Royal Regattas

The public can discover the world's finest sailing yachts, sailing and competing in the Bay of Cannes. More than a hundred classic sailing yachts, ranging from 8 to 35 metres in length, are expected to take part in what is one of the world’s largest gatherings of ‘classics’. Restored and maintained with exceptional care, they bear the hallmarks of the great names in naval architecture and, in themselves, tell part of the history of international sailing. For the public, the spectacle is not limited to the regattas. Before and after the races, the yachts can be viewed at the quayside, notably at the Quais Saint-Pierre and Laubœuf, near Le Suquet and just a few minutes’ walk from the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès. The Regatta Village, open daily from 9 am to 7 pm, hosts exhibitors and entertainment, including a concert every evening. Guided boat trips also offer the chance to follow the races up close. This 48th edition is part of a long-standing history between Cannes and the world of yachting. The Cannes Yacht Club, which organises the Régates Royales, is celebrating its 165th anniversary this year. As early as the 1930s, Cannes was already a favoured meeting place for the worlds of sailing and naval architecture. The future King Edward VII had then nicknamed the city the ‘Cowes of the Mediterranean’, a reference to the famous British sailing event.