Realteam Spirit tackles a fickle Lake Geneva at the Mies Grand Prix

Realteam Spirit tackled a tricky Lake Geneva head on at the Mies Grand Prix to finish 5th in this second stage of the TF35 Championship. The event served up a condensed version of everything that makes the lake so special: flat calms, thunderstorms, thermal winds and sudden gusts.

Bart Weduwer triumphs with Encounter at Voiles d’Antibes 30th anniversary

Bart Weduwer triumphed with Encounter at the 30th anniversary of Voiles d’Antibes.
More than 70 classic yachts were out on the water in Port Vauban in Antibes for five days.
In the fleet, Bart Weduwer from Yacht Club de Monaco won the IOR category with Encounter, while Sagittarius made it onto the third step of the podium. Meanwhile, Argynne III was competing in the Marconi Gaff class and finished 7th.

YCM members on form at the J/70 Corinthian World Championship in Marseille

In this article : YCM members were on form at the J/70 Corinthian World Championship in Marseille. At the end of the J/70 Corinthian World Championship held this week in the Phoenician city, the crew on Piccinina pulled off a well-deserved 2nd place in the Mixed-Plus category while Pierrik Devic on Fraser Yacht finished 29th […]

Lord Laidlaw mounts the podium at the Tre Golfi Multihull Trophy

Lord Laidlaw secured a podium finish at the end of the Tre Golfi Multihull Trophy. Competing on Highland Fling XVIII as part of the Tre Golfi Sailing Week, the Yacht Club de Monaco member finished 2nd in this edition which was part of the Italian event’s programme. A performance achieved on a tactically challenging race area shared this week with participants in the IMA Maxi European Championship.

YCM members dominate the Maxi European Championship

YCM members dominated in the Maxi European Championship. Held as part of the Tre Golfi Sailing Week between Naples and Sorrento, the IMA Maxi European Championship confirmed Monegasque owners position among leading names in international sailing. Karel Komarek won the Maxi 1 group on V, Peter Harrison won the Maxi GP category aboard Jolt, while Joost Schuijff (Leopard 3) and Giovanni Lombardi Stronati (Django 7X) completed this impressive tally with 2nd and 3rd places in their respective divisions.

Jérémy Moutout makes the gold round at the ILCA 7 European Championship

Jérémy Moutout made it into the gold group at the ILCA 7 European Championship. Competing at JK Marina Kastela in Croatia, the Yacht Club de Monaco sailor finished 48th out of a fleet of 173 contestants after eight races. A solid performance that put him into the European gold group and confirms his progress at this high level.

Nicolas Lelu confirms his consistency at the Belgium Sailability Cup

In this article : Nicolas Lelu confirmed his consistency at the Belgium Sailability Cup in the Hansa 303 class. Competing this weekend in Nieuwpoort at the Belgium Championship, the Yacht Club de Monaco sailor achieved two top ten finishes. After three days of competition and 17 races completed, he came 7th in the double-hander category […]

YCM sailors shine at the Grandi Regate Internazionali in Sanremo

YCM sailors shone at the Grandi Regate Internazionali in Sanremo. Organised 21-23 May as part of the CIM Classic Yacht Trophy 2026, this major Mediterranean meeting for classic sailing yachts and tradition attracted a prestigious fleet to the Italian Riviera. Between the racing, maritime heritage and a culinary competition, the Monegasque crews distinguished themselves both on the water and on the quay.

Lorenzo Bortolotti remains in contention for the podium at Swan Porto Rotondo Challenge

Lorenzo Bortolotti remained in contention for the podium at the Swan Porto Rotondo Challenge. Aboard Black Swan, the Yacht Club de Monaco member finished 4th of this first edition held in Porto Rotondo in Sardinia. Against nine teams in the ClubSwan 28, the Monegasque competed in varied conditions throughout the week.

‘Twenty-Thousand Leagues Under the Sea’: Port Hercule takes on an air of maritime adventure

Yacht Club de Monaco organised another edition of the annual Fête de la Mer, celebrating St Peter, Patron Saint of Fishermen. The theme this year was ‘Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea’ for a day that saw families, sea lovers, associations and visitors flock to the YCM Marina to enjoy a programme of nautical activities, entertainment and workshops in a festive family-friendly atmosphere. All the principle nautical and environmental institutions participated, including Les Pontons de Monaco; Société Nautique de Monaco (rowing club); Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation; Mairie de Monaco; Roca Jet Club; Oceanographic Museum; Oceanographic Institute of Monaco; Club d’Exploration Sous-Marine de Monaco (scuba diving); Monaco’s port authority (SEPM); the Monaco Government; the Monaco Protection for Nature association; the Institution François d’Assise-Nicolas Barré; PELAGOS; and the Rotary Club Monaco. “The Fête de la Mer retains its simple, intergenerational appeal that is behind its success. It’s about families coming together, discovering new activities, interacting with associations and enjoying the sea another way. It’s a day that reflects Monaco’s strong attachment to the marine environment and maritime cultures,” says Bernard d’Alessandri, Yacht Club de Monaco’s General Secretary and Director.