{"id":8283,"date":"2026-06-18T18:16:33","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T16:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.societe-nautique-saint-tropez.fr\/lifestyle-and-the-grand-return-of-the-j-class-at-les-voiles-de-saint-tropez"},"modified":"2026-06-18T18:16:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T16:16:42","slug":"lifestyle-and-the-grand-return-of-the-j-class-at-les-voiles-de-saint-tropez","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.societe-nautique-saint-tropez.fr\/en\/lifestyle-and-the-grand-return-of-the-j-class-at-les-voiles-de-saint-tropez","title":{"rendered":"Lifestyle and the Grand Return of the J-Class at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This celebration of sports, elegance, and camaraderie is set to take place from September 26 to October 4, when the 28th edition of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez will be held. Expertly organized by the teams at the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez, this celebration invites you to join in but does not impose a seating arrangement. With its three fleets\u2014Modern, Traditions, and Maxis\u2014eclecticism is the order of the day, and the return of the J-Class boats is the highlight of the event. Coming from all corners of the world, some 3,500 crew members will celebrate the art of regatta racing against the stunning backdrop of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. <\/strong> A spectacle unlike any other in the world<\/strong>Stroll along the quays in the evening and lose yourself in the rigging of the most beautiful classic yachts, the minimalism and majesty of the Maxis, or the technological elegance of the fleet of modern sailboats. Don\u2019t miss a single one of the departures, which follow one after another like a parade at noon at the Portalet Tower; try to guess who won as the gulf fills up again come evening\u2014a promise that the day has only just begun in the narrow streets of Saint-Tropez or at the Bar des Voiles\u2026 That\u2019s what Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez is all about! And no one ever tires of it, year after year, ever since the first Nioulargue in 1981\u2014of which this one-of-a-kind regatta week is the worthy successor. While the formula remains unchanged, each year brings its own array of new features for exclusive experiences. In 2025, the majesty of the three-masted schooner Atlantic enchanted spectators. Scheduled to return in 2026, the 1905 North Atlantic crossing record-holder \u201c will share the spotlight with at least three Class J yachts<\/em>,\u201d reveals Pierre Roinson. \u201cMuch like last year, these very large vessels honor Les Voiles, but their presence in the harbor\u2014where areas accommodating drafts of more than 5 meters are limited\u2014will require us to make some choices<\/em>,\u201d continues the president of the SNST, who has already received more than 250 registration requests with more than three months to go before the event. <\/p>\n\n

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A warm welcome, a love of celebrations<\/strong>Relocated to the Jean R\u00e9veille pier in 2023, the revamped Les Voiles village has given the event an exceptional scale and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. This space, straddling the harbor and the gulf where the general public and VIPs mingle, would be nothing without the expertise of the technical teams from the company responsible for setting up the village, as well as the support of the main partners of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. Always striving for improvement, the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez has appointed an Artistic Director this year to take a fresh look at the event\u2019s social spaces. The plan includes standardizing signage and logos, improving wayfinding for the public, and ensuring smooth traffic flow throughout the site.This marks a new step forward for the 28th edition of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, which promises to be a year full of celebrations. The year 2026 will mark the 20th anniversary of the partnership with Rolex, as well as the 100th anniversary of the Comit\u00e9 International de la M\u00e9diterran\u00e9e, not to mention the 150 years of maritime commitment by the Edmond de Rothschild family through the Gitana saga\u2014a line of iconic boats unique in the world.So, save the date! Spotlight on: The Saint-Tropez Yacht Club\u2019s Commitment to<\/em><\/strong>\u2019<\/em>America\u2019s<\/em><\/strong>\u2019<\/em>s Cup<\/em><\/strong>The organizing club for Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, the SNST also serves as the supporting club for the French La Roche-Posay Sailing Team, \u201c <\/em>which can count on the unwavering support of the SNST\u2019s 500 members, who are delighted to be a cornerstone of this new campaign,\u201d says President Pierre Roinson. <\/em> The Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez is, in fact, taking on the challenge of the oldest international sports trophy for the second time; its 38th edition will take place in 2027 in Naples, competing against its counterparts from England (Royal Yacht Squadron), Italy (Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia), Swiss counterparts (Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Gen\u00e8ve), American counterparts (Sail Newport), and Australian counterparts (Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club)\u2014not to mention, of course, the New Zealand Defender (Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron).<\/em> 2026 Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Program<\/strong>Saturday, September 26<\/strong>: Registration ConfirmationSunday, September 27<\/strong>: Registration confirmation: Results of the Yacht Club de France Fall Cup (Cannes\u2013Saint-Tropez)Monday, September 28<\/strong>: Regattas for the Maxis and ModernsTuesday, September 29<\/strong>: Maxi, Modern, and Classic Regattas, including the Rolex Trophy Wednesday, September 30<\/strong>: Regattas for the Modern and Classic classes, the \u201c \u201d (including the Rolex Trophy) and a day off for the MaxisThursday, October 1<\/strong>: Club 55 Cup, Gstaad Yacht Club Centenarians\u2019 Trophy (staggered starts), Challenge Day, and for Modern and Classic boats, the \u201c \u201d Regattas for MaxisFriday, October 2<\/strong>: Maxi, Modern, and Classic Regattas, including the Rolex TrophySaturday, October 3:<\/strong> Maxi, Modern, and Classic regattas, including the Rolex Trophy, Awards ceremony for the Maxi class, including the Edmond de Rothschild Trophy, Awards ceremony for the Rolex TrophySunday, October 4<\/strong>: Awards ceremony for the Modern and Classic categories, including the BMW Trophy and special trophies. PARTNERS OF LES VOILES DE SAINT-TROPEZ<\/strong> <\/strong>Major Partner<\/strong>ROLEX Premium Partners<\/strong>, BMW, EDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD Preferred Partners<\/strong>, WALLY, SUZUKI MARINE, BRIG Associated Partners<\/strong>, VSC CORPORATE RECOVERY CONSULTING,, PORT DES MARINES DE COGOLIN,, NORTH SAILS Vendors<\/strong>:MERCANTOUR EVENTSBYBLOSPEPINIERE DU GOLFECHAMPAGNE BARONS DE ROTHSCHILD CHATEAU SAINT-MAUR CRU CLASSEMAITRES VIGNERONS DE LA PRESQU\u2019ILE DE SAINT-TROPEZ Institutional Partners of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez <\/strong>CITY OF SAINT-TROPEZPORT OF SAINT-TROPEZSAINT-TROPEZ TOURISMESPRIT VILLAGE IN SAINT-TROPEZFRENCH SAILING FEDERATIONYACHT CLUB DE FRANCE INTERNATIONAL MAXI ASSOCIATIONINTERNATIONAL MEDITERRANEAN COMMITTEE Organization:<\/strong>Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nautique de Saint-Tropez, President: Pierre RoinsonChief Race Officer: Georges KorhelRegistration: Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique FantinoMarine Safety: Gilles DoyenLogistics and Supplies: Alice Coquant Communications and External Relations: Chlo\u00e9 de BrouwerEditorial: Pierre-Marie Bourguinat Websites: www.lesvoilesdesaint-tropez.fr<\/a>; www.societe-nautique-saint-tropez.fr<\/a>Facebook: Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez OfficialX (formerly Twitter): @VoilesSTOrgInstagram: les_voiles_de_saint_tropezVideo: Guilain Grenier, Footage by 6 G Production\/SNSTPhoto credit, mandatory attribution: SNST\/Gilles Martin-Raget Press Relations: Maguelonne Turcat<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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