This world championship is also an opportunity to highlight the various environmental initiatives undertaken by the Yacht Club de Monaco, as explained by Olivier Campana, President of the Monaco J/70 Class Association: “Our race committee boat has been running on biodiesel for five years. Our safety RIBs, for those that are not electric, operate on bioethanol. We also use dynamically positioned buoys, ensuring no damage to the seabed. Finally, the J/70 World Championship is organized in partnership with RAMOGE, one of the world’s oldest environmental protection agreements, involving France, Monaco, and Italy.”
Intergovernmental cooperation between France, Italy, and Monaco for the preservation of the marine environment, the RAMOGE Agreement was established in 1976 under the initiative of Prince Rainier III. Composed of a commission, a technical committee, working groups, and a permanent secretariat, the RAMOGE Agreement has three main objectives. Its actions aim to protect ecosystems and biodiversity, raise awareness among maritime stakeholders and the general public about responsible behavior, and enhance efforts to combat pollution. With nearly 30% of species being endemic and 10% of the world’s known marine species, the biodiversity of the Mediterranean Sea is one of the richest. A significant portion of these species is threatened mainly due to human activities, various forms of pollution, and climate change.
Through its many commitments, the Y.C.M. reaffirms its desire to combine sporting excellence with its environmental ambition.
