Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous (21-22 September 2025) A 5th edition focused on innovation and international cooperation
Yacht Club de Monaco hosted the 5th Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous on 21-22 September 2025, organised by MC Monaco, a consulting firm specialised in the development and management of marinas, yacht clubs and sailing schools. With the support of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and renowned partners including Bombardier, MB92 Group and the Italian Yacht Masters association, the event gathered an international ecosystem of marinas for two days of exchanges, innovations and cooperation.
Team Malizia ends The Ocean Race Europe 2025 in style to clinch 4th place overall
After more than 4,500 nautical miles, five legs and six weeks of intense racing, The Ocean Race Europe 2025 ended on Saturday in Boka Bay, Montenegro. The crew on Malizia-Seaexplorer led by Boris Herrmann from Yacht Club de Monaco delivered a strong performance on the Final Coastal Race to rise up the ranks and secure 4th place overall.
Three superb results for YCM
The Swan Tuscany Challenge, fifth stage in the Nations League 2025 by ClubSwan Racing, drew to a close in Marina di Scarlino. For five days, Tuscany hosted 25 teams representing 12 nations putting on a show where strategy, talent and a competitive spirit were expressed at the highest level.
Monaco at the centre of international dialogue promoting sustainable marinas
The 5th Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous is once again being held at the Yacht Club de Monaco on 21-22 September. Organised by M3 Monaco, a consulting firm specialised in the development and management of marinas, yacht clubs and sailing schools, the event gathers investors, architects, marina managers, manufacturers and innovators. All share the same goal to speed up the environmental transition and build sustainable, connected, people-centred marina infrastructure. This initiative is supported by well-known partners like Bombardier, MB92 Group and the Italian Yacht Masters association who alongside M3 in Monaco are committed to supporting forward-thinking debate and innovation.
Admiral’s Cup 2025: Yacht Club de Monaco celebrates historic victory
Two months after its resounding victory in the Admiral’s Cup, Yacht Club de Monaco welcomed the arrival of the Cup to the clubhouse at an official presentation attended by YCM President HSH Prince Albert II, the skippers, YCM Vice-President Pierre Casiraghi and Peter Harrison, and crew members from Jolt 6 and Jolt 3. This symbolic reception marks the Principality’s entry into an exclusive circle of clubs that have won this legendary competition, often referred to as ocean racing’s Davis Cup.
On course for America in 2026
In 2026, Viola (1908) and YCM’s flagship the 15M IR Tuiga (1909) will be heading across the Atlantic for an exceptional campaign along the United States East Coast to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence on 4 July.
Terrible Joy competes with promising young team
The international Cape 31 fleet were in Palma for Round 5 of a season that just keeps on racking up the tension. Teams were tested to the nth degree by varied conditions during eight hard-fought races in this demanding yet spectacular format.
Mariette of 1915 wins Monaco Classic Week Trophy 2025 after four days of elegance, heritage and passion
The sails have been lowered on the 17th Monaco Classic Week-La Belle Classe. Launched in 1994, this biennial event has established itself as a unique gathering combining sport, heritage and the Art de Vivre la Mer lifestyle at sea, attended by numerous personalities including Charles Leclerc and Adriana Karembeu, all united by a shared passion for yachting. Over 150 boats lit up the Principality with 40 classic sailing yachts, half of which are over a hundred years old, a dozen period motor-yachts, 70 vintage powerboats, including a record number of 50 Rivas, and a fleet of 12’ Dinghy Class boats.
Paul Cayard clinches Star World Champion title at Split
It was the most spectacular of finales at the Star World Championship 2025 held 6-13 September in Split (Croatia). After six intense races, YCM member Paul Cayard sailing with German Frithjof Kleen claimed the world title in a contest that went down to the wire in the last race.
Yacht Club de Monaco members stand tall in Porto Cervo
The 35th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, organised by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Porto Cervo saw challenging conditions that produced a week of intense competition with some top-level duels between rivals. In this prestigious context, Yacht Club de Monaco members pinned down some excellent performances.