Leopard 3 wins Monohull Line Honours
After 10 days 17 hours 23 minutes and 51 second of racing, the Farr 100 Leopard 3 of Yacht Club de Monaco’s Joost Schuijff took Monohull Line Honours in the 10th RORC Transatlantic Race, also winning the IRC Super Zero category.
Having left Lanzarote in the Canaries on Sunday 7th January 2024, the 24-strong fleet representing ten nations headed to the finish line in Grenada in the Caribbean, a 3,000 nautical mile crossing of the Atlantic Ocean.
Fair Winds for the SEA Index
Launched in 2020 by the Yacht Club de Monaco and Credit Suisse, the SEA Index® is establishing itself as a key benchmark for assessing the CO2 emissions of pleasure crafts, with the aim of supporting shipowners committed to more sustainable yachting. To date, the SEA Index®, in collaboration with Lloyd’s Register, has carried out numerous assessments of superyachts, a meticulous process to ensure the accuracy of the ratings. This initiative is fully in line with the collective “Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting” approach. A growing number of superyacht owners are already adopting more sustainable practices by personal choice and aiming for higher standards. It is they who are driving change by engaging shipyards and funding the research and development associated with their projects.
Turkey sweeps the board
Organised as part of the collective ‘Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting’ approach, the 14th Monaco Optimist Team Race (https://yacht-club-monaco.mc/evenements/monaco-optimist-team-race/) concluded with a fine example of the importance of racing rules.
Faultless domination
It was an exciting third day under optimal conditions for the Monaco Optimist Team Race. With a lovely 7-10 knot southwesterly blowing, the 72 contestants in the 18 teams fought their tactical strategic duels with tenacity and the unique competitive spirit so characteristic of this format.
USA and Turkey neck and neck
It was all systems go for the 72 young sailors on the first day of racing at the Monaco Optimist Team Race. Organised by Yacht Club de Monaco with support from Monaco Marine, FxPro, sailing gear supplier SLAM, the Erplast boatyard and Peace and Sport, the event demands consistency, mastery of team racing rules and above all enthusiasm.
Event gets underway
The opening ceremony of the 14th Monaco Optimist Team Race (https://yacht-club-monaco.mc/evenements/monaco-optimist-team-race/) marked the start of this event with a record 72 under-14 sailors divided into 18 teams of four. Organised by Yacht Club de Monaco with support from Monaco Marine, FxPro, sailing gear supplier SLAM, the Erplast boatyard and Peace and Sport, this international meeting tests these young people’s mastery of the team race format. “This event is a wonderful opportunity to highlight excellence, share knowledge and promote sailing to young generations, all Yacht Club de Monaco values which are part of our collective ‘Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting’ approach,” explains YCM General Secretary Bernard d’Alessandri.
2024 another anniversary year for Yacht Club de Monaco
After Yacht Club de Monaco’s 70th anniversary celebrations last year, festivities continue in 2024 with commemoration of 10 years in the new Clubhouse designed by Lord Foster. Once again the calendar lives up to the ambitions of the collective ‘Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting’ approach, initiated by YCM to position the Principality as a centre of excellence in this sector. High level sport, the environment, luxury yachting and maritime heritage are again in the spotlight throughout the year.
Malizia-Seaexplorer finishes 4th
After nine days 20 hours two minutes 41 seconds, Malizia-Seaexplorer helmed by Boris Herrmann from Yacht Club de Monaco finished 4th in this selective, qualifying solo challenge for the Vendée Globe 2024-2025.
A highly motivated group
As always there was a great atmosphere in the Yacht Club de Monaco’s Optimist team, out in force at the weekend for the 39th Meeting Internazionale del Mediterraneo with 12 competing. Nearly a hundred contestants turned out for three days of racing. In the older Minime group, Alexandra Santelli pulled off a very good 16th place ahead of Frederik Holst 21st followed by Océane Schroeder 22nd and Roman Lampert 33rd.
Two out of two for G-Spot
Monegasque Giangiacomo Serena di Lapigio (G-Spot) is the winner this week of Act II of the Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series. Now in its 11th season, the programme of monthly regattas from November to March organised by Yacht Club de Monaco continues to offer an exceptional setting for teams from all over Europe who welcome it as part of their preparations for the upcoming season.