Saint-Tropez, "Bailli de Suffren Trophy" sailing yacht race
The Mediterranean’s most beautiful yacht race is also its longest race for classic yachts. Now in its 12th edition, the Trophée Bailli du Suffren is run over three legs:
Saint-Tropez – Porto Rotondo (Sardinia) – Trapani (Sicily) – Malta
The event takes its name as well as its start and finish locations from the 18th century French admiral, Pierre André de Suffren de Saint-Tropez, who spent his early career in Malta where he received the title of "Bailli de Suffren" from the Knights of St John.
Known among his sailors and his enemies (most notably the British) as "Admiral Satan", this formidable seafarer enjoys a reputation in his native France that is comparable to Horatio Nelson's in Britain. His statue stands on the quay in Saint-Tropez.
Tourism and yachting in Saint-Tropez
From 15th to 19th June, the fine yachts of the Giraglia Rolex will be chasing each other around the bay before finally setting off towards Italy. Then on 22nd June, we will embark towards Malta on the beautiful classic and modern yachts participating in the Trophée Bailli de Suffren.