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Pasqui Trophy 2006 Report

10/2006 – Spring is in the air At the second edition of the Trophée Pasqui, from May 18th to 21st 2006, the classic yachts gliding around the bay of Villefranche sur Mer began their regatta season in French waters. In Spring, the sea picks up almost as quickly as the wind. Fresh from their winter […]

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  • Voiles d’Antibes 2006

    10/2006 – Full sail ahead in Antibes The 11th Voiles d’Antibes, held from May 31st to June 4th 2006, is now another prestigious stage of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge, along with the likes of Imperia and Cannes. This change was decided last year, to celebrate the regatta’s 10th anniversary. For both participants and the […]

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  • Sessa C52: Italian know-how

    07/2006 – Italian know-how At last year’s Cannes boat show (2005), the leading Italian shipyard Sessa Marine presented the new addition to an already well-furnished range, with its new 52-foot flagship. This Italian cruiser contains all the know-how developed by Sessa over many years. Above deck In line with the times, the C52 is equipped […]

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  • On board Seaway

    06/2006 – Seaway: original elegance and spirit Sitting aboard the Seaway on May 19th, enjoying the sunshine and following the fleet of classic yachts gathered in the Bay of Villefranche for the Trophée Pasqui regatta, is truly a unique and privileged position to be in. The TSMY Seaway was loaned by her owners to the […]

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  • Arcoa Mystic 44

    05/2006 – Construction The Mystic 44 is the latest model from Normandy-based brand Arcoa. Despite an excellent reputation in yachting circles for producing reliable, comfortable and functional boats, Arcoa was off the market for eight years until it was bought by French manufacturers ACM a few years ago. There are three models in the Arcoa […]

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  • On board Moonbeam IV

    Moonbeam IV: pure pleasure The weather was perfect for Moonbeam IV as the first regatta of the Voiles d’Antibes got underway on Thursday 1st of June 2006. It had snowed overnight in the Alps, but now the bay was bathed in sunlight and the south-easterly wind was blowing at 15 knots. On board, 20 pairs […]

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  • Régates Impériales 2006

    06/2006 – Wednesday May 24th: 1st race Is this really the Mediterranean? Under a leaden sky, the sea dark as ink, with cool showers, the quay of honour looked more like Brittany, but the preparations for the first race were well underway, though much like the weather, things seemed somewhat slow and heavy due to […]

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  • Voiles Latines St Tropez – 2006

    05/2006 – A key event for the Mediterranean From the 11th to 14th of May 2006, Saint-Tropez hosted the 6th edition of the Voiles Latines. The regatta, dedicated to the Mediterranean's maritime heritage, has become a major event in just 5 years. The 6th Voiles Latines was presented to journalists at the Paris boat show, […]

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  • Pasqui Trophy 2006

    05/2006 – A celebration of marine carpentry. From May 18th to 21st, Villefranche-sur-Mer hosts the second Trophée Pasqui, which is the second stage of the 2006 Mediterranean Circuit after Majorca in Spain. Under the patronage of the Odyssée d'Ulysse Yacht Club, the event in the Bay of Villefranche is a gathering of some of the […]

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