SEA Index® deployed in 15 Côte d’Azur harbours and marinas
On the 40th anniversary of his presidency at the helm of Yacht Club de Monaco, HSH Prince Albert II hailed the success of the SEA Index®, a benchmark to assess CO2 emissions of yachts over 25 metres. Launched in 2020 by YCM as part of the collective ‘Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting’ approach, the SEA Index® that was recently awarded the CAPENERGIES label, is a reliable non-biased tool for owners and stakeholders concerned about the carbon footprint of pleasure boats.
A wind of hope for children
Les Voiles de l’Espoir’, the world’s biggest nautical event for children in remission from cancer and leukaemia, returns for a 12th edition (15-22 June 2024) and will be calling into Monaco on Wednesday 19th June.
Double celebration for YCM
Ten years ago, the whole Yacht Club de Monaco family gathered to attend the inauguration of the new building designed by Lord Foster. This year the traditional Summer Cocktail held on Monday 17th June was the perfect opportunity to celebrate the 10th anniversary and 40 years of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco’s presidency, surrounded by HRH Princess Caroline of Hanover, YCM Vice-Presidents Andrea and Pierre Casiraghi, Alexandra of Hanover and the Management Committee. Between surprise videos, personal messages, live music and a gourmet voyage on the quays by 17 renowned chefs, presenting specialities of their regions associated with a wine estate, everyone enjoyed the togetherness of the occasion.
Two seconds for YCM
More than 40 yachts from nine nations made the trip to Porto Santo Stefano for the 23rd Argentario Sailing Week. Once again Yacht Club de Monaco did very well thanks to our talented members, with Massimiliano Feruzzi’s Il Moro di Venezia claiming a superb 2nd in the Classic IOR, after coming in the top three in three of the four races. Carlo Falcone’s Mariella in the Big Boat category was also very consistent helping her to clinch 2nd place.
Unstoppable
Regattas and podium finishes follow one after the other for Yacht Club de Monaco’s ILCA sailors in the Sports Section. Held in Aix les Bains, the Mediterranean Championship finale ended after five races in three categories. In ILCA 6, Louise Debaumont came 10th and pocketed a winning trophy in the girls. Gabriel Superina was 12th. In ILCA 7, Mathis Duplomb won this category ahead of Marco Superina. Leo Boisvert ended 4th overall. Finally in ILCA 4, Ennio Rostagni finished 17th.
YCM flag tops the bill
The 71st Loro Piana Giraglia has just finished, with more than 130 boats competing in this event that combines inshore races and an offshore race.
More podiums
Six TF35s lined up on the start early in the morning with 400 other boats and 3,500 crew at the Société Nautique de Genève. In a steady 8-10 knots, the TF35s were on their foils when the starting gun fired and quickly reached speeds up to 25 knots on Lake Geneva. Yacht Club de Monaco’s Esteban Garcia on Realteam Sailing came 2nd.
Young athletes in YCM’s Sports Section honoured
During the annual Fête des Sports, Monaco City Hall rewarded athletes from the Principality who have stood out during the season.
Distinctions reward the skilled
At the first medal ceremony held in the City Hall’s Cour d’Honneur, several sailors from YCM’s Sports Section were presented with distinctions, among them Namu Van Der Linden, Léo Boisvert, Antoine Sauval, Gabriel Superina, Pietro Carlevaris, Joséphine Dobbelaere, Jules Huon, Louis Pompée and Louis Faivre.
10 years mobilising yachting stakeholders in the Principality
Over 200 people attended the Cluster Yachting Monaco’s 10th anniversary celebration, which was attended by HSH Prince Albert II, President of the Yacht Club de Monaco, who congratulated members for the work they do to promote the Monegasque yachting sector. “This initiative has become a reality. You are ambassadors of the yachting industry in the Principality. We want it to be as sustainable as possible over time but to also have an environmental purpose,” said the Sovereign.
First victory of the season
The second stage of the TF35 2023 Trophy was held in Mies and won hands down by Esteban Garcia (Realteam Sailing) from Yacht Club de Monaco after eight races. With 7 points separating him from his nearest rival, victory was assured for the man who also came 2nd in the Genève-Rolle-Genève organised the same weekend. The TF35 fleet is now getting ready for a great classic on the Lake Geneva calendar, the Bol d’Or Mirabaud.