Brutus pips Arttube to the post
It took one small point to clinch victory, as Act 3 of the Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series went down to the wire. Organised by the Yacht Club de Monaco, in collaboration with clothing supplier SLAM, at the instigation of Valentin Zavadnikov, these monthly regattas have for the last seven years put on a fine show in Monaco’s bay.
Brutus takes the lead with Arttube in hot pursuit
Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series, with 45 teams from 13 nationalities making the trip to compete on the Monegasque race area. This is the stage for an exceptional meeting in October 2021 with the class World Championship, but meanwhile, teams from all over the world rigged up in the Principality.
7th Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series
Races for Act 3 of the Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series kick off in the Bay of Monaco tomorrow. Now in its seventh season, this series of monthly regattas held from October to March, organised by the Yacht Club de Monaco on the initiative of Valentin Zavadnikov, continues to attract international teams.
Americans triumph ahead of Sweden, Monaco clinches hard-won 3rd place
Organised by the Yacht Club de Monaco with support from FxPro, Eventica, Fon, clothing supplier SLAM and boatyard Erplast, the curtain fell on Sunday on another successful edition of the Monaco Optimist Team Race (MOTR). This event has become a must in the team racing calendar as a unique opportunity for under-14 sailors from all over the world to compete on equal terms at a venue ideal for big events like this one. “It’s always an honour and absolute pleasure to host this regatta,” says YCM General Secretary Bernard d’Alessandri. “We are pleased to continue working on this format, the team spirit concept of which is much more advanced than at other events.”
Americans looking too good
They came with the firm intention of winning the cup and are well on their way to doing just that if they hold their nerve. The American team has hardly put a foot wrong in this 11th Monaco Optimist Team Race organised by the Yacht Club de Monaco with the support of FxPro, Eventica, Fon, clothing supplier SLAM and boatyard Erplast.
80 sailors – 4 continents – 20 nations
For four days the team racing elite in the Optimist class will battle it out for supremacy at the Yacht Club de Monaco in the 11th Monaco Optimist Team Race. This year, for the first time since its launch, there will be 20 teams from 20 countries in competition.
“This international event for budding young sailors is part of our Monaco: Capital of Yachting project, as being a destination that attracts high-level competitions and sailors from all over the world,” explains Yacht Club de Monaco General Secretary, Bernard d’Alessandri.
Yachting traditions triumph in Monaco!
The 14th Monaco Classic Week culminated in style today with the prize-giving ceremony attended by HSH Prince Albert II. A biennial event organised by the Yacht Club de Monaco since 1994, it is a stunning celebration of the yachting lifestyle that dates back over generations, putting the spotlight on gleaming hulls and beautiful boats, be they sailing or motor.
The Maxi Vera takes line honours at 15th edition
The big winners of the 15th Palermo-Montecarlo 2019 are the Ice 52 Primavista Lauria helmed by Gaetano Figlia di Granara and Miguel Galuccio’s Maxi Vera. The 500 nautical mile offshore race officially ended Monday 26th August in the Yacht Club de Monaco’s marina, with sailors celebrating their crossing at the prize-giving and party in the evening. An annual event it is organised by the Circolo della Vela Sicilia, in partnership with the Yacht Club de Monaco and Yacht Club Costa Smeralda.
Everyone on the water for Fête de la Mer
On this 29th of June, which is the Feast of St Peter, patron saint of fishermen, it was a fun day of laughter and celebrating the sea in the YCM Marina, transformed for the day into a water park. It was a day for all the family, as young and old alike enjoyed the festive atmosphere to try out the many activities organised by the Club, including flite-boarding, pedal-boarding, a giant slide, walking on water bubbles, scuba diving and of course sailing, all supervised by instructors who love what they do. For this was the day of the annual Fête de la Mer organised in partnership with the Monaco Mairie, the Société Nautique de Monaco (rowing club) and the Pontons de Monaco association.
Ladies triumph: Société Générale’s all-female crew win out
To celebrate 30 years of ERI, the world leader in financial software packages, key players in Monaco’s banking sector turned out in force for the Challenge Inter-Banques-Trophée ERI organised by the Yacht Club de Monaco under the patronage of Monaco for Finance (AMAF – Association Monégasque des Activités Financières).