The Cannes CUP is an annual sailing regatta held in the French Riviera city of Cannes. The event is organized by the Yacht Club de Cannes and has been running since 1967. The term 'Cannes CUP' can be broken down into two crossword solutions: 'Tasse' (5 letters) and 'ABBE' (4 letters). Tasse is a French word meaning 'CUP' and ABBE is a French word meaning 'PRIEST', which is a reference to the Yacht Club de Cannes' patron saint, Saint Honorat.