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29th September 2023 to 7th October 2023

Volvo 70: HYPR – Les voiles de St Tropez, Maxi Week

From £2795 per person

Deposit 25%. Final balance due 12 weeks before departure.
Experience the thrill of sailing on a high-performance Volvo Open 70 for the prestigious regatta of Les voiles de St Tropez.
Clear
Suited to
Singles, Couples, Groups
Difficulty
Moderate - Some sailing experience and good level of fitness required
Nights onboard
8
Vessel type
Volvo Open 70 (gen 2) - HYPR
Vessel length
70ft
Skipper
Yes
Berth Style
Typical racing bunk in shared quarters. Very basic.
Insurance Required
Yes

Join HYPR for the Voiles de St Tropez one of the most prestigious regattas in the Mediterranean. Both ultramodern yachts and rare wooden yachts participate in it.

7 nights: 29 September -  07 October 2023

From £2,795 per person*

The regatta attracts sailors worldwide to get together in the beautiful bay of Saint-Tropez to find out who is better. Yachtmen and women of all levels, including beginners, partake in this exciting regatta.

You will be given the opportunity to enhance your skills in every job onboard this iconic offshore racing machine. From navigation to helming, with practice in trimming, grinding, and foredeck, you can get as stuck in as you like on this exhilarating trip.

Push your comfort zone for a truly genuine life experience as an elite ocean racer, with basic race yacht accommodation and freeze-dried food: the trade-offs for an invigorating ride.

29 September 2023 – Crew Arrival, tour, and briefing at the marina in St Tropez. You will experience a mixture of onshore and on-the-water training in preparation for the awesome regatta.

During this racing campaign, you’ll have the opportunity to try multiple roles on board, including, helming, grinding, pit, and bow.

30 September – 07 October 2022 – The start of the fantastic regatta for a week full of great racing with Maxi racing yachts. 50 modern “Maxi Yachts” are expected in the second week.

If you would like to stay on the boat the night before or after the regatta to match your flights, please let us know in the comments section of your booking.

  • A place on the crew
  • Professional crew (Skipper, Mate/Navigator and two watch leaders)
  • All training
  • Food, fuel and mooring fees
  • Lifejacket with AIS
  • Travel to or from the boats
  • Food ashore
  • Some sailing experience is required.
  • A good level of fitness required.

St. Tropez, France - Closest international airports are Nice Airport or Marseille Airport

St. Tropez, France - Closest international airports are Nice Airport or Marseille Airport

29 September 2023 – Crew Arrival, tour, and briefing at the marina in St Tropez. You will experience a mixture of onshore and on-the-water training in preparation for the awesome regatta.

During this racing campaign, you’ll have the opportunity to try multiple roles on board, including, helming, grinding, pit, and bow.

30 September – 07 October 2022 – The start of the fantastic regatta for a week full of great racing with Maxi racing yachts. 50 modern “Maxi Yachts” are expected in the second week.

If you would like to stay on the boat the night before or after the regatta to match your flights, please let us know in the comments section of your booking.

Waterproof or soft kit bag (no
hard cases with wheels)

Foul weather gear
2 complete set of dry clothes
Passport
Sleeping bag
Hat and gloves
Sun cream
Any medication you require
Seasickness pills if needed
Water bottle
Warm layers as required
Safety knife
Headtorch
Sailing boots