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Les VoilesThe strongest images from Saint-Tropez

Lasse Johannsen

 · 20.10.2013

Les Voiles: The strongest images from Saint-TropezPhoto: ROLEX/ C. Borlenghi
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Over a hundred of the most beautiful classic cars met on the Côte d'Azur at the end of the season to race each other around the tonnes
On board the "Vanitiy V" off Saint-TropezPhoto: ROLEX/ C. Borlenghi On board the "Vanitiy V" off Saint-Tropez

The festival is regarded as the highlight of the Mediterranean regattas and attracts at least as many spectators as participants. The field of more than 300 participating yachts is not just made up of the classic beauties for which the event is known. Maxi racers and wallys also characterise the scene.

This year, for the first time, the beauty show was supported by German car manufacturer BMW. German professional sailor Markus Wieser took the helm of the gaff cutter "Veronique" as brand ambassador, while record-breaking sailor Loïck Peyron was on hand to represent BMW France.

We have put together some of the best impressions for you in our gallery.

The once dreamy fishing village on the Côte d'Azur has been a summer residence for the European jet set since the 1960s. In October, however, it is already in hibernation. It regularly wakes up again for the Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez regatta. The harbour is filled to capacity, the streets are overflowing, the shops are open until late in the evening and restaurants can only be booked in advance
Photo: Gilles Martin-Raget
Lasse Johannsen

Lasse Johannsen

Deputy Editor in Chief YACHT

Born in Kiel, grew up on the water and on board, trained as a sailor in the club and sailing on the North and Baltic Seas. After school, navy and legal training, he worked as a trainee at YACHT from 2007-2009 in the Panorama department, which he now heads. He is also responsible for the special edition of YACHT classic, has published several books with Delius-Klasing and is deputy editor-in-chief of YACHT. Johannsen is an enthusiastic cruising sailor on his own keel and an active supporter of the German classic boat scene.

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