Created in 1986 by Sébastien Le Ber and a group of sailing enthusiasts, the club has around 200 members and organizes high-level racing in the Hyères roadstead.
History
Founded in 1986 by Sébastien Le Ber and a group of sailing enthusiasts, the Yacht Club de Porquerolles today counts around 200 members and focuses on high-level sailing in the Hyères roadstead. The club organizes several regular races on the Mediterranean championship calendar, including the Porquerolle's Race, the Porquerolle's Cup and the Porquerolle's Classic, which gathers around fifty classic yachts. It ran the Semaine de Porquerolles from 1999 to 2018, and from 17 to 23 June 2024 hosted the 12 Metre JI World Championship, described by the club as one of the most prestigious sailing events, bringing together crews from several nations in the Hyères roadstead - confirming the club's international reach.
Flagship events
Porquerolle's Race, Porquerolle's Cup, Porquerolle's Classic (around 50 classic yachts), Porquerolles Week (1999-2018), 12 Metre World Championship (17-23 June 2024)
Location
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