Les Voiles de Saint Barth came to an end on 18th of April, after a week of breathtaking sailing. As the principal sponsor of the event, Richard Mille was delighted to present the trophy to the winner George David, businessman and owner of the Maxi Yacht Rambler 88. The Swiss replica watches manufacturer introduced at the same time a 50-piece-limited edition of the RM 60-01 Flyback Chronograph Regatta, in the colours of Les Voiles de Saint Barth.
Over 1,000 yachtsmen and women from 20 different nations participated in the 2015 Voiles de St Barth. The 56 teams aboard the most prestigious yachts were sponsored by the French skipper Loïck Peyron, the most recent winner of the Route du Rhum and Sailor of the Year 2014.
The sailing conditions were favorable around the Caribbean islands. The competitors made the most of a good Swiss Breitling replica breeze of 15 to 18 knots and slight seas around St. Barth. These conditions proved beneficial for some and difficult for others, creating surprises and a few changes in the rankings.
George David, winner of the 2010, 2011 and 2012 editions, won for a fourth time in the Maxi Yacht class. His boat, designed by architect Juan Kouyoumdjian, was launched in early December and pushes the boundaries of technology to make it a record-breaker.
Richard Mille presented the Voiles de Saint Barth trophy to George David. The children of the YB Afraid Foundation (created by Yohan Blake, Jamaican sprinter and brand partner of Richard Mille, which helps improve the lives and security of young Jamaicans) presented the winner with the ultimate prize – a Richard Mille RM 60-01 Regatta Flyback Chronograph. This automatic Breitling replica watches for sale has been conceived and designed for open sea racing and is has a titanium rotating bezel with integral compass.
The week of competition also saw the team on board Sorcha, owned by Peter Harrison, CEO Richard Mille Europe, Middle East and Africa; take an honorable second place in the CSA Spinnaker 0 class. This boat was easily recognizable by its sublime spinnaker sporting a line-drawing of the RM 60-01 Regatta.
As principal partner of Les Voiles since its first edition, Richard Mille is delighted to be associated with its renewed success which further establishes the brand’s importance in the nautical world. The brand has already confirmed its role as principal partner for the 7th edition in 2016.