Raw potential
A delegation of 10 young sailors from Yacht Club de Monaco’s Sports Section were on the starting lines of the 49th Trofeo Optimist d’Argento. An event that revealed the potential of the Principality’s young racers, with a special mention for the Benjamins (younger group) who tackled three races on Lake Garda with aplomb.
Riding high
Charisma led by Nico Poons from Yacht Club de Monaco was back on top form at this meeting in Sweden. “We had two poor results after changing the crew at the start of the year,” explained Nico Poons, “We reinvented ourselves – there is still room for improvement – but I think we’re back”. So a fresh start that put them in first place even before the last race, an ultra-rare feat in this class where the ranking is always very tight.
Viola on fire!
The 21st edition of this classic event was held in the Gulf of Naples. Organised by Reale Yacht Club Canottieri Savoia, in collaboration with Circolo Nautico Punta Imperatore, the regatta is part of the CIM (Comité International de Méditerranée) Circuit. Between inshore races, an elegance parade and entertainment ashore, it was much enjoyed by all the crews including those on Kostia Belkin’s Viola from Yacht Club de Monaco who won hands down in the Vintage category. A superb result that reflects the team spirit aboard this lovely 1908 yacht which is on the maritime heritage list.
Superb 2nd for Malizia-Seaexplorer
Malizia-Seaexplorer skipper Boris Herrmann crossed the finish line of the New York Vendée-Les Sables d’Olonne in 2nd place on Sunday 9th June, having covered 4,112 nautical miles at an average speed of 12.15 knots in 10 days 20 hours 52 minutes and 32 seconds of racing. This is Boris Herrmann’s second podium finish this spring after his 2nd place in the Transat CIC (formerly the English Transat).
Preview presentation at YCM
Nautor Swan chose Yacht Club de Monaco to present an exclusive preview of one of its latest models. The ClubSwan 28 is the smallest boat ever produced by the Finnish yard and was unveiled in the presence of Nautor Swan Monaco Managing Director Lorenzo Bortolloti, alongside Federico Michetti, head of Sports Activities and Swan Product Manager, both members of the Club. Designed by Juan Kouyoumdjian, the one design is positioned as the ideal boat in varied conditions with a preference for light airs. This latest product from Nautor Swan combines simplicity, quality and pure speed without compromising the quest for performance.
Unstoppable
Regattas and podium finishes follow one after the other for Yacht Club de Monaco’s ILCA sailors in the Sports Section. Held in Aix les Bains, the Mediterranean Championship finale ended after five races in three categories. In ILCA 6, Louise Debaumont came 10th and pocketed a winning trophy in the girls. Gabriel Superina was 12th. In ILCA 7, Mathis Duplomb won this category ahead of Marco Superina. Leo Boisvert ended 4th overall. Finally in ILCA 4, Ennio Rostagni finished 17th.
YCM flag tops the bill
The 71st Loro Piana Giraglia has just finished, with more than 130 boats competing in this event that combines inshore races and an offshore race.
More podiums
Six TF35s lined up on the start early in the morning with 400 other boats and 3,500 crew at the Société Nautique de Genève. In a steady 8-10 knots, the TF35s were on their foils when the starting gun fired and quickly reached speeds up to 25 knots on Lake Geneva. Yacht Club de Monaco’s Esteban Garcia on Realteam Sailing came 2nd.
Young athletes in YCM’s Sports Section honoured
During the annual Fête des Sports, Monaco City Hall rewarded athletes from the Principality who have stood out during the season.
Distinctions reward the skilled
At the first medal ceremony held in the City Hall’s Cour d’Honneur, several sailors from YCM’s Sports Section were presented with distinctions, among them Namu Van Der Linden, Léo Boisvert, Antoine Sauval, Gabriel Superina, Pietro Carlevaris, Joséphine Dobbelaere, Jules Huon, Louis Pompée and Louis Faivre.
First victory of the season
The second stage of the TF35 2023 Trophy was held in Mies and won hands down by Esteban Garcia (Realteam Sailing) from Yacht Club de Monaco after eight races. With 7 points separating him from his nearest rival, victory was assured for the man who also came 2nd in the Genève-Rolle-Genève organised the same weekend. The TF35 fleet is now getting ready for a great classic on the Lake Geneva calendar, the Bol d’Or Mirabaud.