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In September, La Croisette vibrates to the rhythm of Cannes’ Royal Regattas with a fleet of more than 50 dragons and close to 80 classic yachts, some of which still aren’t showing their one hundred year age! A real spectacle on the water in the bay of Cannes – not to be missed!

THE REGATES ROYALES IN CANNES: A SPECIAL DATE FOR SAILING ENTHUSIASTS!

Calling all lovers of old rigs, dragons and other classic yachts – make a date to be in cannes every year in september..

Here, it is the boats that create a stir during this real world championship in classic yachting, where Classics, Metrics, Tofinou, Dragons… meet.

Over 7 days, the red carpet is rolled out to accommodate these traditional sailing boats – the « Lords of the Sea ».

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HOW TO ATTEND THE RÉGATES ROYALES IN CANNES?

From the land or sea – whatever your point of view.

The first suggestion, which will cost you nothing, is to admire the boats on the Old Port in Cannes, sitting on the Midi beach and watching them go out to sea. The atmosphere on the quayside is extraordinary: between waiting for the signals, the race starting and boats returning, there is always something happening.

Another option – some companies organize sea trips during the regattas, for example Trans Côte d’Azur .

Watch the races as they happen for a reasonable price ranging from €30 to €46.

THE REGATES ROYALES, IS NOT JUST AT SEA!

Visit the village des régates.

Activities and many events, especially in the evenings, move to the land at the Royal Regatta Village in Cannes on Quai Laubeuf. Between the opening ceremony, tug of war, concerts and parties, crew parades, award ceremonies and exhibitors stands with original products: optical items, clothing, handicrafts, jewellery, pearls from Tahiti… The party is always in full swing at the Royal Regatta Cannes.

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Simply one of the finest event of the season for classic yachts.

They may be from the America’s Cup, the Volvo Ocean Race, the Mini Transat, or they can simply be offshore or Olympic sailors. Or maybe all of the above. Many sail champions can be seen on the dock during the Régates Royales, ready to take on the helm of a beautiful classic yacht. All of them are passionate sailors and would not miss this top event of the classic yacht world for any reason.

The Regates Royales de Cannes , at its 45th edition, is one of the oldest event for classic yachts, since when the Société des Régates Cannoises and the International Yacht Club took the decision, in 1929, to call their traditional spring regatta ‘Le Regates Royales' in honor of King Christian X of Denmark, skipper of his own yacht, the 6MJI 'Dana', racing in Cannes.

This year the Regates Royales will take place from 24th to 30h September. This year again will see many schooners competing all together in their Schooner Class and with the support of the new born International Schooner Association . This will be a unique opportunity to charter schooners such as Elena  and Puritan , while racing against each other. Whether or not you are a passionate sailor, dont' miss the enchanting sight of these majestic  schooners crossing their bows in the beautiful bay of Cannes.

the Regates Royales is definitely one of the finest event for classic yachts .

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The Régates Royales: Cannes’ Most Prestigious Sailing Regatta

Written By: Karen Hockney

When it comes to regattas, they don’t get much more prestigious or highly regarded than the Régates Royales.

Established in 1929 to honour King Christian X of Denmark and his 6 MJI yacht Dana, this week-long series of races attracts the world’s best yachtsmen and women to compete at IGY’s Vieux-Port de Cannes in the south of France.

Taking place this year from 24-30 September, it features the European Championship of the 12 MJI - the legendary yachts which competed in the America’s Cup between 1958 and 1987.

A true highlight of the annual classic sailing calendar, the Régates Royales attracts every level from experienced racers to regular, passionate sailors who all share the dream of competing in this incredible event.

A chequered history

To understand its popularity, you need to look back at its rich and chequered history. Kicking off at the end of the roaring 1920s, the Régates Royales enjoyed a golden age for a decade, with the Danish king winning two races and coming second in another before the event sank into oblivion, becoming largely forgotten in the 1960s.

Cannes’ nautical director Jean-Pierre Odéro resurrected the regatta in 1978, with 6 and 8 MJI racing again, continuing the closely forged bond between the city of Cannes and yachting.

In 1994, classic yachts finally entered the arena and the preservation of the passion and heritage of classical yacht craft became a fundamental part of the event’s raison d’être. Jean-Pierre Odéro remained a guiding force of the Régates Royale until his death in 2003.

A world-class sailing event

Today, as the 45 th edition, which is partnered by the Carlton Hotel in Cannes, approaches, it’s clear that enthusiasm for this iconic sailing tradition continues unabated, with more than 150 of the world’s most famous classic yachts expected to attend.  

“Régates Royales is a fantastic event on the water and probably the biggest classic yacht regatta in the world,” says Thomas Bunodière, Marine Operations Director at IGY’s Vieux-Port of Cannes, who is helping to coordinate the regatta.

“This event is one of the rare opportunities where traditional yachts, pieces of history, race together. Crossing each other on the water are yachts designed by William Fife and previous legends of America’s Cup. It’s a real part of sailing history.”  

Cannes: a yacht hub par excellence

The annual event gives an additional buzz to the already dynamic port where Thomas oversees yachting and leisure operations, and which has become a welcoming hub for cruise passengers, local fishermen, boaters and industry professionals.  Early autumn is the optimal period weather-wise for a regatta on the Côte d’Azur, according to Thomas.  

“ The atmosphere on the dock is special with all the sailors interacting with great conviviality. I sail regularly in the bay of Cannes and have also had the chance to sail during previous Régates Royales.

“This bay offers some fantastic sailing conditions in September with warm water and various wind conditions. You can have light winds, summer breezes, strong westerly winds called ‘mistral’ or south-easterly conditions generated by a low on the Genoa Gulf. All these wind conditions combined with the landscape of the Estérel mountain range are the perfect cocktail for tactical games on the water.

“When you participate in a regatta, it’s always great to have the same event-identity year to year and Cannes’ Régates Royales has its own identity and atmosphere which is beloved by sailors.   It’s an historical event and an unmissable date on the city calendar of Cannes. It’s also a key regatta at the end of the sailing season.”

Art, cocktails and talent

This year’s official street art inspired poster has been designed by French artist and filmmaker Thierry Guetta, also known as Mr Brainwash. “One of the highlights of the Régates Royales is to combine art and culture with sailing,” says Jean François Cutugno, President of the Yacht Club de Cannes. “It’s in the DNA of the event and the town. We like to ask a great artist to design the official poster and it’s a great honour to have Mr Brainwash this year.

“The 45 th Régates Royales is shaping up to be a great event, with an exceptional line-up. But I’m not forgetting that the Yacht Club continues to train future champions while supporting young crews of the highest calibre, such as Matisse Pacaud and Lucie de Gennes, world youth champions from Cannes who have just won the European Championship in Poland.”

A celebratory Régates Royales Special cocktail has been created by the Carlton Hotel, comprising curaçao, gin, lemon juice and lavender syrup, with General Manager Carlo Stragiotto expressing his joy at being part of the historic proceedings. “We are delighted to be joining forces with the Yacht Club de Cannes, further reinforcing Cannes’ status as a must-see destination for yachting enthusiasts,” he says.

This year’s event looks set to be one of the most eagerly anticipated and successful yet, with Thomas adding: “The Cannes Régates Royales 2023 edition seems to already be one of the most popular editions. It will for sure have more than 100 yachts up to 55m, including a 12 MJI European Championship which will be a peak event within the regatta. These sailing boats are just legends on the water!  

“I’m not sure I will be able to race this year but I would love to join a day race. A day on the water is always a great day. ”

With around 1,000 sailors representing 10 nationalities taking part and approximately 5,000 visitors a day on site in Cannes during regatta week, Jean Francois Cutugno is keen to emphasise the most impressive and memorable aspect of the Régates Royales.

“It’s the history and the fact that it is a real competition unanimously appreciated by the competitors,” he says. “Our competitors don’t offer courses and organization of the same quality; they’re more focused on ‘show’.”

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Week-long yachting regatta and celebrations in and around Cannes

Since 1929, the Régates Royales has been organising numerous sailing regattas throughout the month of September in Cannes. Thousands of crews take to the water each year in up to 150 yachts. 

For spectators and participants alike, this is an exhilarating event, with anything from classic yacht racing, dragon races, tug of war competitions, boat painting contests and plenty of parties - there is something to interest everyone in the family.

A great day out to watch the races or to take part and be one of the crew! This year's regatta is set to be bigger and better than ever!

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Régates Royales Cannes: heading for the 2022 edition!

The 44th edition of the Régates Royales will take place in Cannes from September 18 to 24, 2022. As every year, the most beautiful traditional yachts will hoist their sails, sometimes centuries old, for legendary races to follow in the bay of Cannes. This unmissable event and one of the most popular in classic sailing on an international scale, offers a unique spectacle to follow on land and at sea. To not miss this unforgettable spectacle in the Mediterranean during the week and to live an experience unique, we invite you to follow these exceptional sailboats aboard one of our rental boats.

Régates Royales Cannes: an exceptional vintage for the 44th edition.

Organized by the Yacht Club de Cannes, the Régates Royales bring together around the old port of Cannes and Port Canto, more than 80 traditional yachts, around fifty Dragons and an armada of Tofinou, Stars and sailing boats with elegant lines. and which pay homage to history.

Born in 1859, this nautical event, which was chaired by the Duke of Vallombrosa, has acquired prestige over the years, and has become one of the major events in classic sailing, driven by international enthusiasm.

From now on, its activities around the village of the Régates Royales, its races at sea against a backdrop of an idyllic landscape between the Lérins islands and the Estérel massif make it one of the most popular events dedicated to boating for sailboat owners.

On the program for the 2022 edition of the Régates Royales in Cannes, 6 days of competition during which the boats will compete for victory by category and numerous meetings on the quays which will bring together sailors and lovers of the sea.

This year, the novelty that will enliven the evenings of the Régates Royales is a new dedicated space around the kiosk in the aisles where concerts and exhibitions will take place. Activities that will be added to the highlights of the 44th edition of the Régates Royales such as the opening ceremony of the bow or the daily meeting on the quays, the departure of the boats at sea, magnificent moments not to be missed!

Follow the Royal Regatta at sea: a unique experience

For 6 days, the coast of Cannes and Mandelieu will be lulled by the string of sailboats that will set off on the Mediterranean from the end of the morning. On the Croisette and Midi beaches, it will be possible to watch them compete, but the best way to follow the Royal Regatta is to embark for a few hours at sea aboard a rental boat .

At Riviera Boat Club we offer many models of boats with or without skipper to enjoy a day at sea and sail in the wake of the fleet of sailboats.

A sea excursion during the Royal Regatta:

On board our 100% electric trimaran , you will experience a unique sailing experience that is completely silent.

Departing from the pontoon of the Hotel îlot du Golf in Mandelieu la Napoule, after a few minutes of bucolic sea trip on the Siagne, you will reach the Mediterranean, towards Cannes and the Lérins islands.

According to the Régates Royales program, you can take the same route as the maritime races and comfortably installed on the sunbeds, take out the telescope to scrutinize the most beautiful rigging of the sailboats and the crew members who will be busy trying to to achieve victory.

According to your desires, you can, for example, picnic in the turquoise waters which undulate around Sainte-Marguerite Island and take advantage of the ideal climate in September for diving and snorkeling near the eco-museum under -marine.

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Régates Royales Cannes : Cap sur l’édition 2022 !

La 44 ème édition des Régates Royales se déroulera à Cannes du 18 au 24 septembre 2022. Comme chaque année, les plus beaux yachts de tradition hisseront leurs voiles, parfois centenaires, pour des courses mythiques à suivre en baie de Cannes. Cet événement immanquable et l’un des plus prisés de la voile classique à l’échelle internationale, offre un spectacle unique à suivre sur terre comme en mer. Pour ne rien manquer de ce spectacle inoubliable en Méditerranée durant la semaine et pour vivre une expérience unique, nous vous proposons de suivre ces voiliers d’exception à bord de l’un de nos bateaux de location.

Régates Royales de Cannes : un millésime d’exception pour la 44 ème édition

Organisées par le yacht Club de Cannes, les Régates Royales réunissent autour du vieux port de Cannes et du Port Canto, plus de 80 yachts de tradition, une cinquantaine de Dragon et une armada de Tofinou, de Star et de bateaux à voiles aux lignes élégantes et qui rendent hommage à l’histoire.

Né en 1859, cet événement nautique qui fût présidé par le Duc de Vallombrosa se pare de prestige au fil des ans, et devient l’un des rendez-vous majeurs de la voile classique, porté par un engouement à l’international.

Désormais ses animations autour du village des Régates Royales, ses courses en mer sur fond de paysage idyllique entre les îles de Lérins et le massif de l’Estérel en font l’une des manifestations dédiées au nautisme les plus prisées des propriétaires de voiliers.

Au programme de l’édition 2022 des Régates Royales à Cannes, 6 jours de compétition durant lesquelles les bateaux se disputeront la victoire par catégorie et de nombreux rendez-vous sur les quais qui réuniront les marins et les amoureux de la mer.

Cette année, la nouveauté qui viendra animer les soirées des Régates Royales est un nouvel espace dédié autour du kiosque dans les allées où concerts et expositions se dérouleront. Des activités qui s’ajouteront aux moments forts de la 44 ème édition des Régates Royales tels que cérémonie d’ouverture l’arc ou le rendez-vous quotidien sur les quais, le départ des bateaux en mer, des instants magnifiques à ne pas manquer !

Suivre les Régates Royales en mer : une expérience unique

Durant 6 jours le littoral Cannois et Mandolocien seront bercés par le chapelet de voiliers qui s’élanceront sur la Méditerranée dès la fin de matinée. Sur les plages de la Croisette et du midi, il sera possible de les observer concourir mais la meilleure façon de suivre les Régates Royales est d’embarquer pour quelques heures en mer à bord d’un bateau de location .

Chez Riviera Boat Club nous vous proposons de nombreux modèles de bateaux avec ou sans skipper pour profiter d’une journée en mer et naviguer dans le sillage de la flotte de voiliers.

Une excursion en mer pendant les Régates Royales :

A bord de notre trimaran 100 % électrique , vous vivrez une expérience de navigation unique proche de la voile et totalement silencieuse.

Au départ du ponton de l’îlot du Golf à Mandelieu la Napoule, après quelques minutes de balade en mer bucolique sur la Siagne, vous rejoindrez la Méditerranée, direction Cannes et les îles de Lérins.

Selon le programme des Régates Royales, vous pourrez emprunter le même parcours que les courses maritimes et confortablement installés sur les bains de soleil, sortez la longue vue pour scruter les plus beaux gréements des voiliers et les membres d’équipage qui s’activeront pour tenter de remporter la victoire.

Au gré de vos envies, vous pourrez, par exemple, pique-niquer dans les eaux turquoises qui ondulent autour de l’île sainte-marguerite et profiter du climat idéal en septembre pour plonger et faire du snorckelling près de l’éco-musée sous-marin.

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La Croisette will once again feel the rhythm of the 43  th  edition of the Royal Regattas with a fleet of fifty Dragon and an armada of more than eighty classic yachts, some of which are happily over a hundred years old!

A week of regatta off the Lérins Islands for a fleet divided into eight categories according to the size, age and rigging of the sailboats. An exceptional gathering since the biggest and most famous yachts of the last century and before come to battle such as the majestic   Elena of London   (55 m, plan Nathanaël Herreshoff built in 2009),   Cambria   (40 m, plan William Fife built in 1928),   Sunshine   (38 m, William Fife Junior plan built in 2003),   Aschanti IV  (34.67 m, Henry Gruber plan built in 1954), the two   Moonbeam of Fife   (30 m, William Fife plan built in 1903) and   Moonbeam IV  (35m, William Fife plan built in 1914) or the 15m JI  Mariska  (27 m, William Fife plan built in 1908).

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Organized by the yacht club de cannes from september 19 to 25, the 43rd régates royales continue. even today, for this fourth day of racing, the wind was in a very good mood again, with a perfect east-south-east breeze in the morning which decided to abate a bit throughout the day..

Karine Grené – (September 23, 2021) German Frers, always has that mischievous smile behind his sunglasses and wide eyebrows. Considered one of the greatest naval architects of the past sixty years, he designed his first sailboat at 17, continuing the work of his father German Frers senior. German “junior” was only one year old when, during a gale during the Mar del Plata Buenos-Aires race, Recluta ran aground on the beach. For lack of rescue resources, the boat was partially destroyed,and the crew just manages to save the rigging and part of the fittings. Friend of German Frers Senior, the owner asked him to redesign Recluta, a twenty-meter ketch, but due to the shortage of materials during WWII, it would never be built.

A few decades later, his son German Frers Junior, who in the line of his father and with his son Mani, not only pursued the “Frers” dynasty, but designed more than 1,000 sailboats, whether for Bénéteau, Hallberg-Rassy , Nautor Swan… as well as all the great racing monohulls that have shone in races around the world, Admiral’s Cup, America’s Cup. German Frers then decided three years ago to take over his father’s plans, then to (re) build Recluta. He hired young carpenters supervised by an 84-year-old foreman, considered a shipbuilding cabinetmaker. His daughter Zelmira, artist and photographer follows the site and has just published a book on this saga. This year, the superb Recluta is present in Cannes at the Régates Royales with a young Argentinian crew obviously led by German Frers. And if we find a majority of Fife, Herreshoff or Nicholson plans around the basin, the great Argentinian naval architect, is also the author of the Smeralda 888 monotypes, racy regatta monohulls of 8.88 meters, built in Italy and launched in particular by the Yacht Club de Monaco. Coincidentally, tomorrow, Friday, September 24, will be the start of the Gold Cup of the series, the Smeralda competing for the first time in the Régates Royales.Based at the Yacht Club de Cannes, they are led by seasoned crews, all with world titles – François Brénac, formerly of the 470 French team and recent 6 MJI European champion, Stéphane Christidis, former of the France of 470 then of 49er and trainer of Jean-Baptiste Bernaz in Laser… – but must be helmed by non-professionals, nevertheless amateurs more than informed like Jean-François Cutugno, president of the Yacht Club of Cannes, at the head of the organization of these 43nevertheless amateurs more than informed like Jean-François Cutugno, president of the Yacht Club of Cannes, at the head of the organization of these 43nevertheless amateurs more than informed like Jean-François Cutugno, president of the Yacht Club of Cannes, at the head of the organization of these 43ème Régates Royales, and renowned regatta sailor for decades.

This Thursday, in a dream breeze, the 120 competitors were once again treated to an exceptional day in both harbors. On the eve of their final Dragon races, Géry Trentesaux (Bande à part) took control of the event thanks to two almost perfect heats, when in 5.5 MJI, Finn’s Olympic champion, the Polish Mateuz Kuskinierewicz ( Aspire) consolidated its first place in the general classification.

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The Régates Royales: Cannes’ Most Prestigious Sailing Regatta

by Tammy | Aug 9, 2023

By Karen Hockney ONBOARD ONLINE 9 Aug 2023

When it comes to regattas, they don’t get much more prestigious or highly regarded than the Régates Royales.

Taking place this year from 24-30 September, it features the European Championship of the 12 MJI – the legendary yachts which competed in the America’s Cup between 1958 and 1987.

A true highlight of the annual classic sailing calendar, the Régates Royales attracts every level from experienced racers to regular, passionate sailors who all share the dream of competing in this incredible event.

A chequered history

To understand its popularity, you need to look back at its rich and chequered history. Kicking off at the end of the roaring 1920s, the Régates Royales enjoyed a golden age for a decade, with the Danish king winning two races and coming second in another before the event sank into oblivion, becoming largely forgotten in the 1960s.

Cannes’ nautical director Jean-Pierre Odéro resurrected the regatta in 1978, with 6 and 8 MJI racing again, continuing the closely forged bond between the city of Cannes and yachting.

In 1994, classic yachts finally entered the arena and the preservation of the passion and heritage of classical yacht craft became a fundamental part of the event’s raison d’être. Jean-Pierre Odéro remained a guiding force of the Régates Royale until his death in 2003.

A world-class sailing event

Today, as the 45 th  edition, which is partnered by the Carlton Hotel in Cannes, approaches, it’s clear that enthusiasm for this iconic sailing tradition continues unabated, with more than 150 of the world’s most famous classic yachts expected to attend.

“Régates Royales is a fantastic event on the water and probably the biggest classic yacht regatta in the world,” says Thomas Bunodière, Marine Operations Director at IGY’s Vieux-Port of Cannes, who is helping to coordinate the regatta.

“This event is one of the rare opportunities where traditional yachts, pieces of history, race together. Crossing each other on the water are yachts designed by William Fife and previous legends of America’s Cup. It’s a real part of sailing history.”

Cannes: a yacht hub par excellence

The annual event gives an additional buzz to the already dynamic port where Thomas oversees yachting and leisure operations, and which has become a welcoming hub for cruise passengers, local fishermen, boaters and industry professionals. Early autumn is the optimal period weather-wise for a regatta on the Côte d’Azur, according to Thomas.

“The atmosphere on the dock is special with all the sailors interacting with great conviviality. I sail regularly in the bay of Cannes and have also had the chance to sail during previous Régates Royales.

“This bay offers some fantastic sailing conditions in September with warm water and various wind conditions. You can have light winds, summer breezes, strong westerly winds called ‘mistral’ or south-easterly conditions generated by a low on the Genoa Gulf. All these wind conditions combined with the landscape of the Estérel mountain range are the perfect cocktail for tactical games on the water.

“When you participate in a regatta, it’s always great to have the same event-identity year to year and Cannes’ Régates Royales has its own identity and atmosphere which is beloved by sailors. It’s an historical event and an unmissable date on the city calendar of Cannes. It’s also a key regatta at the end of the sailing season.”

Art, cocktails and talent

This year’s official street art inspired poster has been designed by French artist and filmmaker Thierry Guetta, also known as Mr Brainwash. “One of the highlights of the Régates Royales is to combine art and culture with sailing,” says Jean François Cutugno, President of the Yacht Club de Cannes. “It’s in the DNA of the event and the town. We like to ask a great artist to design the official poster and it’s a great honour to have Mr Brainwash this year.

“The 45 th  Régates Royales is shaping up to be a great event, with an exceptional line-up. But I’m not forgetting that the Yacht Club continues to train future champions while supporting young crews of the highest calibre, such as Matisse Pacaud and Lucie de Gennes, world youth champions from Cannes who have just won the European Championship in Poland.”

A celebratory Régates Royales Special cocktail has been created by the Carlton Hotel, comprising curaçao, gin, lemon juice and lavender syrup, with General Manager Carlo Stragiotto expressing his joy at being part of the historic proceedings. “We are delighted to be joining forces with the Yacht Club de Cannes, further reinforcing Cannes’ status as a must-see destination for yachting enthusiasts,” he says.

This year’s event looks set to be one of the most eagerly anticipated and successful yet, with Thomas adding: “The Cannes Régates Royales 2023 edition seems to already be one of the most popular editions. It will for sure have more than 100 yachts up to 55m, including a 12 MJI European Championship which will be a peak event within the regatta. These sailing boats are just legends on the water!

“I’m not sure I will be able to race this year but I would love to join a day race. A day on the water is always a great day.”

With around 1,000 sailors representing 10 nationalities taking part and approximately 5,000 visitors a day on site in Cannes during regatta week, Jean Francois Cutugno is keen to emphasise the most impressive and memorable aspect of the Régates Royales.

“It’s the history and the fact that it is a real competition unanimously appreciated by the competitors,” he says. “Our competitors don’t offer courses and organization of the same quality; they’re more focused on ‘show’.”

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A classic sailing regatta is not just a competition; it’s a celebration of the rich history and exquisite design of vintage sailboats like Hallowe’en  or Mariska , both built by the famous William Fife III. Participating in these events is akin to stepping back in time and honouring the traditions and techniques of bygone eras.

At Noblesse Yachts, we open the door to this exclusive realm, reserving your place aboard one of our legendary classic yachts. Our carefully curated program promises a seamless and memorable adventure, distinct in its blend of competitive spirit and luxurious leisure. Join us for an experience that transcends mere sailing – a journey into the heart of nautical heritage, where every moment is an indulgence in the finer aspects of life.

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In the mild autumn climate of Cannes, the world’s most beautiful traditional yachts gather at the Royal Regatta, in the Bay of Cannes. Whether

In the mild autumn climate of Cannes, the world’s most beautiful traditional yachts gather at  the Royal Regatta , in the Bay of Cannes. Whether you are an interested observer or a keen yachtsman (or woman), the sheer spectacle and atmosphere along the quays are quite exceptional, especially at the start of the races! Traditional sailboats, classic yachts, Tofinou, 5.5 Metre, Star, and Dragon classes are all on the programme from 18 to 24 September in the Vieux Port. The authenticity of the event is built around the incredible ‘lords of the sea’ as most of the yachts are over a hundred years old.

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Finnish Mystery Thriller ‘Icebreaker’ Wins MipDrama, the Industry Centerpiece at Cannes’ TV Market MipTV  

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The votes are in: Atmospheric (and claustrophobic) Finnish mystery thriller “ Icebreaker ,” already one of the most buzzed of projects hitting the competition, has been crowned the winner of the 8th edition of MipDrama , receiving its Coup de Coeur award. 

Sold by About Premium Content, created by Mia Ylönen, who exec produces with Aleksi Bardy, the Elisa Viihde -commissioned show “Icebreaker” is set on a stranded boat. 

As its crew members start to disappear, one by one, coastguard Sanna Tanner (Jessica Grabowsky) is trying to find answers – but what she is dealing with goes way beyond rational explanations. 

“There are no ghosts and no zombies, but we wanted to bring in this mythological element and give it a new spice in terms of creating a thriller in the Nordics. We don’t want to go: ‘There is snow, there is darkness, there are people in trouble again.’ We don’t want to go the usual route. We want to add something extra.” 

The show, it was revealed, is planned to span over the course of several seasons.

Ylönen, who accepted the award in person, added: “I think the combination of a unique location – a contained, claustrophobic icebreaker – mixed with an eerie sense of dread in the otherwise beautiful frozen landscape is the key pull in our series. And it never hurts to have a complex and nuanced female character leading the show!”

Nine other titles were spotlighted during the showcase, hosted by journalist Olivia Kinghorst. 

“They have not been previously presented at any other event or festival. Until now,” said MipTV director Lucy Smith, underlining that this year’s selection spanned 12 different languages. 

Belén Rueda and Hiba Abouk, both dressed to kill, star in this Atresmedia TV production, made in collaboration with Good Mood, headed by legendary showrunner Daniel Ecija. 

“Miss Austen” also promises delightful female characters, taking on the iconic writer that needs no further introduction. Starting right after her death, however, when her sister Casandra tries her best to protect her reputation – mostly by desperately looking for the potentially scandalous letters her famous sister left behind. 

Produced by A Bonnie Productions and Masterpiece, in association with the BBC and Federation Stories, it’s based on Gill Hornby’s bestselling novel. Aisling Walsh, behind Sally Hawkins starrer “Maudie,” directs. 

That being said, crime shows and dark topics still dominated the showcase, from Caracol Studios’ “Irreversible” – exploring such diverse subjects as mental health, homophobia and motherhood alongside the investigation in a small town “full of stories” – to “Palo Alto,” produced by Artza Productions and distributed by Keshet International . 

“It’s ‘Mare of Easttown’ meets ‘Happy Valley,’” said Kinghorst, singling out the show’s complicated female lead. Who, at least according to one character, “tends to overcomplicate things just to avoid going home.” 

Produced by Drama Apple Limited, “See Her Again” focuses on a police officer (and a father to a little girl) trying to trace a serial murder case across 25 years in Hong Kong. In the dynamic show, “crime meets time travel” – all thanks to a very unusual elevator. 

Finally, “The Black Forest Murders” – distributed by Studiocanal – revisits real-life events that shook Germany. Now, a special team of detectives sets out to solve horrific murders, after two victims are found in the otherwise peaceful German countryside. The show is currently in post-production. 

Beyond “Icebreaker,” Finland brought a second project to Cannes: “Valhalla Project” – also represented by Keshet International – which sees an ambitious climate scientist trying to find a path to a parallel universe previously researched by her father. 

According to director and producer Juha Wuolijoki, “while incorporating sci-fi elements, this series focuses on unravelling the mysteries of the past. It has two storylines, 33 years apart, and it combines the Soviet ‘scientific utopia’ with a contemporary fight against the climate crisis.” With Sara Soulié (already leading another anticipated show, “Conflict”), it’s produced by Snapper Films Productions. 

Supernatural elements – and plenty of humor – pop up in “We’re on It, Comrades!”

Robert Franke, VP of drama at ZDF Studios, told Variety in February : “In this show, two investigators from the Institute for Paranormal Phenomena try to solve mysterious cases, whether it’s alien abduction or an attack by the creepy goat monster. We are seeing a trend [in moving] away from classic mainstream series and towards productions that are a little more unexpected and unusual.” 

Studiocanal’s action-packed, violent proposition “The Sentinels” might be answering to the very same need, showing a group of soldiers with superhuman abilities and strength ­– thanks to mysterious serum developed in the army laboratory that now runs through their veins – who might actually be able to end the First World War. 

“One of Canal+ most ambitious projects to date,” teased Kinghorst.

 The full list of selected projects here:

“The Black Forest Murders”

Format: 4 x 45’

Genre: True Crime

Production Company: Lailaps Films, a Studiocanal Company

Distributor: Studiocanal

Original Broadcaster: SWR

Language: German

Two young women are brutally murdered in a peaceful German countryside. The case seems unsolvable, but a special team of detectives follow the path to the truth. 

“Eva & Nicole”

Format: 8 x 50’

Genre: Comedy drama

Production Company: Atresmedia TV, The Good Mood

Distributor: Atresmedia TV International Sales

Original Broadcaster: Atresplayer

Language: Spanish

The rivalry between two women to control the nightlife in Marbella in the 80s. 

“Icebreaker”

Format: 6 x 45’

Genre: Supernatural thriller with horror elements

Production Company: Helsinki-filmi

Distributor: About Premium Content

Original Broadcaster: Elisa Viihde

Language: Finnish

An icebreaker is stranded in a winter storm, and the rescue operation becomes a fight for survival and a freezing nightmare

“Irreversible”

Format: 6 x 50’

Genre: Crime

Production Company: Caracol Studios

Distributor: RTP – Radio Television Portugal

Original Broadcaster: RTP – Radio Television Portugal

Language: Portuguese

Love justifies everything. “Irreversible” tackles pressing contemporary themes, including mental health, illegal adoptions, bullying, homophobia, and motherhood.

“Miss Austen”

Format: 4 x 60’

Genre: Historical

Production Company: A Bonnie Productions and Masterpiece co-production, in association with the BBC and Federation Stories

Distributor: Federation Studios

Original Broadcaster: BBC/PBS

Language: English

An all-star production of Gill Hornby’s best-selling novel “Miss Austen,” adapted by BAFTA-winning writer Andrea Gibb, directed by BAFTA-winning filmmaker Aisling Walsh. 

“Palo Alto”

Format: 7 x 45’

Production Company: Artza Productions

Original Broadcaster: Keshet 12

Language: Hebrew and Arabic

When an additional corpse appears in the lab of a medical school, police detective IRIS senses foul play, igniting a bloody struggle between local Jewish and Arab mobsters. 

“See Her Again”

Format: 18 x 45’

Production Company: Drama Apple Limited

Distributor: Drama Apple Limited

Original Broadcaster: Tencent Video

Language: Cantonese, Mandarin

It tells the story of a police officer who traces a serial murder case across 25 years in Hong Kong, using clues from 1993 and technology from 2018.

 “The Sentinels”

Format: 8 x 52’

Genre: Action

Production Company: Federation Studio France, Esprits Frappeurs

Original Broadcaster: Canal+ Creation Originale

Language: French, German

A mysterious group of French soldiers with superhuman abilities are sent on an undercover mission to put an end to the First World War. 

“Valhalla Project” (working title)

Genre: Drama/Thriller/Sci-Fi

Production Company: Snapper Films Productions

Distributor: Keshet International

Language: English, Finnish, Russian

A climate scientist is lured into a quest to find a path to a parallel universe researched by her father who disappeared in Lapland over 30 years ago. 

“We’re On It, Comrades!”

Format: 8 x 60’

Genre: Drama/Paranormal

Production Company: Barletta, Network Movie

Distributor: ZDF Studios

Original Broadcaster: ZDF, Czech TV  

Language: Czech

It’s the 80s in communist Czechoslovakia and the Cold War is raging: the Soviets as well as the Americans experiment with telepathy and paranormal activities.

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