The Régates Royales – Trophée Panerai enlivens the Bay of Cannes, in late September like no other sailing event. Classics, including the Big Class, Spirit of Tradition, Metre class boats, Dragons and Tofinou one-designs will gather in a unique display of beauty, elegance and competition.
The event is run by the Yacht Club de Cannes (France) founded in 1860 and has been running for 40 years
The bay of Cannes will be, once again the place to be for sailors and fans. As the autumn is just about started, the fleet criss-crossing the bay will unite beauty, heritage and close racing. A unique line-up gathering some of the most famous yachts from last century, from the tiny Arcadia to the majestic Cambria. No less than 150 classic and traditional yachts will fight for victory on a race area close to the stunning Lérins Islands, bringing back memories from the yachting “golden age”.
The Dragons celebrate their participation to the Régates Royales de Cannes
Since their comeback to Cannes in 1987, the Dragons haven’t stopped attracting and charming fans of one-design sail racing. Some fifty crews come from ten different countries, to meet in the Cote d’Azur. The Régates Royales will pull together the best Dragon sailors for four days of very close racing.
The pop up village
Set on the Quai Laubeuf the Régates Royales –Trophée Panerai village will animate every day before and after racing time with several attractions, namely at night.
Event website: www.regatesroyales.com
Yacht Club: www.yachtclubdecannes.org