YCM sailors stand out at ORC World Championship

YCM sailors stood out at the ORC World Championship in Naples. Held during the Tre Golfi Sailing Week, the 2026 edition once again attracted an international fleet to Naples and Sorrento. Giovanni Lombardi Stronati and Vincenzo Onorato both secured 4th places in their respective categories at the end of a challenging week of offshore racing and inshore races in the Gulf of Naples.

Jolt 2 competes in a J/70 Cup race at Lerici

Jolt 2 was competing at a J/70 Cup regatta that proved particularly challenging. At Act II of the J/70 Italian Cup, the boat owned by Peter Harrison from YCM finished 16th overall after four races completed in unstable conditions.

Argynne III shines at Les Dames de Saint-Tropez 2026

Argynne III shone at Les Dames de Saint-Tropez 2026. Helmed by Anne Rodelato from Yacht Club de Monaco, this Marconi classic finished 2nd in the Classic category and 4th in the all-female category at the end of an edition held in the bay of Saint-Tropez. Contestants enjoyed a weekend of two beautiful days of sailing before the last race was cancelled due to a massive swell.

Malizia and Boris Herrmann return to competition at the Tour de Belle-Île

Malizia and Boris Herrmann returned to competition at the 14th Tour de Belle-Île. Competing in the P’tit Tour by Suzuki format, the Yacht Club de Monaco skipper and his crew finished 2nd in the Open Class on the GC32 Malizia 1. The return is significant for the crew as it comes a few weeks before the launch of their new IMOCA.

Alegre and Andres Soriano launch their TP52 Super Series season at Puerto Portals

Alegre and Andres Soriano launched their TP52 Super Series season in Puerto Portals. For this first stage of the 2026 circuit held 4-9 May, the owner, a member of the Yacht Club de Monaco, and his crew were competing in one of the most competitive fleets in one design racing. Against a field of 14 teams representing 11 nations, Alegre finished 13th after an intense week in Palma Bay.

YCM sailors train on Lake Geneva in Hansa 303

YCM were fine-tuning preparations on Lake Geneva in Hansa 303. Christiane-Eugénie Gautier and Nicolas Lelu, supervised by Yacht Club de Monaco coach Alexandre Richard, took part in the second national training session held at Sciez on the French banks of Lake Geneva. It was an important event as this is the venue that will host the 2027 World Championship.

Monegasque gentlemen-sailors take centre stage at the Coupe de l’Hippocampe

Monegasque gentlemen-sailors took centre stage at the 2026 edition of the Coupe de l’Hippocampe. From 1-3 May, Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez hosted the 19th edition of this event reserved for one design classes, including this one presided by Charles de Bourbon des Deux Siciles from YCM. Ten crews were on the start for the Smeralda 888 Championship third stage contested in moderate wind conditions.

YCM members dominate at the Swan Bonifacio Challenge 2026

YCM members dominated at the Swan Bonifacio Challenge 2026. From 22 April to 2 May, the different ClubSwan categories raced together at the southern tip of Corsica on a challenging yet always spectacular race area. Steady north-east winds, hard-fought races and narrow gaps set the pace for this edition.

YCM juniors shine at the ILCA semi-national in Saint-Raphaël

YCM’s young sailors shone at the ILCA semi-national event in Saint-Raphaël. During a challenging weekend, the Monegasque sailors pulled off several podium finishes and a string of good results. As the group builds on their strengths and progress, they continue to move forward.

YCM competes in the 2026 EDHEC Sailing Cup

The YCM was competing in the 2026 EDHEC Sailing Cup. For this 57th edition held 18-26 April in Arzon, Oscar Roynaud was supported by the Yacht Club de Monaco in this iconic major regatta for students who love sailing. It was a project that demanded commitment against an ultra-competitive fleet.