2026: a year of transmission and innovation for Yacht Club de Monaco
True to its ‘Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting’ approach, Yacht Club de Monaco kicks off a new season focused on knowledge-sharing, innovation and collective commitment. In 2026, as part of its public service remit to enhance the Principality’s appeal the Club confirms its role as a focal point of activity in Port Hercule and an international platform, while reinforcing its environmental and societal responsibility commitments. Top-level sport, youth training, the sustainable transition and maritime heritage define a year of events providing an arena for exchanges to build the future of yachting.
SEA Index® Expands to the Caribbean with Port de Gustavia Membership
SEA Index® Expands to the Caribbean. The Superyacht Eco Association (SEA Index®), an initiative by the Yacht Club de Monaco, proudly announces the institutional membership of Port de Gustavia, marking a strategic expansion into the French Antilles and reinforcing its leadership in sustainable yachting across the Atlantic. To date, more than 20 ports and marinas across the Mediterranean (France, Monaco, Italy) and the Seychelles have signed on.
MonaCube: Yacht Club de Monaco in Top 5 most efficient buildings
At the closing ceremony on 14 October 2025 for the MonaCube competition in the Auditorium of the Lycée Rainier III, Yacht Club de Monaco stood out in the top five. Launched by the Department of Public Works, the Environment and Urban Development, the aim of the competition was to encourage public and community stakeholders in the Principality to reduce their energy consumption. Out of the 25 buildings participating, YCM’s Clubhouse came 5th having achieved 8.9% energy savings in one year, totalling 303MWh.
YCM Explorer Awards 2025 The International Jury Shortlist Revealed
Under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II, the Yacht Club de Monaco continues its commitment to yachting with purpose with the 5th edition of the La Belle Classe Explorer Awards.
SEA Index® Further Expands International Network – Welcoming Marina Genova as New Institutional Member
Monaco, Monday 7th July 2025 – The Superyacht Eco Association – SEA Index® is pleased to welcome Marina Genova, one of the Mediterranean’s leading yachting destinations, as an Institutional Member. This collaboration marks another international step toward greater engagement with environmental considerations in the yachting sector.
“Bouchons-nous pour la mer”: expo of recycled art by FANB pupils at Yacht Club de Monaco
From Friday 6 June, Yacht Club de Monaco’s Sports Section is hosting an exhibition entitled ‘Bouchons-nous pour la mer’ of artworks based on recycled bottle tops by pupils at the François d’Assise Nicolas Barré middle school in Monaco. An artistic gesture at a crossroads of education and the environment.
NatPower H and Yacht Club de Monaco strengthen technical partnership for a hydrogen-powered future at the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2025
Building on the success of last year, NatPower H is reaffirming its commitment to sustainable yachting by expanding its partnership with the Yacht Club de Monaco. As the official hydrogen supplier for the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2025, NatPower H will provide hydrogen to support all competing teams throughout the event, which takes place from July 2nd to July 5th, 2025.
Wright delivers in Cascais
Yacht Club de Monaco was represented in Cascais for the XXX HM King Juan Carlos Trophy – IDA Grade 1, a major stage on the Dragon circuit.
Launch of SEA Index® in Antibes – Port Vauban, Port Gallice, and Vieux Port of Golfe Juan
The Superyacht Eco Association (SEA) Index® is pleased to announce that Port Vauban, Port Gallice, and the Vieux Port of Golfe Juan (CCI Nice Côte d’Azur, Riviera Ports) are joining its network. This partnership aims to promote sustainable yachting and marks a significant step in reducing the environmental impact of yachting in and around Antibes.
Committed to sustainable yachting, Tony Parker achieves SEA Index® certification with his M/Y Infinity Nine
The list of SEA Index® certified superyachts continues to expand with the addition of the 35m M/Y Infinity Nine built by AvA Yachts in 2022 and owned by Yacht Club de Monaco member Tony Parker. The former NBA champion received the certificate from Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) President HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco at an official ceremony. Since its launch in 2020 by YCM and Credit Suisse (a UBS brand), this system for assessing the environmental impact of superyachts has certified 55 yachts, reinforcing its role as a reference for sustainable yachting.