Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series Act III – A decisive act
In this article: In the Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series, the winter regatta circuit launched in 2013, Act III is the point at which the standings begin to tighten. At this stage of the series, points are not chased, they are defended. Following two dominant performances by G-Spot from the Yacht Club de Monaco, the J/70 […]
Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2026: SeaLab Class explores the energies of tomorrow’s maritime world.
From 8 to 11 July 2026, the Yacht Club of Monaco will host the 13th edition of the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge in Monaco. This international event is dedicated to sustainable propulsion technologies and is organised with the support of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, UBS, BMW and SBM Offshore.
Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2026: the AI Class, when artificial intelligence transforms navigation
Organised by the Yacht Club of Monaco, with the support of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, UBS, BMW and SBM Offshore, the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge has, for more than a decade, established itself as an open-air laboratory dedicated to sustainable maritime innovation. Its 13th edition, scheduled from 8 to 11 July 2026, will once again highlight the growing role of digital technologies and artificial intelligence in the energy transition of the maritime sector.
Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2026: Energy Class – a laboratory for optimising electric and hybrid technologies
Organised by the Yacht Club of Monaco and supported by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, UBS, BMW and SBM Offshore, the 13th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge will take place from 8 to 11 July 2026 in Monaco. This edition will bring together 43 teams from around twenty countries who are all united by a common goal: to accelerate the energy transition of yachting and the maritime sector through real-world experimentation.
The first major event of the season for Y.C.M. members
From 4 to 8 February, the RC44 fleet gathered in Lanzarote for the RC44 Cup Calero Marinas, marking the first major event of the season for Yacht Club de Monaco members. Faced with challenging conditions involving unstable winds, significant shifts and highly competitive races, the Y.C.M. members rose to the challenge against an exceptionally strong international field. Consistency, tactical awareness and the ability to adapt proved decisive across twelve races.
Yachting 2035: The economic transformation of the sector in response to new environmental standards
To mark its 18th Economic Symposium, La Belle Classe Superyachts, organised in collaboration with UBS, the Yacht Club de Monaco brought together key figures from the international yachting industry to discuss the significant economic changes that will shape the sector by 2025. As part of the ‘Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting’ initiative, this dinner debate highlighted a shared conclusion: the environmental transition has become a key factor in shaping the economic models of the yachting industry. With the theme “Yachting 2035: the economic transformation of the sector in response to new environmental standards”, this edition offered forward-looking analysis of structural changes across the industry. Against a backdrop of accelerating demographic, geopolitical, technological and financial shifts, the discussions emphasised the need for the sector to anticipate changes that are now firmly embedded in the long term.
Under the presidency of Philippe Etchebest, an exceptional jury unveiled for the 7th edition
Through its training centre, La Belle Classe Academy, the Yacht Club de Monaco will host a new edition of the Superyacht Chef Competition on Thursday, 2 April 2026, organised with the support of Bluewater. This culinary event highlights the excellence and singularity of the profession of onboard chef aboard superyachts — a role that remains largely unfamiliar to the general public.
Two YCM sailors shine on Brazilian waters
From 24 to 31 January, Jérémy Moutout and Louise Debeaumont, two YCM sailors, represented Monaco at the World Sailing Test Event, held one year ahead of the 2027 World Championships. Held on the site of the future championship races, the event enabled athletes, officials and organisers to trial all sporting and logistical arrangements.
Y.C.M. sailors at the forefront
The first selection event for the French Championship concluded in Antibes during the 51st edition of the Ski Voile, held on 24 and 25 January 2026. The regatta was marked by contrasting conditions, with a demanding Saturday due to strong winds, followed by a lighter Sunday, requiring a high level of adaptability from the sailors. In this technical context, the YCM sailors delivered a solid performance, highlighting both individual progress and strong team cohesion.
Italians from Yacht Club Italiano triumph by a whisker
It could not have been closer. The Monaco Optimist Team Race ended Sunday at the end of an intense week on a challenging Monaco race area for the 15 teams from 12 nations competing. Organised by Yacht Club de Monaco, supported by Monaco Marine, FxPro, North Sails, Erplast and Peace and Sport, the 14th edition confirmed this event’s unique role in the development of young international sailors, who were honoured by a visit from the Monegasque Formula 1 driver, Charles Leclerc. The Italians from Yacht Club Italiano emerged the winners after a hard-fought high-level duel with the Danes from Danish Dynamite, who had held on to their lead up to that point. Four boats against four, short races and having to keep a constant eye on the competition, the team race format once again lived up to expectations. For Bernard d’Alessandri, YCM Director and General Secretary, the event goes beyond the rankings: “Young people learn that they must look beyond individual results to get results for the team. They learn to coordinate and interact with young people of their own age. It’s a wonderful training ground for life”.