Lessons and progress continue
Yacht Club de Monaco’s young sailors continue to learn and progress on the international scene. From 19-21 June several from the Sports Section were competing in the 50th Trofeo Optimist d’Argento in Torbole on Lake Garda in Italy. A major regatta on the Optimist circuit this year it attracted 129 contestants from all over Europe.
Yacht Club de Monaco: A summer under the banner of passion, transmission and innovation
True to tradition, Yacht Club de Monaco brought together members for its annual Summer Cocktail when new members are welcomed and flagship projects presented in the presence of Club President, HSH Prince Albert II, and the Management Committee.
YCM members shine in Tuscany
Yacht Club de Monaco members achieved excellent results during Argentario Sailing Week held 18-22 June in Porto Santo Stefano, Tuscany. An international regatta for classic yachts it is a popular regatta on the Mediterranean calendar for those passionate about elegance and maritime history.
Pierrik Devic at the top
The Olympic sailing venue in Marseille was buzzing as it hosted the first Final of the Championnat Régional de Flotte Partagée. The first edition lived up to expectations thanks to two days of full-on racing, a strong field and ideal conditions, with 16 hotly contested races completed in brisk 12 to 18 knot breezes.
An intergenerational festival celebrates the sea
Once again a rich and varied programme awaited all generations as Yacht Club de Monaco joined forces with Monegasque nautical and environmental institutions to organise the annual Fête de la Mer on Saturday 21 June. Several hundred turned out for this fun festive day in the YCM Marina with families, sea enthusiasts and stakeholders making the most of the watersports and educational activities available to all.
Yacht Club de Monaco on form
Yacht Club de Monaco members once again did YCM proud on the international scene at the Swan One Design Worlds held 17-21 June in Porto Cervo, Sardinia.
Victory for Pierre Casiraghi at the British IRC National Championship
Pierre Casiraghi, Vice-President of Yacht Club de Monaco, has just clinched an important win at the helm of Jolt 6 during the British IRC National Championship, held as part of the 250th celebrations of the Royal Thames Yacht Club. The result confirms the performance momentum generated around the Jolt project led by YCM member Peter Harrison.
A great performance from Anne Schouten
Last weekend, Anne Schouten, a member of the all-female Pink Wave group of sailors who race at the Yacht Club de Monaco was competing at the Helga Cup in Hamburg. It’s the biggest women’s sailing event in the world organised by Norddeutscher Regatta Verein (NRV), a famous club that the IMOCA Malizia-Seaexplorer skipper, Boris Herrmann, also belongs.
Viola wins the day
The Porquerolle’s Classic ended on Sunday in ideal conditions for what turned out to be an intense regatta where tactical decisions often made the difference.
Edward Wright wins bronze
The 5.5 World Championship was held in Sopot, Poland from 9-13 June with 20 international teams on the start lines. Yacht Club de Monaco was represented by Edward Wright on Ku-Ring-Gai III who pulled off a fine performance to come 3rd overall after nine races.