www.Sail-Search.com: Yesterday's wind was just a foretaste of what was to come today as the Mistral well and truly settled in, with winds of 30 knots onshore and certainly more outside the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. No coastal races were scheduled for the Classic Yachts, who stayed safely tied up at the dock, protecting their rigging and sails from the violent winds.

After two days of racing, Mariquita is on top of the rankings followed by Moonbeam III and Altair in the Schooner A category, while Bona Fide, Oriole and Maribel make up the Schooner B podium. In the Marconi A Division, Rowdy is currently leading by three points, followed by The Blue Peter and Agneta. Everything is on track for the Rolex Trophy but the suspense will continue to build until Saturday night, as only then will the overall winner be announced.

The Classic Yachts here this week have all been lovingly cared for and restored seemingly without regard to cost. That they are even still sailing is proof of the attention their owners have bestowed upon them. But it is also testimony to the underlying design and construction.

On board details CREOLE 1927
St. Tropez, 02/10/08 Les Voiles de St. Tropez 2008 CREOLE1927 GOELETTE MARCONICAMPER & NICHOLSON
Photo:© ROLEX/Carlo Borlenghi

CREOLE in action
St. Tropez, 02/10/08 Les Voiles de St. Tropez 2008 CREOLE1927 GOELETTE MARCONI CAMPER & NICHOLSON
Photo:© ROLEX/Carlo Borlenghi

Crews put real muscle into the job
St. Tropez,29/09/08 Les Voiles de St. Tropez 2008 LULWORTH 2 1920 COTRA AURIQUE WHITE BROTHERS
Photo:© ROLEX/Carlo Borlenghi