British extend their lead
Midway through the Virginie Hériot Trophy, pressure is mounting in Monaco. After two days of racing, the 21 all-female teams competing are on the final straight with one goal: to win. Organised by Yacht Club de Monaco under the aegis of the Monegasque and French Sailing Federations, with the support of FxPro, the event has brought sailors together from all over the world.
A culinary challenge for superyacht chefs
Yacht Club de Monaco’s La Belle Classe Academy training centre and Bluewater have joined forces again in organising the 6th Superyacht Chef Competition on Thursday 3rd April. Under the watchful eyes of an expert jury and encouraged by their fellow crew members, nine chefs working on superyachts from 36m to 97m will vie for supremacy at the YCM in this highly original competition. As well as time and space constraints they will be working with a basket of mystery ingredients to create dishes worthy of the finest dining experience, showcasing the outstanding gourmet cuisine served on yachts.
Nine nations gather in Monaco
The stage is set at Yacht Club de Monaco ready to host nine nations taking part in the Virginie Hériot Trophy, an all-female J/70 regatta with 20+ teams registered. Held under the aegis of the French and Monegasque Sailing Federations, with the invaluable support of FxPro, it is part of the collective ‘Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting’ approach, symbolising yachting excellence in Monaco and inclusion. A driving force behind this event is Pink Wave, a group of 55 ladies from the YCM who are passionate about sailing and regularly compete in international regattas.
Primo Cup-UBS Trophy confirms its queen of one design status
With 400 sailors, 90 teams, 10 nations, the Primo Cup-UBS Trophy organised by Yacht Club de Monaco once again lived up to its promises. After three days of racing, Monaco’s legendary one design regatta put on a high-level spectacle in technically challenging conditions. In a demanding stiff easterly breeze every team took their chances and went all out for victory. The favourites responded well to the challenge, but there were a few surprises on the podiums.
Adela shines in Antigua
The 14th Superyacht Challenge Antigua held 5-9 March 2025 attracted ten outstanding sailing yachts to one of the world’s most popular boating destinations. I
Everything to play for
Big manoeuvres have been underway in the Principality on the eve of the final day when the 41st Primo Cup-Trophée UBS reaches its climax. While some leaders are holding their own, others are seeing their rivals closing in. From here on there is no room for error. Conditions may have been challenging, with a medium / choppy sea at times, but the 400 sailors put on a top-flight spectacle. Organised in collaboration with UBS, supported by Monaco City Hall and the expertise of North Sails, this edition confirms why the Primo Cup-Trophée UBS is not to be missed. For the J/70s it is also the final stage of their 2024/2025 Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series of monthly regattas from November to March.
Battle commences in Monaco
This 41st Primo Cup-Trophée UBS is shaping up to be a memorable one for sailors and spectators. Sunshine and a brisk 10-15 knot easterly throwing up a complex chop made for a demanding session requiring finesse and total control at the helm. An ideal setting for this first day of competition.
In the starting-blocks
The Primo Cup-Trophée UBS is ready to write a new chapter in its history. This major one design regatta has been constantly evolving since its launch in 1985 at the instigation of YCM President HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco. With 90 teams across five classes, the 41st edition looks set to be another exciting contest in the bay of Monaco, with three days of promising conditions demanding as always technique, precision and expertise to master this race venue.
Leopard 3: fierce battles for the Farr 100 from Monaco
The highly-anticipated 16th RORC Caribbean 600 got off to a great start from Fort Charlotte, Antigua. In bright sunshine and trade winds blowing over 16 gusting 20 knots the 66 teams took the start of this legendary race around 11 idyllic islands in the Caribbean. A dream backdrop for an intense offshore challenge.
Head down!
After an intensive 21 days of training, 18 of which were on the water, Yacht Club de Monaco’s Jérémy Moutout concluded his season’s preparations by lining up on the start of the Lanzarote International Regatta.