A sporting and human challenge
The 2nd Navicap Challenge – Trophée Elena Sivoldaeva kicked off today in a moderate easterly. Organised by Yacht Club de Monaco, this inclusive regatta brings together able-bodied and people with a disability who all share a passion for sailing. With around 60 international sailors representing England, France, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium and Monaco among others, the competition reflects a unique dynamic that combines sporting and human values.
Wind in the sails for YCM
During the 12th Optimist Halloween Cup, the team from Yacht Club de Monaco faced the challenge of windy conditions up to 25 knots on Lake Garda head on.
The regatta was a chance for sailors to prove their determination and resilience, particularly the youngest (born 2013-2015) who adapted well to the conditions and improved their techniques to boot. Nine races were held over the three days.
Spectacular end to the season
A thrilling season on the RC44 circuit concluded with the 44Cup Nanny Cay in British Virgin Islands waters. The fifth and final stage lived up to all the promise to give spectators and crews a regatta full of suspense and intense races that went down to the wire. Up to the final day, several crews were in the running for victory, testimony of the on-a-par high level that holds sway in this fleet.
United for our oceans future
As part of its commitment to protecting the environment, Yacht Club de Monaco has launched an innovative educational project in partnership with pupils from the Life and Earth Sciences classes at the François d’Assises Nicolas Barré school.
Michael Kurtz winner of The Delegates Prize
Since its launch in 2010, the Yacht Racing Image Award has been celebrating the art of capturing the beauty and intensity of international regattas. For this 15th edition, regatta sailor and YCM member Michael Kurtz stood out from the 130 photographers from 31 countries in the competition. His exceptional high-action shot of the J Class Velsheda, taken at Saint-Barthélemy, impressed the international jury of sailing and photography experts.
Sailing together: a challenge for all
From 29th November to 1st December 2024, around 60 participants, including experienced sailors and aficionados, able-boded and with a disability, will be meeting in Monaco Bay for the 2nd Navicap Challenge – Trophée Elena Sivoldaeva. Organised by Yacht Club de Monaco, this event takes place ahead of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities celebrated every year on 3rd December. This initiative is in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that also aim to guarantee the rights of people with disabilities.
Malizia-Seaexplorer in the Southern Hemisphere
Vendée Globe
While part of the Vendée Globe fleet is still up against the vagaries of the Doldrums, the other half have crossed the Equator. While some are sailing to the rhythm of squalls and calm areas, others are making progress in the trade winds with one goal in mind, to head south as quickly as possible. The challenge? Not to miss the weather system off Rio de Janeiro that could propel them to Cape Hope. In this situation, speed is of the essence but so is the need to optimise your trajectory. At this stage skippers must decide whether to skirt the Fernando de Noronha archipelago from the west or the east.
Republican Guard calls into YCM
A backdrop worthy of the visit. On the sidelines of Monaco’s National Day on Tuesday 19th November, a detachment of 60 members of France’s Republican Guard, under the command of General Charles-Antoine Thomas and alongside Colonel Marie-Audrey Leheup, the first woman to head the Republican Guard’s cavalry regiment, called into Yacht Club de Monaco for the first time in its history.
The Supreme Commandant of Monaco’s Military Force, Colonel Tony Varo was present with ten representatives from the Prince of Monaco’s Palace Guards and the Fire Brigade. It was a highly symbolic meeting to forge a bridge between military traditions and the maritime spirit, in the presence of France’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Monaco, H.E. Mr Jean d’Haussonville.
A turning point for maritime innovation
Since its launch in 2014, the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge has been demonstrating the effectiveness of propulsion and hull design-driven innovation. After a record participation in 2024 involving 40 universities, over 700 students from 25 countries, of which 450 were on site, the event is taking a new turn. Changes have been made while maintaining its mentoring program and Job Forum that forge bridges with the industry as they create a unique link between talented young people and professionals. “The goal is to continue promoting technological advances to build the future of recreational boating,” explains Bernard d’Alessandri, General Secretary of Yacht Club de Monaco and a driving force behind the meeting. Supported by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, UBS, BMW and SBM Offshore, the event attracts support from major players including Monaco Marine, Oceanco, Ferretti Group, Azimut | Benetti Group, Sanlorenzo and Lürssen. For students, it is a long-term project as they work all year round to a rigorous schedule to meet the criteria:
YCM flagship lifts trophy
The 2024 season has just ended for classic yachts with Yacht Club de Monaco’s flagship Tuiga topping the AFYT’s ranking in the Big Boats category ahead of Belle Aventure and Mariska. The prize will be awarded to the crew on Saturday 14 December at the Musée National de la Marine in Paris.