A crew battle to stay above the water in the midst of the 12th Monaco Classic Week.
A crew battle to stay above the water in the midst of the 12th Monaco Classic Week.
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The regatta saw some 115 vessels moored at the Lord Norman Foster-designed Yacht Club de Monaco, which opened in June 2014.
The regatta saw some 115 vessels moored at the Lord Norman Foster-designed Yacht Club de Monaco, which opened in June 2014.
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Some thousand sailors took part in the week-long festival on the water in everything from classic yachts to powerboats and rowing skiffs.
Some thousand sailors took part in the week-long festival on the water in everything from classic yachts to powerboats and rowing skiffs.
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All of the activities played out along Monaco's stunning shoreline, with blue skies and bright sunshine overhead.
All of the activities played out along Monaco's stunning shoreline, with blue skies and bright sunshine overhead.
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Each edition of the biennial event is linked to a theme, with this year's being "Art de Vivre la Mer" -- which was marked with culinary, artistic and elegance contests.
Each edition of the biennial event is linked to a theme, with this year's being "Art de Vivre la Mer" -- which was marked with culinary, artistic and elegance contests.
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The culinary celebrations included a table stretching the length of the quay for 450 guests, who enjoyed a giant bouillabaisse.<br />
The culinary celebrations included a table stretching the length of the quay for 450 guests, who enjoyed a giant bouillabaisse.
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This photograph is taken in such a way that it appears to suggest a storm cloud brewing above the fleet. The boats on display dated from 1885 through to 1975.
This photograph is taken in such a way that it appears to suggest a storm cloud brewing above the fleet. The boats on display dated from 1885 through to 1975.
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A sailor clings onto the deck as this vessel crashes through the waves, with water pouring overboard.
A sailor clings onto the deck as this vessel crashes through the waves, with water pouring overboard.
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History was a key part of the event, organizers highlighting this quote from the legendary yachtsman Eric Tabarly: "To stroll along the quay is like turning the pages of an open book recounting the history of yachting."
History was a key part of the event, organizers highlighting this quote from the legendary yachtsman Eric Tabarly: "To stroll along the quay is like turning the pages of an open book recounting the history of yachting."
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There were prizes to be won, with the top award -- the Monaco Classic Week 2015 Trophy -- going to Morwena, skippered by Robeen Kenyon.
There were prizes to be won, with the top award -- the Monaco Classic Week 2015 Trophy -- going to Morwena, skippered by Robeen Kenyon.
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The crews in question ranged from the experienced sailors to the amateur enthusiasts keen to get on board a series of iconic vessels.
The crews in question ranged from the experienced sailors to the amateur enthusiasts keen to get on board a series of iconic vessels.
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The event is set to return for its 13th running in the same Monaco harbor in 2017.
The event is set to return for its 13th running in the same Monaco harbor in 2017.
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