YCM at the helm of inclusion
The 2nd Navicap Challenge – Trophée Elena Sivoldaeva, organised by Yacht Club de Monaco, ended Sunday after three days during which some 60 international teams of able-bodied and sailors with a disability put on a fantastic display in the bay of Monaco. In variable weather conditions, contestants from six nations (England, France, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland and Monaco) competed in a spirit of competition but above all sharing and solidarity, values at the heart of this inclusive regatta. On Sunday morning YCM President HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco came to meet and chat with sailors and volunteers on the quay, bowled over by their dedication and enthusiasm. Alongside him, the event’s patron, Elena Sivoldaeva and YCM General Secretary Bernard d’Alessandri, were keen to stress the regatta’s importance. “This event is fully in line with the collective Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting approach, initiated by YCM, and reflects the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, one of which is to ensure access to water sports for all,” said Bernard d’Alessandri.
YCM on form
41st Campionato Invernale West Liguria – Gorilla Gang Cup & Trofeo Statari
A high-energy atmosphere with tightly fought contests at sea and social gatherings marked the second weekend of the Campionato Invernale West Liguria. Once again it attracted a large fleet vying for the Gorilla Gang Cup and Trofeo Statari. Yacht Club de Monaco members seized the opportunity to race on Ligurian waters at this regatta organised by Yacht Club Sanremo.
A sporting and human challenge
The 2nd Navicap Challenge – Trophée Elena Sivoldaeva kicked off today in a moderate easterly. Organised by Yacht Club de Monaco, this inclusive regatta brings together able-bodied and people with a disability who all share a passion for sailing. With around 60 international sailors representing England, France, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium and Monaco among others, the competition reflects a unique dynamic that combines sporting and human values.
Wind in the sails for YCM
During the 12th Optimist Halloween Cup, the team from Yacht Club de Monaco faced the challenge of windy conditions up to 25 knots on Lake Garda head on.
The regatta was a chance for sailors to prove their determination and resilience, particularly the youngest (born 2013-2015) who adapted well to the conditions and improved their techniques to boot. Nine races were held over the three days.
Spectacular end to the season
A thrilling season on the RC44 circuit concluded with the 44Cup Nanny Cay in British Virgin Islands waters. The fifth and final stage lived up to all the promise to give spectators and crews a regatta full of suspense and intense races that went down to the wire. Up to the final day, several crews were in the running for victory, testimony of the on-a-par high level that holds sway in this fleet.
United for our oceans future
As part of its commitment to protecting the environment, Yacht Club de Monaco has launched an innovative educational project in partnership with pupils from the Life and Earth Sciences classes at the François d’Assises Nicolas Barré school.
Michael Kurtz winner of The Delegates Prize
Since its launch in 2010, the Yacht Racing Image Award has been celebrating the art of capturing the beauty and intensity of international regattas. For this 15th edition, regatta sailor and YCM member Michael Kurtz stood out from the 130 photographers from 31 countries in the competition. His exceptional high-action shot of the J Class Velsheda, taken at Saint-Barthélemy, impressed the international jury of sailing and photography experts.
Sailing together: a challenge for all
From 29th November to 1st December 2024, around 60 participants, including experienced sailors and aficionados, able-boded and with a disability, will be meeting in Monaco Bay for the 2nd Navicap Challenge – Trophée Elena Sivoldaeva. Organised by Yacht Club de Monaco, this event takes place ahead of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities celebrated every year on 3rd December. This initiative is in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that also aim to guarantee the rights of people with disabilities.
Malizia-Seaexplorer in the Southern Hemisphere
Vendée Globe
While part of the Vendée Globe fleet is still up against the vagaries of the Doldrums, the other half have crossed the Equator. While some are sailing to the rhythm of squalls and calm areas, others are making progress in the trade winds with one goal in mind, to head south as quickly as possible. The challenge? Not to miss the weather system off Rio de Janeiro that could propel them to Cape Hope. In this situation, speed is of the essence but so is the need to optimise your trajectory. At this stage skippers must decide whether to skirt the Fernando de Noronha archipelago from the west or the east.
Republican Guard calls into YCM
A backdrop worthy of the visit. On the sidelines of Monaco’s National Day on Tuesday 19th November, a detachment of 60 members of France’s Republican Guard, under the command of General Charles-Antoine Thomas and alongside Colonel Marie-Audrey Leheup, the first woman to head the Republican Guard’s cavalry regiment, called into Yacht Club de Monaco for the first time in its history.
The Supreme Commandant of Monaco’s Military Force, Colonel Tony Varo was present with ten representatives from the Prince of Monaco’s Palace Guards and the Fire Brigade. It was a highly symbolic meeting to forge a bridge between military traditions and the maritime spirit, in the presence of France’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Monaco, H.E. Mr Jean d’Haussonville.