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The most popular
The grail, the high mass, the Mecca: many religious references have been attributed to the sacrosanct Spi Ouest France, the first edition of which was run in 1979. Bringing together several hundred competitors, among whom the rock stars of ocean racing like to mingle.
This year, you had to get along well with your crew to take part. Gales, squalls and rain were the order of the day, with the sun making a few rare appearances. But La Trinité is always a big hit with regatta sailors, so attendance has been on the rise for several years now.
The most pleasant
The longest-running Mediterranean classic celebrates its 60th anniversary e edition in 2026. Bringing together an average of around one hundred yachts, the Snim combines both constructed and coastal courses, the most popular of which is the first day, which sends competitors off the Calanques and usually finishes in the middle of the night.
This year, the racers were lucky enough to compete in bright sunshine and medium winds, offering dream conditions on a stretch of water renowned for its technical prowess.
The dates for the 2026 editions of these two classics are already known. Are you up to the challenge?
