Alegre and Andres Soriano launch their TP52 Super Series season at Puerto Portals

Alegre and Andres Soriano launched their TP52 Super Series season in Puerto Portals. For this first stage of the 2026 circuit held 4-9 May, the owner, a member of the Yacht Club de Monaco, and his crew were competing in one of the most competitive fleets in one design racing. Against a field of 14 teams representing 11 nations, Alegre finished 13th after an intense week in Palma Bay.

YCM sailors train on Lake Geneva in Hansa 303

YCM were fine-tuning preparations on Lake Geneva in Hansa 303. Christiane-Eugénie Gautier and Nicolas Lelu, supervised by Yacht Club de Monaco coach Alexandre Richard, took part in the second national training session held at Sciez on the French banks of Lake Geneva. It was an important event as this is the venue that will host the 2027 World Championship.

Monegasque gentlemen-sailors take centre stage at the Coupe de l’Hippocampe

Monegasque gentlemen-sailors took centre stage at the 2026 edition of the Coupe de l’Hippocampe. From 1-3 May, Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez hosted the 19th edition of this event reserved for one design classes, including this one presided by Charles de Bourbon des Deux Siciles from YCM. Ten crews were on the start for the Smeralda 888 Championship third stage contested in moderate wind conditions.

YCM members dominate at the Swan Bonifacio Challenge 2026

YCM members dominated at the Swan Bonifacio Challenge 2026. From 22 April to 2 May, the different ClubSwan categories raced together at the southern tip of Corsica on a challenging yet always spectacular race area. Steady north-east winds, hard-fought races and narrow gaps set the pace for this edition.

YCM juniors shine at the ILCA semi-national in Saint-Raphaël

YCM’s young sailors shone at the ILCA semi-national event in Saint-Raphaël. During a challenging weekend, the Monegasque sailors pulled off several podium finishes and a string of good results. As the group builds on their strengths and progress, they continue to move forward.

YCM competes in the 2026 EDHEC Sailing Cup

The YCM was competing in the 2026 EDHEC Sailing Cup. For this 57th edition held 18-26 April in Arzon, Oscar Roynaud was supported by the Yacht Club de Monaco in this iconic major regatta for students who love sailing. It was a project that demanded commitment against an ultra-competitive fleet.

Vladimir Prosikhin triumphs at the 44Cup Puntaldia in Sardinia

Vladimir Prosikhin won the 44Cup Puntaldia in Sardinia. It was at the second event on the RC44 circuit held 22-26 April 2026 that the owner-helmsman of Team Nika clinched victory after a close regatta that remained undecided up to the very last race.

YCM on the international stage at French Olympic Week

YCM was there on the international stage for French Olympic Week. From 18-25 April 2026, the Bay of Hyères hosted the world’s Olympic sailing elite for the 57th edition of French Olympic Week, the second stage of the World Cup after Palma de Mallorca end of March. Once again, Monegasque sailors were in the running, including Jérémie Moutout in ILCA 7 and Louise Debeaumont in ILCA 6.

YCM’s young sailors on the podium at the Paprec 600 Saint-Tropez

YCM’s young sailors were on the podium at the end of the Paprec 600 Saint-Tropez, a strategic 600-mile offshore challenge in the Mediterranean. On K’Mena the team led by Yacht Club de Monaco member Eric Muller put in a solid performance to win the under-25 youth category and clinch 8th place in the overall team rankings in IRC. This is a demanding race on one of the most beautiful courses in the Mediterranean.

Two YCM teams finish in the top 15 in Sferracavallo

The Yamamay Cup got its season underway with a first event held from 17 to 19 April in Sferracavallo, bringing together a competitive and evenly matched RS21 fleet. Six races were sailed, offering an early indication of the level of competition this season.