Double win for Martin Lemarchand
A double victory for Yacht Club de Monaco sailor Martin Lemarchand off Kinsale in the ICRA IRC National Championships, part of the Kildare Innovation Campus Sovereign’s Cup, a major event on the Irish sailing calendar.
12th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge: yachting’s future being built now
With days to go before kick-off, the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge confirms its role as a catalyst for sustainable yachting. Organised by Yacht Club de Monaco, with the support of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, UBS, BMW and SBM Offshore, the event which is open to the public bridges the gap between academic research and the boating industry with one goal: to rethink maritime mobility under real conditions. “This collaboration is essential to the transition to more responsible yachting.
Gold group for Jérémy Moutout
The Kiel Olympic Week has just concluded for the ILCA 7 category. Held every year, this international event has become an institution in the sailing world and the 131st edition again pulled in elite sailors from over 60 nations in impressive numbers for each class, be they ILCA, iQFOiL or 49ers.
Lessons and progress continue
Yacht Club de Monaco’s young sailors continue to learn and progress on the international scene. From 19-21 June several from the Sports Section were competing in the 50th Trofeo Optimist d’Argento in Torbole on Lake Garda in Italy. A major regatta on the Optimist circuit this year it attracted 129 contestants from all over Europe.
Yacht Club de Monaco: A summer under the banner of passion, transmission and innovation
True to tradition, Yacht Club de Monaco brought together members for its annual Summer Cocktail when new members are welcomed and flagship projects presented in the presence of Club President, HSH Prince Albert II, and the Management Committee.
YCM members shine in Tuscany
Yacht Club de Monaco members achieved excellent results during Argentario Sailing Week held 18-22 June in Porto Santo Stefano, Tuscany. An international regatta for classic yachts it is a popular regatta on the Mediterranean calendar for those passionate about elegance and maritime history.
Pierrik Devic at the top
The Olympic sailing venue in Marseille was buzzing as it hosted the first Final of the Championnat Régional de Flotte Partagée. The first edition lived up to expectations thanks to two days of full-on racing, a strong field and ideal conditions, with 16 hotly contested races completed in brisk 12 to 18 knot breezes.
An intergenerational festival celebrates the sea
Once again a rich and varied programme awaited all generations as Yacht Club de Monaco joined forces with Monegasque nautical and environmental institutions to organise the annual Fête de la Mer on Saturday 21 June. Several hundred turned out for this fun festive day in the YCM Marina with families, sea enthusiasts and stakeholders making the most of the watersports and educational activities available to all.
Yacht Club de Monaco on form
Yacht Club de Monaco members once again did YCM proud on the international scene at the Swan One Design Worlds held 17-21 June in Porto Cervo, Sardinia.
Victory for Pierre Casiraghi at the British IRC National Championship
Pierre Casiraghi, Vice-President of Yacht Club de Monaco, has just clinched an important win at the helm of Jolt 6 during the British IRC National Championship, held as part of the 250th celebrations of the Royal Thames Yacht Club. The result confirms the performance momentum generated around the Jolt project led by YCM member Peter Harrison.