4th for Lorenzo Bortolotti
Lake Garda hosted the first edition of the Swan Lake Garda Challenge, 23-26 July, the third stage in the Nations League organised by ClubSwan Racing. For the first time, the ClubSwan 28 one-design boats were sailing on an inland body of water that is famous for being unique and demanding.
Yacht Club de Monaco makes the sea accessible to all
In the summer school holidays, Yacht Club de Monaco organises its very popular SeaAdventures Camps of watersports and courses for children aged 7 to 17. The week-long camps are both educational and sporty with a focus on sailing, paddleboarding, kayaking and discovering the marine environment, a chance for everyone to enjoy some thrilling experiences in, on and under the water.
Admiral’s Cup 2025: Rolex Fastnet Race set to start tomorrow
An iconic international event, the Admiral’s Cup returned this year after a two-decade absence with a format combining offshore and inshore races. The event kicked off with the offshore co-efficient-2 (double points) Channel Race, followed by six inshore races this week on the famous Solent.
Admiral’s Cup duel at the top in light airs
The second day of inshore races at the Admiral’s Cup proved a tactical masterclass for crews in challenging conditions. In a shifty light breeze, teams had to dig deep into their knowledge of currents and interpreting the water to exploit every little gust.
Just one race was launched by PRO Stuart Childerley in a 5-11 knot breeze with a strong west-going tide cutting across a course that was set well off the Hill Head shore. A short but testing 1.6 nautical miles for the ACI class and 1.4nm for AC2.
20th Palermo–Montecarlo anniversary set to live up to reputation
The Palermo-Montecarlo celebrates its 20th anniversary this year with what promises to be an outstanding line-up. Organised by Circolo della Vela Sicilia in collaboration with Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) and Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, the race links the Gulf of Mondello in Palermo to the Principality of Monaco on a 500 nautical mile course across one of the most strategic and changeable basins in the Mediterranean.
Admiral’s Cup 2025: Yacht Club de Monaco leads provisional club ranking
Combative, precise and solid. The Yacht Club de Monaco teams got their 2025 Admiral’s Cup campaign off to a perfect start, taking the lead in their class ranking after an offshore (Channel Race) and the first thrilling inshore race day. In a big sea and shifting 16 knot breeze building to top 20, the races set the tone.
Follin remains on course in Imperia
After three days and nine races, the fourth stage of the Cape 31 Mediterranean Circuit held at Imperia lived up to expectations. In fickle wind on the Friday and stronger breezes on the Sunday, nothing could be taken for granted by the 15-strong fleet from 13 nations.
J/70 Cup: Vaselli on the podium, Devic in contact
A beautiful backdrop for a brutal battle of wills. Lake Garda lived up to its reputation as the famous Ora from the south kicked in for Act 3 of the J/70 Cup. Fifty boats enjoyed eight intense races in an international fleet that pulled out all the stops to the end.
Moutout in contact at Long Beach
He came to compete at the highest level and more than held his own. At a venue that will host the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028, Jérémy Moutout, member of the Yacht Club de Monaco, finished 33rd out of 52 in a top-ranked fleet in ILCA 7, the men’s Olympic class.
Admiral’s Cup 2025: Team Jolt from the Yacht Club de Monaco got off to a very good start
The Admiral’s Cup got under way on Saturday 19 July on the Solent, in challenging conditions involving a light seven-knot south-westerly wind and a falling tide.