Joost Schuijff from YCM overall winner
Having crossed the finish line in 2 days 1 hour 23 minutes 18 seconds to take Monohull Line Honours, Leopard 3 led by Yacht Club de Monaco’s Joost Schuijff also won the event in corrected time in IRC. Leopard 3 was one of the pioneers of this 600 nautical mile event, setting the course’s first record in 2009 and winning Monohull Line Honours again in 2013.
Another win for Joost Schuijff
Having topped the ranking in IRC Zero and taken Monohull Line Honours of the Antigua 360 Race, Joost Schuijff has just clinched another victory in the Caribbean, this time in the RORC Caribbean 600. After 2 days 1 hour 23 minutes 18 seconds of racing the Farr 100 crossed the finish first of this ninth edition. “I started helming Leopard 3 five or six years ago,” said Joost Schuijff. “After making some major changes including reducing the boat’s weight by 10 tonnes and installing a new mast, we are reaping the benefits of all our hard work. This was my second RORC Caribbean 600, we had 30-knot squalls so it was quite scary, but I really love this race. Sailing in the tropics is picturesque, the scenery is truly magnificent and racing against this type of competition is a perfect combination”. Leopard 3 led from the start, gaining a lead of around 30 nautical miles over its nearest competitor. The crew now have to wait for the rest of the fleet to arrive to know their corrected time for the IRC ranking.
Launch of green hydrogen pontoon: YCM paves way to sustainable yachting
In line with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and under the aegis of the collective ‘Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting’ approach, Yacht Club de Monaco continues to ramp up initiatives using technology to help protect the environment. Attended by HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, the latest was launch of the first autonomous green hydrogen pontoon that can fill 30 cylinders and supply eight teams with green hydrogen in preparation for the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (1-7 July 2024). “The Monaco Energy Boat Challenge was launched 11 years ago. It is very satisfying to see how far we have progressed. Even with limited resources it is now possible to produce green hydrogen,” says YCM General Secretary Bernard d’Alessandri.
A big win for Joost Schuijff
Joost Schuijff from Yacht Club de Monaco won the Antigua 360 Race aboard his Farr 100 Leopard 3, when he crossed the finish first to take ‘Monohull Line Honours’ in 4 hours 22 minutes 14 seconds, as well as 1st place in the IRC Zero category. Thirty-four teams were competing in this second edition of the Nelson’s Cup Series 2024, with all contestants enjoying a light south-easterly that got them off to an excellent start.
Victory for Piccinina
Since 2013, Monaco bay has been the stage of a unique spectacle that attracts many of the very best J/70 crews for the Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series. Organised by Yacht Club de Monaco, these monthly regattas have become a must-do tradition on the winter sailing calendar, attracting fiercely competitive teams from all over Europe.
Vladimir Prosikhin sails to victory
Yacht Club de Monaco member Vladimir Prosikhin and his crew on Nika emerged winners of the second regatta of the Melges 20 Miami Winter Series. Eight nail-biting races saw some outstanding sailing and canny tactical strategies before the verdict was announced. The fleet is back on the water 1-3 March for the third and last contest on this North American circuit.
On conquered terrain
Since 2013, Monaco bay has been the stage of a unique spectacle that attracts the very best J/70 teams for the Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series.
Organised by Yacht Club de Monaco, these monthly regattas have become a must-do tradition on the winter sailing calendar, attracting fiercely competitive teams from all over Europe. Friday was the start of Act III of the 2023-2024 season which saw Monaco teams out in force.
Yachting at the heart of economic challenges in the région Sud and Monaco
Every year, Yacht Club de Monaco brings together yachting stakeholders at the La Belle Classe Superyachts Business Symposium. Organised as a dinner-debate under the aegis of the collective ‘Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting’ approach, this 16th edition highlighted the significance and economic impact of yachting worldwide on the French Riveria (Région Sud) and the Principality of Monaco.
Artificial intelligence takes centre stage at Yacht Club de Monaco
Under the aegis of its collective Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting approach to build the future of yachting, Yacht Club de Monaco hosted a fascinating talk on artificial intelligence (AI) by the visionary Marco Landi, former Vice-President of Apple worldwide and Chairman of the Institut EuropIA.
In the YCM’s iconic venue combining tradition and modernity, Marco Landi shared his insights on the rapid evolution of AI, highlighting in particular its transformative role in contemporary society.
Non-stop preparation
Monégasque Alexander Ehlen is in Fuerteventura, a mecca for kitesurfers, with all the top racers for a back-to-back coaching regatta. Exceptional conditions put a smile on the face of Yacht Club de Monaco’s kite boarder who finished 7th overall at this meeting. A great performance for this athlete as he continues to pull out all the stops to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics.