The Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy celebrates its 15th anniversary in Saint-Tropez
Press Release, Wednesday 1 July The Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy celebrates its 15th anniversary in Saint-Tropez On Thursday, 1st October, the most beautiful centenarian yachts will gather in the bay of Saint-Tropez for the 15th edition of the Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy. Held as part of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, this unique regatta has become, over the years, an unmissable event for yachts over one hundred years old. Created by the Gstaad Yacht Club and co-organised with the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez, the Centenary Trophy has, for fifteen years, celebrated the elegance, maritime heritage
Celebrating the partnerships behind the 2025 Centenary Trophy 💙⛵
The Gstaad Yacht Club extends its heartfelt thanks to all partners and friends whose dedication and generosity helped make this year’s Centenary Trophy such a success. Our long-standing collaboration with the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez remains at the heart of this regatta — their professionalism, spirit, and hospitality continue to make each edition truly exceptional. Special thanks to: The Alpina Gstaad and Chef Martin Göschel, who created an unforgettable Trophy dinner and sponsored the prize for the winning yacht. Boërl & Kroff, with Stéphane Sese, for joining as a new partner — providing THE Champagne and the prize
Leonore Wins the 14th Edition of the Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy
Leonore Wins the 14th Edition of the Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy Following the now-traditional "Swiss Night"—a festive evening celebrating Swiss culture on Wednesday at Place des Lices—it was time to return to competition on the water. On Thursday, 18 centenarian yachts took part in the 14th edition of the Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy, organized by the Gstaad Yacht Club in collaboration with the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez. Held as part of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, the regatta followed the popular pursuit race format and was sailed in a light easterly breeze. After completing a 9-nautical-mile
The Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy Returns for its 14th Edition
Press Release – Wednesday, 1st October 2025 Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy The Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy Returns for its 14th Edition The Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy returns for its 14th edition on Thursday, October 2nd, as part of the prestigious Voiles de Saint-Tropez. Nearly twenty centenarian yachts, true floating gems, will set off in a one-of-a-kind regatta, exclusively reserved for these legends of the seas. Out on the water, the spectacle promises to be breathtaking. With their majestic lines, these century-old sailboats will deliver stunning downwind runs under spinnaker and bold comebacks, where every
The Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy Returns for its 14th Edition
Press Release – Tuesday, 16th September 2025 Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy The Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy Returns for its 14th Edition The Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy returns on Thursday, October 2 for its 14th edition, as part of the Voiles de Saint-Tropez. Nearly twenty centenarian yachts are expected to take part in this one-of-a-kind regatta, exclusively open to yachts that are over 100 years old – a true tribute to elegance. On the eve of the race, Wednesday, October 1, the Gstaad Yacht Club will also kick off the festivities on land with “Swiss
A gathering of exception for the century-old classic yachts
Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy A gathering of exception for the century-old classic yachts The date is set for Thursday, October 2nd in Saint-Tropez for the 14th edition of the Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy. This one-of-a-kind regatta is exclusively reserved for classic yachts that are at least 100 years old. As in previous years, the event will take place within the prestigious setting of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, promising another colourful and memorable chapter in the history of this exceptional race. On shore, the Gstaad Yacht Club will showcase Switzerland with the 3rd edition of the “Swiss
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The Gstaad Yacht Club was founded in 1998 by a group of sailor enthusiasts with the vision to “create a unique global yacht club away from the waters, instead of another local club by the waters”. The GYC was regarded with astonishment in the beginning as a club in the mountains without water and meanwhile developed to a club with about 400 members from over 30 different countries. With sailing projects on all levels from juniors to professional sailors and the launch of the Centenary Trophy regatta in 2011 it has become a solid force on the Swiss sailing scene and for classic boats.
With more than 600 members and organizing fifteen events including the Voiles de Saint-Tropez, the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez is one of the oldest clubs in France, its origins date back to 1862. Since 2015, the merger of sailing clubs of Saint-Tropez (formerly UST Sailing and SNST) helped to broaden the horizons. Located in two beautiful places, the Club includes several centers of nautical activities: Sailing competition, sailing school and Motor Yachting.
The mix of classic yachts with ultra-modern boats is the main feature of the “Les Voiles” and its true “brand” as are the festival and the many activities on land, wide open to the Tropezians and the public.
Since 2011 during “Les Voiles de Saint Tropez “ a new special challenge has been organized, on Thursday – Jour des Defis. Initiated by the GYC in cooperation with the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez the Centenary Trophy has been launched as a race for traditional boats aged 100 years and older.
The Centenary Trophy at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez each year is a celebration of yachting history that lives long in the memory for spectators and participants. To sail on these great old boats is a privilege, to watch them is unforgettable. With the Centenary Trophy, the Gstaad Yacht Club has created a showcase of some of the most important boats afloat.
“Tying in with the race, Classic Boat magazine is delighted to be partnering with the Gstaad Yacht Club for our Centenarian of the Year trophy, which we award annually to a boat that is now enjoying her second century under sail.”
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