Since the 15th edition, the Tahiti Pearl Regatta is sponsored by an exceptional sailor: M. Loïck PEYRON.

Fallen in love with French Polynesia, he follows and participates in the regatta by joining some crews in each race. Sometimes helmsman, sometimes trimmer, he spreads his immense knowledge to the regattas with his kindness.

Thanks Loïck, for all that you bring to the TPR, we hope that it makes you good!

The 16th edition of the Tahiti Pearl Regatta will take place from May 7 to 11, 2019 between the islands of Raiatea, Huahine and Taha’a.

After two days of festivities at the TPR Village in Uturoa, the participants will compete on a 6-stage course, including two inter-island crossings between Raiatea and Huahine, 3 “bananas” in the lagoon and the famous “Tahitian Pearl” Race ‘around Taha’a. Three theme nights will punctuate the competition.

The Tahiti Pearl Regatta known as TPR, as emerged as one of the most beautiful, festive and extensive media coverage regatta of Pacific islands. Held every year in one of the most beautiful waters of the world, in the heart of French Polynesia, it gathers over 40 local and international teams, for 5 days of races and festivities.

AN ITINERANTE REGATTA

The Tahiti Pearl Regatta has the particularity of following an inter-island route and making a stopover, each evening, in a different place. This unique program allows discovering the incredible variety of the Sous-le-Vent islands and offer themed evenings in different settings. For the Tahiti Pearl Regatta proudly claims its festive dimension to the program: a race village, a nautical parade, tournaments between crews on the beach, traditional dance performances and fire jugglers, dancing and costumed parties on the beach or the motu….