François Tolède, Luc Poupon, and all of the team behind the organisation of the Voiles de Saint-Barth, knew that it would be something of a challenge to convince yachtsmen and racers from around the world to include this race in the West Indies on their race calendar. After that, the challenge was just as big, as they wanted to win them over by using their know how to combine a friendly event with a serious racing regatta. And yet, the skippers and owners that climbed onto the podium yesterday Direct Link
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Saint Barth-we’ll be back @ Sailtube
Altra giornata di vento teso da est a oltre 20 nodi a Saint Barth, altra giornata dedicata alle prove costiere valide per la prima edizione di le Voiles de Saint Barth. Viste le condizioni meteo, il Direttore della regata, Luc Poupon, ha impegnato i Maxi impegnati su un percorso di oltre 30 miglia, mentre agli scafi più piccoli è toccato un percorso di 19 miglia. Direct Link
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Voiles de Saint Barth, una giornata da uomini duri @ Zerogradinord.it
They wanted it and they got it! Trade winds above 20 knots over the 35 miles of the race course. After the pleasure of the strong contrasts of the first day of the very first edition of the Voiles de Saint Barth, where they found the wind they were looking for and some demanding conditions. They quite simply wanted to be out on the water as soon as possible to line up at the start between the Sugar Loaf and Saint-Jean Island, so they might enjoy another day of sailing, which they Direct Link
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Saint Barth – day 2 @ Sailtube
George David’s big Reichel Pugh-designed boat is one of the stars of the Voiles de Saint-Barth. The tactician aboard her is none other than the American skipper Ken Read, who finished second in the last edition of the Volvo … Direct Link
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Voiles de Saint-Barth: Interview with Ken Read @ BYM Sailing News
YachtPals.com Boating and Sailing News 02 Oct Classic Yacht Sailing at Les Voiles de Saint-TropezSaint-Tropez, France – The Marigold is a gorgeous 83 foot gaff-rigged cutter built in 1892. This yacht was one of Charles Nicholson’s first major designs, built and launched from the Camper and Nicholson Yard in Gosport, and has been lovingly restored to her original beauty by her proud owners. Built primarily as a day racer, Marigold usually sails with twelve guests and three crew, and can often be seen participating in classic yacht regattas in the Mediterranean during the warmer months. The yacht is currently competing at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, where this magnificent photo was taken. read more Direct Link
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Classic Yacht Sailing at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez @ Yacht Pals
