The final morning of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2025 brought gusts over 50 knots—enough to rattle halyards and double mooring lines—but the mood in port was anything but subdued. Sheltering ashore at Place des Lices, sailors, owners, and spectators gathered for a prize-giving that marked the end of what organisers hailed as a “superlative edition.”
President Pierre Roinson of the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez praised the 2025 “vintage” as one of the most successful ever: 81 classic yachts and 41 Maxis created a record line-up, while the schooner Atlantic and her peers “worked their magic” for the crowds along the quay. He noted that “everyone aboard these boats loves the sea and yachting,” a sentiment echoed throughout the fleet.
Among the Maxis, competition was fierce. V (Karel Komarek) took the Edmond de Rothschild Trophy for best Maxi 1 ahead of Capricorno and Leopard 3, while Django 7X claimed the Maxi GP title. Crazy Diamond (Enzo Pellizzaro) topped both the Maxi 5 class and the overall Town of Saint-Tropez Cup, capping a flawless series. In the Big Boat classics, Cambria (Chris Barkham) captured the Rolex Trophy, narrowly ahead of Elena of London and Atlantic.
Principal Race Officer Georges Korhel, marking his 27th Les Voiles, reflected on continued progress in race management, closer ties with the International Maxi Association, and exemplary behaviour from competitors. He highlighted Friday’s Rolex Trophy start as “absolutely incredible,” with Atlantic sharing the line with the largest classics—a sight he said would remain etched in memory.
Beyond the racing, festivities flourished. Edmond de Rothschild’s sponsorship added fresh energy, from a lively crew soirée and boules competition to the 20-minute Friday fireworks display that lit up the old port. The event’s hallmark Corinthian ethos—part camaraderie, part theatre—was ever-present, reaffirming why Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez remains the jewel of Mediterranean sailing.
Full results and official coverage: lesvoilesdesaint-tropez.fr/en/a-superlative-edition
