As always, we’re proud to be launching the festivities right here in Antibes with the famous Les Voiles d’Antibes.
If you look out to sea in June you will surely notice a flock of 19th-century sailing yachts on the horizon. They’re heading for Antibes and the scene is like something from a fairytale! Perhaps you will recognise the mythical yachts first – Moonbeam of Fife, Hallowe’en, Outlaw and Adria to name a few. These rewnowed yachts appear at regattas all around the world. Les Voiles d’Antibes showcases an impressive selection of Vintage Yachts built before 1950; Classic Yachts, built before 1976; and the modern Yachts ‘Esprit de Tradition’. Anything can happen at Les Voiles d’Antibes.
Excitement mounts amongst owners and crews as they approach Port Vauban. Here they can show off their renovations, test their upgrades and inaugurate their new purchases with a cheerful crowd of likeminded enthusiasts. Antibes is one of the buzziest regatta resorts on the circuit. It kicks off the classic yachting season and marks the first stage of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge. The morning-to-night exhibitions, parades, cocktails and challenges that take place alongside the match races contribute to the buzzy atmosphere. Les Voiles d’Antibes’ also serves as a warm up act for the famous annual jazz festival in July & August.
Five days and 23-kilometers of coastline
Races take place during the five-day event along the spectacular 23-kilometre stretch of coastline between the Bay of Antibes and our very own Juan-les-Pins. This coastline was made famous by Monet’s 1888 impressionist artwork. Just a short drive from Port Vauban, residents of Parc du Cap are ideally placed to enjoy the festivities at their leisure. But those looking to get in on the action might consider renting a private yacht for the event.
Whether you are taking part by sea or on land, we wish you a Les Voiles d’Antibes 2018 filled with adventure and joy!
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