THE SAILS OF ANTIBES

Antibes

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Les Voiles d'Antibes, from June 04 to 08, 2025 is the world's largest classic yachting event.
Come to the Port Vauban d'Antibes to admire the yachts and enjoy the atmosphere of the sailing village.
Discover the world's finest traditional yachts since the 19th century, which have shaped the history and values of yachting.

Voiles antibes COPYRIGHT - Marc Pelissier-min

The sails of Antibes

Created in 1996, Les Voiles d'Antibes takes place every year during the first week of June.
This emblematic event extends over five days, four of which are dedicated to racing.
The festivities take place at the Môle Sud and on the Esplanade du Pré aux Pêcheurs, located in Port Vauban and the town of Antibes.
The coastal courses are particularly popular as they are visible from the coast, offering a unique spectacle for spectators.
The event is a flagship race on the Mediterranean circuit, combining luxury with sporting tradition.
Participants will race along the 23 km coastline of the bays ofAntibes and Juan-les-Pins.
It's the biggest Mediterranean classic yachting event of the spring.

The most beautiful yachts

Admire a selection of the world's finest yachts.
Each year the participants are renewed, but a hard core of mythical boats is to be discovered, such as :

• Ikra, a legendary yacht entered in the 1964 America's Cup. 
• Sovereign, large cruise ship 
• Thendara, a tall ship from the 1950s
• Lelantina tall ship from the 1930s 
• Outlaw; speed boat 
• Adria, big ferry
• Cambria, yacht from 1928
• Tuiga, a competition sailing ship from 1909

The other yachts will belong to one of its four families:

• European yachts built before 1950
• Classic yachts built before 1976
• Yachts with tradition
• Metric class: 6MJI, 8MJI, 12 MJI

The Voiles d'Antibes village

The Village des Voiles d'Antibes is a space open to the public free of charge, where a friendly atmosphere and exchanges are the order of the day.

Every day from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., around the refreshment stands, international crews discuss their maneuvers, strategic choices and the day's course.
Numerous exhibitions and events on the themes of the sea and the environment are organized.
These moments offer spectators, whether enthusiasts or neophytes, the opportunity to immerse themselves in the fascinating world of sailing.

This space also welcomes partners and artists, who take advantage of the event to share their know-how and creations.
Rather than being purely commercial, the Village des Voiles d'Antibes is first and foremost a place of exchange for yachting professionals, artists and all lovers of the sea.

The Port Vauban and the Old Town of Antibes vibrate to the rhythm of a rich and varied program of events: exhibitions, educational workshops, musical performances and daily concerts, not forgetting the challenges and competitions that punctuate these five days of festivities.
The event delights crews and public alike, creating a joyful and dynamic atmosphere.

Sailing program - Show schedule

In anticipation of the publication of the 2025 program, we present the previous edition. 

OFFICIAL PROGRAMME 2024
Every day from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm: Exhibitions, Artists, Special Events.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Signing Sessions

Wednesday MAY 29, 2024
10am - 6pm Competitors Welcome - Registration Day
7pm LIVE MUSIC BY DJ CBIO - PRÉ AUX PÊCHEURS

Thursday, May 30, 2024
10h00 - 17h00 Regatta (1st leg) - First Race
18h30 - 20h30 LIVE MUSIC BY JEAN-PIERRE COUDERC - Môle Sud
19h00 LIVE MUSIC BY DJ SALSA - PRÉ DES PÊCHEURS
21h00 LIVE MUSIC BY LA MEZCLA PA'CA - PRÉ DES PÊCHEURS

Friday MAY 31, 2024
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Regatta (2nd leg) - Second Race
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm LIVE MUSIC BY KISS KIDS - PRÉ DES PÊCHEURS
9:30 pm LIVE MUSIC BY BLAH BLAH - PRÉ DES PÊCHEURS

Saturday JUNE 1, 2024
SOS Breast Cancer Day
10h00 - 17h00 Regatta (3rd leg) - Third Race
18H00 - 21H30 LIVE MUSIC BY LES BOOGIE MEN - MÔLE SUD
21h00 LIVE MUSIC BY BACK TO THE 80'S - PRÉ DES PÊCHEURS

Sunday JUNE 2, 2024
10h00 - 17h00 Régate (4ème Manche) - Fourth Race
18h30 Remise des Prix / Prize Giving Ceremony
20h00 -00h SOIRÉE NOSTALGIE GÉNÉRATION 80

What you're about to see!

Les Voiles d'Antibes welcomes around 65 yachts and over 700 crew.
With over 29 nationalities represented, this is a truly international event.
Yacht sizes range from 10 to 40 meters, with notable participants including the 50-meter Shenandoah, the largest yacht to have participated, and the 9-meter Djinn, the smallest.
The oldest yacht to take part was the Partridge, dating from 1885.

In brief:
- Yachts: Approx. 65
- Crew: Over 700
- Nationalities represented: Over 29
- Volunteers: 85
- Yacht sizes: Between 10 and 40 meters
- Yachts that have participated since the beginning: 400
- Largest Yacht that has participated: Shenandoah, 50 m
- Smallest Yacht that has participated: Djinn, 9 m
- Oldest Yacht: Partridge, 1885

Volunteers and Partner Organizations

The event would not be possible without the invaluable help of 85 volunteers.
Les Voiles d'Antibes also collaborates with renowned organizations such as the Fédération Française de Voile, the Comité International de la Méditerranée, the Association Française des Yachts de Tradition, the Société des Régates d'Antibes, and the Yacht Club de France.

Practical information

Access

The Port de Vauban, in the heart of Antibes, is easily accessible. A parking lot is available next to the port.

Tariff

Access to the village is free.

Chargeable to race participants. Registration 2024 .