The 22nd edition of the Saint-Tropez Race is underway – from September 26 to October 9, the mythical rendezvous of the world’s most beautiful boats mounts the cursor for the reception of the greatest classical and modern units that will now benefit from their own event.

The Classics

The much-loved classic yachts are on the Race course. Split into 7 separate groups according to their size and rig type, yachts measuring under 24 metres will feature in this week’s races.

From the metre rule classes measuring 8m and 12m, to the Bermudan sloops, the gaff-rig cutters, the ketches and the yawls, there is something for everyone at Les Voiles.

Of particular note is the Epoque Aurique (Period Gaffers) group, were six exceptional craft will vie for the highly coveted Rolex Trophy throughout the week:

Viola, a Fife-designed jewel from 1908, which has really cut a dash over recent seasons at the major Mediterranean meets, ranks as one of the favourites with her honed crew of friends who are well-versed in the yacht’s subtleties. She’ll be up against her familiar sparring partners, Esterel (Sibille 1912), Lulu (Rabot 1897) and Nin (Quernel 1913).