Yacht Club de Monaco Optimist results: podium finish for Monaco sailors
Yacht Club de Monaco’s Optimist results at the CDV Optis 06 in Antibes confirm that the Sailing School in YCM’s Sports Section has the wind in its sails. Aged between 7 to 10 years old, the YCM sailors performed well against the regional competition to come 3rd out of all the clubs participating and stand on the podium.
YCM stands out in the classic yachting CIM 2025 rankings
In classic yachting YCM left its mark on the CIM 2025 ranking, with Yacht Club de Monaco members on fine form to secure podium finishes in several categories. The results published on its official website confirm that the Club is one of the leading lights in classic yachting.
G-Spot winning streak continues against a fleet that refuses to back down
WhatsApp LinkedIn Facebook X After two events it looks like G-Spot is sailing in a class of its own. Having dominated the season-opener Monaco sailor Giangiacomo Serena di Lapigio’s crew repeated their success this weekend, never really giving the rest of the 28-strong fleet a chance to disrupt their ascent to the top. But while […]
A YCM classic yacht gem Viola honoured with the Neptune Trophy 2025
A highlight of the annual Classic Yachting evening held at the Yacht Club de France was the honour paid to Viola from the Yacht de Monaco. On this occasion, when owners, crews and classic yacht enthusiasts come together to celebrate maritime heritage, the Neptune Trophy 2025 for excellence in the preservation, restoration and performance of classic yachts was presented to Viola, the superb 1908 gaff cutter belonging to Kostia Belkin, a member of Yacht Club de Monaco.
YCM results in the AFYT Trophy 2025: Argynne III and Viola on the podium
YCM’s results in the AFYT Trophy 2025 highlights the quality and consistency in the Club’s classic yacht fleet with two podium finishes achieved in three highly competitive categories. The annual soiree celebrates traditional yachting and rewards both the sports performance, expertise and loyalty of owners committed to preserving maritime heritage.
Battle commences in bay of Monaco
WhatsApp LinkedIn Facebook X Act II of the Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series kicked off today, Friday, in Monaco Bay in a south-westerly breeze, with around 30 teams completing two races in technically challenging conditions, a glimpse of the level of competition. Tight at the top This evening, G-spot led by Giangiacomo Serena Di Lapigio heads […]
Registrations now open for 2026 Superyacht Chef Competition
Get those aprons on! Yacht Club de Monaco in partnership with Bluewater is now taking registrations for the 7th Superyacht Chef Competition that takes place Thursday 2 April 2026 at the YCM.
Double podium for Monaco
The Navicap Challenge-Trophée Elena Sivoldaeva 2025 was won in fine style by Victor Holst and Paul Pillon, young sailors from Yacht Club de Monaco, ahead of a record fleet of 65 crews from eight nations. Organised by the YCM in collaboration with FxPro and North Sails, the event is unique as one where teamwork takes on a whole new dimension given the very different profiles of the participants. “Over these last three days, we saw double-hander crews capable of adapting, listening to each other and building a rhythm race after race. This is exactly what we want to encourage: demanding sailing, where technique counts as much as teamwork,” said YCM Managing Director and General Secretary Bernard d’Alessandri.
YCM compete at Campionato Invernale West Liguria
As every year, YCM competed in the Campionato Invernale West Liguria. Under the banner of the Gorilla Gang Cup and Trofeo Statari, this autumn event has become a must on the race calendar for many Mediterranean based teams, always attracting a large fleet who love this Ligurian regatta. Among the boats taking part were Andrea Statari’s Gorilla Gang XL, and Marco Vignetta’s Blue Scorpion.
Yacht Club de Monaco Optimist results: double podium for Monaco at Les Sablettes
A highlight of this stage of the League Championship held in Les Sablettes was the Optimist results of young athletes from Yacht Club de Monaco who really made a mark. The Club’s young sailors proved once and for all that they have what it takes. In a 30-strong fleet of contestants, with variable winds of 6 to 12 knots and after four races, the hard work put in by YCM saw two of its sailors at the top of the leaderboard.