Argynne III takes YCM to top of podium
With winds nudging 30 knots, autumnal conditions were the order of the first day of the 41st Trophée Grimaldi which did not dampen the enthusiasm of the 50 contesting boats that managed to complete two of the event’s races, those between Sanremo and Ventimiglia.
Superb 2nd for Alexander Ehlen in Kitefoil Open
At the extreme kiteboard and wing French championships held 21-27 October 2024, young hopefuls showcased their talent in some thrilling slalom races. Yacht Club de Monaco member Alexander Ehlen put in a fine performance in the Kitefoil Open to clinch 2nd overall, a podium finish that is just reward for his commitment and expertise in demanding conditions. A total of six French champion titles were awarded for excellence gained in this fast-growing discipline.
Great result for YCM’s Olivier Campana and Nicolas Milanesio
Congratulations to Olivier Campana and Nicolas Milanesio for a hard-won 2nd place in the Monte-Carlo E-Rally at the wheel of a BMW i4, official YCM partner.
Trophée Grimaldi: promising weekend on the horizon
As weather forecasts shape up for the weekend, crews competing in the 41st Trophée Grimaldi are busy with final preparations for this coastal event. Jointly organised by Yacht Club de Monaco and the Sanremo Yacht Club, this race takes place over three days with three stages, starting from Sanremo with the first stage to Cala del Forte in Ventimiglia then a stopover in Monaco. This year sees some 50 boats from the most prestigious yacht clubs on the Riviera gather in Sanremo.
Black Jack 2nd in real time
After an epic duel, the Black Jack 100 skippered by Tristan Le Brun from Yacht Club de Monaco clinched a superb 2nd in real time at the 45th Rolex Middle Sea Race. A mere 18 minutes separated them from the winner, Seng Huang Lee’s Scallywag, who covered the 606 nautical mile course in 2 days 21 hours 33 minutes 29 seconds.
Girls on top
The Pink Wave Sailing Team representing Yacht Club de Monaco put in a fine performance this weekend to finish 10th in the overall ranking of the WLS (Woman Leading Sailing) in Martigues.
Season ends on a high
The J/70 Italian Cup ended this weekend in Lerici in ideal conditions to cap off an outstanding season. The last three regattas of the year brought an intense season to a close after four events and 26 races.
Historic triple for Emirates Team New Zealand
For the third consecutive time, Emirates Team New Zealand, led by Matteo de Nora, member of Yacht Club de Monaco’s Management Committee, triumphed in the America’s Cup. For the Defender and its director, YCM member Grant Dalton, it was a resounding victory over Ineos Britannia of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, also a YCM member, during the final in Barcelona. A near-flawless performance saw the Kiwis retain the world’s oldest sporting trophy to secure their third victory in a row out of their total of five.
Sixth European title for Italy
The curtain has fallen on the Optimist European Team Racing Championship 2024, organised by Yacht Club de Monaco under the aegis of the International Optimist Dinghy Association (IODA) and World Sailing, in partnership with FxPro, Monaco Marine and SLAM.
First UIM E1 La Belle Classe Academy by YCM class
This week Yacht Club de Monaco welcomed the first class to attend its new UIM E1 La Belle Classe Academy by YCM course, a pioneering program to train future pilots for the UIM E1 World Championship, the world’s first all-electric boat race series.