Saint Barth-we'll be back

François Tolède, Luc Poupon, and all of the team behind the organisation of the Voiles de Saint-Barth, knew that it would be something of a challenge to convince yachtsmen and racers from around the world to include this race in the West Indies on their race calendar. After that, the challenge was just as big, as they wanted to win them over by using their know how to combine a friendly event with a serious racing regatta. And yet, the skippers and owners that climbed onto the podium yesterday evening during the prize ceremony were unanimous in expressing their genuine satisfaction and enthusiasm. 'We'll be back!' was the cry that went out to the large crowd, who came along to honour the heroes of the week, such as George David (Rambler), Robert Velasquez (L'espérance) and James Dobbs (Lost Horizon). A first attempt that was to be a masterpiece this week, as the Voiles de Saint-Barth has left its mark on the 200 sailors that took part, and they will now be the best ambassadors to encourage other fans of fine sailing races from around the world to accept the invitation to attend.

The ingredients that made this week so successful
It seems obvious to all that this week St. Barts brought together all the ingredients that usually can only be dreamt of when thinking of such a regatta: warm, brilliant sunshine, turquoise seas with a powerful swell and strong trade winds, which were stable in direction and strength at around 20 knots throughout the regatta. Lu...

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