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Les Voiles des Saint Tropez 2013

Les Voiles de St Tropez gathers together both modern and classic yachts in the beautiful autumn setting of the French Riviera -- this year's Rolex trophy was awarded to IKRA. Photos courtesy of ROLEX/Carlo Borlenghi

By Sailing World Staff

October 8, 2013

Updated: October 8, 2013

St Tropez

St Tropez

Carlo Borlenghi/ Rolex

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