"Les Voiles d'Antibes" are open to the following classes:

Vintage, Classic

and Spirit of Tradition Yachts (C.I.M. Jauge)

Guarantors for the preservation of yachting history and international maritime patrimony, these vessels, built between the second half of the 19th Century and the end of the 20th Century, perpetuate yacht owners passion and knowledge from generation to generation. They immortalise also the passion and knowledge of the architects, builders, tradesmen, captains and crew who have helped carry them through time, so that we may enjoy their magnificent inheritance.

Vintage Yachts: Yachts built in wood or metal, launched before December 31st, 1949, respecting the spirit of their original plans.

Classic Yachts: Yachts built in wood or metal, launched before December 31st, 1975.

Spirit of Tradition Yachts: Yachts built since 1970 using modern techniques and materials, respecting the look and the style of a traditionnal Vintage or Classic Yacht.

The Metric Classes

These yachts were designed uniquely to race. Created in 1906 in London, this rating rule was the origin of 10 different classes from 5 to 24 “Metre”. Their class name in meters does not actually represent the length of the boat, which is based on a complicated mathematical equation. In actual fact, a 12 Metre, for example, is over 20 metres length on deck!
Selected for eleven editions (1958 to 1987), as the official class of the America’s Cup, the 12 Metres will challenge each other in spectacular Match Racing duels in front of the walls of the old town of Antibes. Match Racing is one of the Voiles d’Antibes Juan-Les-Pin’s most exciting characteristics.