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Saint-Tropez Builds Towards A Grand Finale

Saint-Tropez Builds Towards A Grand Finale

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2026 has delivered a week of intense racing, with major titles decided across the fleets and the final prizegiving still to come.

The final racing day at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez brought bright sunshine and a steady easterly breeze to the fleet, with plenty still at stake across 20 categories. While several major titles were decided, the celebrations will continue on Sunday with the remaining Modern and Tradition prizegiving. Yapıştırılan markdown

Olympian Claims The Rolex Trophy

The P Class fleet produced one of the closest battles of the regatta. Olympian secured the Rolex Trophy after a dramatic final day, overcoming a penalty in the opening race before winning two races and then taking the crucial final victory over direct rival Chips. Yapıştırılan markdown

The victory marks another chapter in the history of the Rolex Trophy, which was awarded for the 20th year at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. Yapıştırılan markdown

Tradition Fleet Produces Multiple Winners

The Tradition classes also delivered a series of notable results.

Elena of London won the Big Boat category, while Tuiga, with Jimmy Spithill, claimed the Grand Tradition title. In the Epoque Gaffers, Kismet dominated with three victories from four races.

In Epoque Marconi A, Leonore finished first ahead of Falcon and Carron II among 19 competitors. Lak II won Epoque Marconi B, while Resolute Salmon took the IOR title. In the 12mR class, Kiwi Magic secured victory on a tie-break over French Kiss. Yapıştırılan markdown

Jethou Takes The Maxi Title

In the Maxi fleet, Jethou won the Edmond de Rothschild Trophy after entering the final day level on points with V. A victory in the final coastal race gave Jethou the championship. Yapıştırılan markdown

Meanwhile, V won the 2026 IMA Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge. Yapıştırılan markdown

Svea Wins In J Class

Svea finished at the top of the J Class fleet after winning three of the six races. Rainbow and Hanuman remained close throughout the week, while Svea also received the Corinthian Kings Cup. Yapıştırılan markdown

Spirit Of Lorina Takes The BMW Trophy

In the Modern fleet, Spirit of Lorina claimed the BMW Trophy in IRC 0. The Botin-designed TP52 remained at the front throughout the week and secured the title despite Kilara 2 winning the final race. Yapıştırılan markdown

The remaining Modern and Tradition prizegiving, including the BMW Trophy and special trophies, will take place on Sunday, October 4, bringing the 2026 edition of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez towards its final celebrations. Yapıştırılan markdown

📍 Saint-Tropez, France
📸 SNST / Gilles Martin-Raget

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