YCM recognises yacht owner commitment
At the 7th Monaco Ocean Week, an initiative of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, Yacht Club de Monaco which runs the yachting component put the spotlight on exploration with a day of talks and meetings. It was attended by a large American delegation from The Explorers Club of New York and arrival of seven Explorer Yachts in the YCM Marina, a world first, which concluded with the 4th YCM Explorer Awards by La Belle Classe Superyachts, an initiative that is part of the collective ‘Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting’ approach.
The Explorers Club of New York disembarks at Yacht Club de Monaco
Monaco Ocean Week
The 7th Monaco Ocean Week, orchestrated by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation in partnership with the Monaco Government, the Monaco Oceanographic Institute and Monaco Scientific Centre is in full swing. It is a major international event at which Yacht Club de Monaco is responsible for the yachting element, introducing for the first time this year a Day of Exploration in collaboration with The Explorers Club of New York. For this special occasion, a delegation of around a hundred Americans have made the trip to the Principality to participate in a busy programme of meetings and discussions.
1st Explorer Dock
The Explorer Yachts at the Yacht Club of Monaco embody a passion for adventure and innovation, each designed to navigate beyond traditional boundaries and face the challenges of the oceans.
Giesbeek Girls race to victory
Yacht Club de Monaco concluded a winning 2nd Woman Leading & Sailing Trophy. The all-female J/70 regatta was a resounding success with teams from all over the world here to celebrate women’s passion for sailing. Under the aegis of its collective ‘Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting’ approach, in partnership with French and Monegasque Sailing Federations and support of FxPro and Slam, the event attracted 90 sailors determined to leave their mark on the race area in Monaco. “It’s a real pleasure to see these women sailing with such enthusiasm. It’s why this meeting is such a success,” says YCM General Secretary Bernard d’Alessandri. Twenty teams representing 13 nations went head to head, proof of the diversity and growth of this remarkable event that’s all down to the dynamism of Pink Wave, a large group of YCM female sailors.
Ladies at the helm
Saturday 16th March 2024 – Part of its ongoing commitment to developing year-round sailing for everyone, Yacht Club de Monaco is organising its 2nd Woman Leading and Sailing Trophy. In a collaboration with the French and Monegasque Sailing Federations and partnerships with FxPro and Slam, the J/70 regatta is an all-female affair.
This latest initiative, driven by the dynamic Pink Wave, a large group of competitive YCM sailors formed five years ago, was a great success last year. For this 2024 edition, the event has grown with 20 teams representing 13 nations gathered in Monaco.
When the ladies take centre stage in Monaco
Following a highly successful first edition last year, Yacht Club de Monaco is organising the 2nd all-female Woman Leading and Sailing Trophy on J/70s. “This competition had a great impact last year and it seemed only logical to continue the adventure and open it up to more teams,” says YCM General Secretary Bernard d’Alessandri. Held under the aegis of the collective ‘Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting’ approach, in collaboration with the French and Monegasque Sailing Federations and in partnership with FxPro and Slam, the regatta will welcome 90 sailors from around the world.
Triumphs & Innovations at the 40th Primo Cup – Trophée UBS
With wind conditions oscillating between 8 to 18 knots, the 40th Primo Cup-Trophée UBS proved tense and exciting for the 400 sailors and 10 nations competing as they showcased their mastery of racing tactics in J/70, Smeralda 888, Longtze Premier and Cape 31. Greeted by YCM’s President HSH Prince Albert II at the opening ceremony, all present discovered the coveted Perpetual Trophy, made by Buccellati and engraved with the 32 winners of the event in the best represented classes from the last four decades.
40 years of innovation and tradition
The 40th Primo Cup-Trophée UBS, the first major international event held under the presidency of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, the Perpetual Trophy made by Buccellati was unveiled. Every year, the name of the winner of the most represented class will be inscribed on the trophy to immortalise the names of the sailors’ performance. Among the 32 names already engraved (representing eight nations) are Monegasques Claude Rodelato, Ludovico Fassitelli and Giangiacomo Serena di Lapigio.
40 years celebrating one design classes
At the start of the 2024 season, sailing world’s eyes will be fixed on the Principality of Monaco this weekend where top international one design teams will be competing at the 40th Primo Cup-Trophée UBS. Over the years, this regatta has left its mark, attracting big names in sailing and becoming renowned as a testbed for trying out new boats, kit and equipment, raising the Monegasque race area’s status to that of a laboratory of innovation.
Great start to the season for Prosikhin
The crew on Team Nika led by Yacht Club de Monaco’s Vladimir Prosikhin has just ended the 44Cup Calero Marinas in style, winning four of the nine races held in optimal conditions over the four days. “It was a very good regatta with difficult conditions and strong winds,” commented Vladimir Prosikhin. Nico Poons (Charisma), YCM Awards 2023 winner came 6th ahead of Torbjorn Tornqvist (Artemis Racing) 8th. The RC44 fleet will be back out on the race circuit 8-12 May in Spain for the season’s second event.