All too often the real story is what happens before and after the big event….from the archives, a wonderful series of videos from Griff Rys Jones… Sequel to Three Men in a Boat. Setting their ambitions higher this time, Griff Rhys Jones, Rory McGrath and Dara O Briain have a week to prepare for a …
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez has certainly pulled out all the stops to celebrate their 20th anniversary over the past week! Glorious sunshine and all types of breeze resulted in some sumptuous races right up close to the enchanting shores of France’s Var region. 4,000 sailors and their array of 300 Modern and Classic craft will …
John Lammerts van Bueren tells the story of Ester, one of Sweden’s crown jewels. A revolutionary design from 1901, where the world had yet to take to the sky, and where no man had visited the North or South poles. Upon Esters launching, she proved unbeatable in the races she entered for thirty years, up …
The Herreshoff S-Class Regarded as one of the most beautiful one-designs ever. It’s an instantly recognizable classic with its spoon bow, Herreshoff cabin trunk, and sharply curved mast carrying a large marconi mainsail and 5/8ths self-tending jib. The S-Class is incredibly fun to sail in all conditions. In light air the tall …
Sunday October 6th – Cippino II triumphs at Les Voiles and wins the Rolex Trophy – Saturday October 5th – Regatta Day 7 Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2019, ce n’est pas tout à fait fini… voit demain à la remise des prix ? 11 h à la Citadelle ! Friday October …
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