The first major event of the season for Y.C.M. members
From 4 to 8 February, the RC44 fleet gathered in Lanzarote for the RC44 Cup Calero Marinas, marking the first major event of the season for Yacht Club de Monaco members. Faced with challenging conditions involving unstable winds, significant shifts and highly competitive races, the Y.C.M. members rose to the challenge against an exceptionally strong international field. Consistency, tactical awareness and the ability to adapt proved decisive across twelve races.
Yachting 2035: The economic transformation of the sector in response to new environmental standards
To mark its 18th Economic Symposium, La Belle Classe Superyachts, organised in collaboration with UBS, the Yacht Club de Monaco brought together key figures from the international yachting industry to discuss the significant economic changes that will shape the sector by 2025. As part of the ‘Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting’ initiative, this dinner debate highlighted a shared conclusion: the environmental transition has become a key factor in shaping the economic models of the yachting industry. With the theme “Yachting 2035: the economic transformation of the sector in response to new environmental standards”, this edition offered forward-looking analysis of structural changes across the industry. Against a backdrop of accelerating demographic, geopolitical, technological and financial shifts, the discussions emphasised the need for the sector to anticipate changes that are now firmly embedded in the long term.
Under the presidency of Philippe Etchebest, an exceptional jury unveiled for the 7th edition
Through its training centre, La Belle Classe Academy, the Yacht Club de Monaco will host a new edition of the Superyacht Chef Competition on Thursday, 2 April 2026, organised with the support of Bluewater. This culinary event highlights the excellence and singularity of the profession of onboard chef aboard superyachts — a role that remains largely unfamiliar to the general public.
Two YCM sailors shine on Brazilian waters
From 24 to 31 January, Jérémy Moutout and Louise Debeaumont, two YCM sailors, represented Monaco at the World Sailing Test Event, held one year ahead of the 2027 World Championships. Held on the site of the future championship races, the event enabled athletes, officials and organisers to trial all sporting and logistical arrangements.
Team Terrible Joy on the front line in Marseille
The competitive level was particularly high, with 12 teams on the starting line, bringing together several leading figures of French sailing, including Timothé Rossi, Jean-Matthieu Constant, Julien d’Ortoli, Ange Delerce and Noé Delpech.
Y.C.M. sailors at the forefront
The first selection event for the French Championship concluded in Antibes during the 51st edition of the Ski Voile, held on 24 and 25 January 2026. The regatta was marked by contrasting conditions, with a demanding Saturday due to strong winds, followed by a lighter Sunday, requiring a high level of adaptability from the sailors. In this technical context, the YCM sailors delivered a solid performance, highlighting both individual progress and strong team cohesion.
Italians from Yacht Club Italiano triumph by a whisker
It could not have been closer. The Monaco Optimist Team Race ended Sunday at the end of an intense week on a challenging Monaco race area for the 15 teams from 12 nations competing. Organised by Yacht Club de Monaco, supported by Monaco Marine, FxPro, North Sails, Erplast and Peace and Sport, the 14th edition confirmed this event’s unique role in the development of young international sailors, who were honoured by a visit from the Monegasque Formula 1 driver, Charles Leclerc. The Italians from Yacht Club Italiano emerged the winners after a hard-fought high-level duel with the Danes from Danish Dynamite, who had held on to their lead up to that point. Four boats against four, short races and having to keep a constant eye on the competition, the team race format once again lived up to expectations. For Bernard d’Alessandri, YCM Director and General Secretary, the event goes beyond the rankings: “Young people learn that they must look beyond individual results to get results for the team. They learn to coordinate and interact with young people of their own age. It’s a wonderful training ground for life”.
Danes hold on to the lead with Italians hot on their heel
On the eve of the final day the Monaco Optimist Team Race is living up to expectations. This evening the Danes maintain their lead in the provisional rankings but the competition is dangerously close. On the Monegasque race area, Day 3 of the Round Robin phase has seen gaps narrowing and suspense ratcheting up. With seven match races held on Saturday in conditions that remained challenging, the contest looks more open than ever.
Danes lead the way
The Round Robin phase continues on the Monegasque race area and, race after race, a hierarchy is beginning to emerge. After two days of competition, the Danes are leading the way in a Monaco Optimist Team Race that this year brings together 15 teams from 12 nations across the globe. Under overcast sky, with a steady easterly breeze and a demanding chop at the foot of the Rock, 10 races were sailed on Friday in technical conditions that left no room for improvisation.
First races on the Monegasque race area
The first races on the Monegasque race area got underway today with the official start of the Monaco Optimist Team Race. After three days of International Clinic focused on preparation, rules and team cohesion, the competition is now well and truly underway. On a demanding race area, with a light easterly breeze, the atmosphere quickly changed. Young sailors are discovering what it really means to sail under pressure and in close contact.