Organized by the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez since 1978, the ArMeN Festival, which combines sailing, skiing and art, will take place from March 6 to 15, 2026.
Some sixty crews are competing in two weekends of regattas, a skiing event in Auron and an art event. An art exhibition organized by sculptor Cécile de Kock will be held at the Lavoir Vasserot from March 6 to 18, 2026.
Created in 1978, the ARMEN Festival is a renowned and popular event (sometimes more than 70 yachts compete).
The name "ARMEN", a contraction of ARt MEr Neige, is of course also a nod to the lighthouse of the same name.
In addition to the rankings for each discipline: Sailing, Skiing and Art, there are three prizes to be won by competitors:
The "André Hermann" Challenge: best combined ski-sail ranking
The "René Perrier" Challenge: best combined Art-Sailing ranking
And of course, the Armen Trophy: best combined Art-Ski-Voile ranking.
Note that this event counts towards the IRC Mediterranean crewed ranking.
THE MAIN PRINCIPLES OF THIS FESTIVAL :
- Art in the spotlight during Festival week: March 6-18, 2026
(A work of art must be created by one of the crew members of the participating yacht on a theme defined in advance (Cf. Art competition rules).
- A first weekend of regattas and, weather permitting, a coastal course starting from Saint-Tropez: March 7 and 8, 2026.
- A Friday ski race in Auron: March 13, 2026
- A second weekend of regattas in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez: March 14 and 15, 2026
This event is open to modern OSIRIS Habitable, IRC and Traditional yachts.
Created in 1978, the ARMEN Festival is a renowned and popular event (sometimes more than 70 yachts compete).
The name "ARMEN", a contraction of ARt MEr Neige, is of course also a nod to the lighthouse of the same name.
In addition to the rankings for each discipline: Sailing, Skiing and Art, there are three prizes to be won by competitors:
The "André Hermann" Challenge: best combined ski-sail ranking
The "René Perrier" Challenge: best combined Art-Sailing ranking
And of course, the Armen Trophy: best combined Art-Ski-Voile ranking.
Note that this event counts towards the IRC Mediterranean crewed ranking.
THE MAIN PRINCIPLES OF THIS FESTIVAL :
- Art in the spotlight during Festival week: March 6-18, 2026
(A work of art must be created by one of the crew members of the participating yacht on a theme defined in advance (Cf. Art competition rules).
- A first weekend of regattas and, weather permitting, a coastal course starting from Saint-Tropez: March 7 and 8, 2026.
- A Friday ski race in Auron: March 13, 2026
- A second weekend of regattas in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez: March 14 and 15, 2026
This event is open to modern OSIRIS Habitable, IRC and Traditional yachts.
Rates
Rates
Free entry.
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Opening times
Opening times
From 6 March 2026 until 18 March 2026 - Open everyday
