax or explore St Tropez! Any events being hosted by the race organisers will be updated in our Itinerary App.
On the Racing Side:
Day off for the Maxis
From 11am Modern Sailing Races (Portalet)
From 11am Traditional Sailing Races (Portalet) including the Rolex Trophy
Village Side:
6:30 pm – 9 pm: Live music at the Village des Voiles
7:00 pm: La Pétanque des Voiles (boules competition – Place des Lices)
Race Day 6-7 starting from 9am and finishing by 6pm. 1 race per day.
On the Racing Side:
Challenge
Day From 12 noon Club 55 Cup (Portalet)
from 12:15 pm: Wally Rocket 51 Race Match
12:30 pm: Centenary Regatta (Gstaad YC Trophy)
1:30 pm: start of the challenges
From 12 noon Maxi Yachts Races (Pampelonne)
Village Side:
9 am: Parade of children from Saint-Tropez schools on the port
6:30 pm: Parade of the crews on the port
6:30 pm- 9 pm: Live music at the Village des Voiles
Prize-giving ceremony of the Gstaad Yacht Club Centenarians’ Trophy (by invitation)
On the Racing Side:
From 11 a.m. Modern Yacht Races (Portalet)
From 12 p.m. Maxis Yacht Races (Pampelonne)
From 12 p.m. Traditional Sailing Races (Portalet) including the Rolex Trophy
Village Side:
6:30 pm – 9 pm: Live music in the village of Les Voiles with the group KAAZ
8 pm: Crew evening (reserved for participants)
On the Racing Side:
Saturday 04/10 From 11 a.m. Modern Yacht Races (Portalet)
From 12 p.m. Maxis Yacht Races (Pampelonne)
From 12 p.m. Traditional Sailing Races (Portalet) including the Rolex Trophy
Village Side:
6:30 pm – 9 pm: Live music at the Village des Voiles
7 pm: Maxi Yachts prize-giving ceremony (reserved for participants)
11 am: Presentation of the Modern and Traditional sailboat awards (by invitation)
5 pm: Closing of the Village des Voiles
Before departure, we kindly ask everyone to help with a general cleaning and tidying of the boat.
