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Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez
Late Sep-early Oct· Saint-Tropez, France
Yachting Superyacht Helicopter
Why the circuit stops here
The Mediterranean season’s elegant last dance: classic J-Class yachts and modern maxis race the same bay, then raft up in the old port for a week of crews-and-owners parties.
The money signal
Restoring a classic J-Class to racing condition costs more than building a new superyacht, and they race them.
Who's there
Classic-yacht owners (the connoisseur tier of yachting wealth), maxi racing syndicates.
How they arrive
- The harbour is the venue: berths book out months ahead and the best parties happen on deck, not on shore.
- Short-hop helicopter transfers beat the road traffic. This stop is built around its helipads.
On the calendar
Also in September: Frieze Seoul · Cannes Yachting Festival · Singapore Grand Prix · Monaco Yacht Show