A highlight of the annual Classic Yachting evening held at the Yacht Club de France was the honour paid to Viola from the Yacht de Monaco. On this occasion, when owners, crews and classic yacht enthusiasts come together to celebrate maritime heritage, the Neptune Trophy 2025 for excellence in the preservation, restoration and performance of classic yachts was presented to Viola, the superb 1908 gaff cutter belonging to Kostia Belkin, a member of Yacht Club de Monaco.
In this article:
– Viola results in 2025
– Neptune Classic Sailing Trophy
– Nomination of Viola for YCM Awards
An icon in YCM’s classic yacht fleet, Viola embodies all the elegance of traditional boats and the maritime expertise that goes into their conservation. The Neptune Trophy is awarded both for aesthetics and sports performance during the season’s major classic yacht regattas, as the results achieved by Viola illustrate:
– 1st – Les Voiles d’Antibes (Vintage gaff)
– 1st – Porquerolle’s Classic (Vintage gaff)
– 1st – Vele d’Epoca d’Imperia (Vintage gaff) – 3rd – 17th Monaco Classic Week (Vintage gaff)
– 5th – Régates Royales de Cannes (Vintage gaff)
– 3rd – Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez (Vintage gaff)
A past YCM Awards winner, Kostia Belkin has confirmed his place among the best of the year. Viola is again among nominees for the YCM Awards 2025 and the UBS Trophy that also pays tribute to a note-worthy classic yacht season.
