Realteam Spirit triumphs on Lake Geneva

Realteam Spirit s’impose sur le Léman TF35 – Geneva Grand Prix

The Geneva Grand Prix ended the 2025 season battle for the TF35 Trophy in contrasting conditions. After two days dominated by strong winds, the final day was contested in a gentle 5-8 knot breeze demanding tactical precision and faultless manoeuvres by the crews.

YCM members in the grand finale

The Nations Trophy – ClubSwan – Saint-Tropez

The 2025 Nations League culminated this weekend in Saint-Tropez with the Nations Trophy, a highlight of the ClubSwan Racing season, attracting 50+ boats and crews from 30 nations.

YCM’s Emmanuel Santelli secures well-deserved 5th

IRC European Championship – Bonifacio 4-12 octobre 2025 Emmanuel Santelli (Y.C.M.) signe une belle 5ᵉ place

From 4-12 October Corsica hosted the round island Tour de Corse à la Voile, one of the highlights of the Mediterranean season which this year was also the IRC European Championship. Organised by Yacht Club de Bonifacio, under the aegis of the French Sailing Federation and the Corsican Sailing League, this no-holds barred, non-stop, 250-nautical-mile race around the “Beautiful Isle” saw extended tactical tacks, calm zones and close-run passages along the Corsican coast.

Charles de Bourbon des Deux Siciles determined to win at home

smeralda

The Principality of Monaco is all set to host the grand finale of the 2025 Smeralda 888 International Championship, now called Trophée Adalberto Miani as a tribute to this iconic member of the Yacht Club de Monaco who passed away in 2024. From 10 to 12 October, 14 teams will line up on the start, including eight flying the YCM flag, to end a season that has been fiercely competitive from start to finish.

Two Yacht Club de Monaco teams on top

Cape 31 Med Circuit 2025

Yacht Club de Monaco members on the Cape 31 Med Circuit 2025 produced some excellent results in this championship that attracted over 20 teams from 16 nations to the five events held between Hyères, Porquerolles, San Remo, Imperia and Palma.

Two Monaco teams take on the challenge

J/70 Cup 4th Event - Italian Championship – Porto Maurizio

At Porto Maurizio in Liguria the fourth stage of the J/70 Italia Cup enjoyed three days of challenging sailing, with two teams on the start representing Yacht Club de Monaco.

A vintage year for YCM members

Sur le plan d’eau des classiques, le spectacle était ailleurs, mais l’intensité la même. En Big Boat, Mark Dixon (Elena of London) a signé une belle deuxième place, derrière Cambria. Une semaine menée tambour battant, où la goélette a retrouvé sa superbe. Argynne III s’impose en Classique Marconi A après une régate exemplaire, tandis que Angelo Mazzarella (Carron II) prend la 6e place Epoque Marconi A. En Grand Tradition, Carlo Falcone et Mariella accrochent la 6e place, toujours fidèles à leur style sobre et efficace. Enfin, Kostia Belkin hisse le plan Fife Viola sur le podium en Époque Aurique A, à la 3e place, confirmant une saison remarquable pour le voilier centenaire.

The 27th Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez concluded after a full-on week of racing, with crews experiencing hesitant breezes, choppy waters and tight starts. Yacht Club de Monaco members more than held their own, often in the vanguard and always in with a chance.

YCM on the podium of a unique event

hansa

Two days and 11 races on a beautiful stretch of water facing Antibes’ ramparts delighted 52 teenagers, aged 12 to 17, all sharing the same passion for sailing. The 3rd IBSA Regatta, the only international competition for young people with a disability, again lived up to expectations ashore and at sea.

Monaco sailors competing

RS21

orty-nine crews numbering a total of 200 sailors from 13 nations descended on Yacht Club Porto Rotondo in Italy which hosted the RS21 World Championship at the end of September. The atmosphere was electric as this relatively new class reached another milestone in 2025, with this its most international and competitive event to date.

YCM members top the bill

24/09/2025, Cannes (FRA), Régates Royales 2025, Race Day 3

The 47th Régates Royales de Cannes lived up to expectations with over 120 classic sailboats at the meeting. For a week, the bay of Cannes was blessed with light winds gusting over 20 knots to produce an exciting spectacle full of suspense.