CIM – Comité International de la Méditerranée for classic yachts Board of Directors elected for four-year term 2026-2030 Italian Gigi Rolandi elected its President

The Comité International de la Méditerranée (CIM), founded in 1926 and the first body to promote and organise offshore races in the Mediterranean, has for over 30 years been the Mediterranean International Federation for classic yachts. On 19 March 2026 members gathered at its HQ in the Yacht Club de Monaco to elect a new Board of Directors and President.

Nine chefs set to go head to head in gastronomic challenge

Nine chefs are preparing to get behind their stoves for the 7th Superyacht Chef Competition on 2 April 2026. Organised by YCM’s La Belle Classe Academy training centre in partnership with Bluewater, the event promises a feast of flavours. With its aim being to promote to the public a relatively unknown profession, this culinary contest always attracts a full house.

YCM in the thick of it at the St Barths Bucket Regatta

Superyacht owners were again welcomed warmly to Saint-Barthélemy. Breezy trade winds, choppy seas and brilliant sunshine were on the programme of the 2026 edition, ideal conditions for the international fleet which descended on the island for four days of racing. And once again, YCM was in the thick of it at this St Barths Bucket Regatta, with several members racing on board some of the most beautiful yachts present.

Exploration from all angles at the Day of Exploration

Explore to better understand the world and above all to better protect it. This is exploration from all angles which is the theme of the Day of Exploration. Organised by Yacht Club de Monaco on Tuesday 24 March, in partnership with The Explorers Club of New York, it is part of the programme for the first Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting Rendezvous which is on from 21 to 24 March. Explorers, scientists and prominent figures will be sharing their experiences, be they in the depths of the ocean, the polar regions or beyond our planet. They represent a diverse range of careers and approaches with a common goal to better understand the world in order to better assess its vulnerability.

Yacht Club de Monaco welcomes S/Y Simena to the 2026 Day of Exploration

From 21 to 24 March 2026, the Yacht Club de Monaco will host the Day of Exploration, a four-day event that will bring together members of the Explorers Club of New York and the YCM, as well as captains, explorers, scientists, and industry pioneers who are shaping the future of yachting. The Day of Exploration is part of the ‘Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting’ collective initiative, which is a long-term vision that positions Monaco as a global platform for innovation, sustainability, and ocean exploration.

Yacht Club de Monaco Elevates Marina Excellence with Seares’ Seadamp Technology

As part of its collective initiative Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting, the Yacht Club de Monaco continues to roll out concrete actions to make its marina ever more responsible, efficient and innovative.

SEA Index® pioneers new air quality certification for superyachts

The Superyacht Eco Association (SEA Index®) today announced the launch of its new Air Quality Certification, a significant expansion of its environmental assessment framework for superyachts. This pioneering certification evaluates vessels based on their emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅), providing the yachting sector with its first dedicated benchmark for local air‑quality impact.

YCM’s Giangiacomo Serena di Lapigio (G-Spot) triumphs third year running

After three days of racing in a wide range of conditions, from a strong easterly on the first day to a more manageable breeze at the end, the 42nd Primo Cup-UBS Trophy delivered its verdict in Monaco. Organised by Yacht Club de Monaco in collaboration with UBS and support of Monaco City Hall and equipment supplier North Sails, the event drew over 300 sailors from ten nations sailing in three very competitive one design classes: J/70, Smeralda 888 and Longtze Premier. The Cape 31 class was also there for a demonstration. The first major regatta of the Mediterranean one design season, it was also the fourth and final Act of the Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series for the J/70s. “The Primo Cup brings together sailors of different levels which is what makes the format so special. As you improve you measure yourself against those more experienced than you,” says YCM Vice-President Pierre Casiraghi.

An all-Monegasque podium

After four regattas held from November to March in the bay of Monaco, the Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series 2025-2026 delivered its verdict in Act IV during the 42nd Primo Cup-UBS Trophy. With 25 races completed in sometimes challenging conditions and an international fleet on form, winter racing at the foot of the Rocher again lived up to expectations. The conclusion was worth the wait with an all-Monegasque podium, although it is worth noting that the J/70 Monaco Class Association has one of the largest fleets in the Mediterranean with around 15 teams.

Primo Cup: an unmissable one design event

From 5-8 March, the 42nd Primo- Cup-UBS Trophy, organised in partnership with UBS and support of Monaco City Hall and equipment supplier North Sails, will see over 350 sailors from nine nations descend on the waters off Monaco.