United for our oceans future
As part of its commitment to protecting the environment, Yacht Club de Monaco has launched an innovative educational project in partnership with pupils from the Life and Earth Sciences classes at the François d’Assises Nicolas Barré school.
Sailing together: a challenge for all
From 29th November to 1st December 2024, around 60 participants, including experienced sailors and aficionados, able-boded and with a disability, will be meeting in Monaco Bay for the 2nd Navicap Challenge – Trophée Elena Sivoldaeva. Organised by Yacht Club de Monaco, this event takes place ahead of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities celebrated every year on 3rd December. This initiative is in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that also aim to guarantee the rights of people with disabilities.
Malizia-Seaexplorer in the Southern Hemisphere
Vendée Globe
While part of the Vendée Globe fleet is still up against the vagaries of the Doldrums, the other half have crossed the Equator. While some are sailing to the rhythm of squalls and calm areas, others are making progress in the trade winds with one goal in mind, to head south as quickly as possible. The challenge? Not to miss the weather system off Rio de Janeiro that could propel them to Cape Hope. In this situation, speed is of the essence but so is the need to optimise your trajectory. At this stage skippers must decide whether to skirt the Fernando de Noronha archipelago from the west or the east.
YCM flagship lifts trophy
The 2024 season has just ended for classic yachts with Yacht Club de Monaco’s flagship Tuiga topping the AFYT’s ranking in the Big Boats category ahead of Belle Aventure and Mariska. The prize will be awarded to the crew on Saturday 14 December at the Musée National de la Marine in Paris.
Monegasques reign at home
This weekend J/70 teams experienced all the Mediterranean’s moods, from surfing downwind with the waves and steady wind on Friday to light conditions the rest of the weekend. A challenge for all sailors who had to concentrate hard on trimming and adapt to every eventuality during the four races completed. As both an ideal warmup and intense introduction to the venue for newcomers, Act 1 of the Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series promises an already memorable championship ahead.
Learning at high speed!
Cape 31 – European Championship – Sanremo
The Cape 31 European Championship held in Sanremo recently marked an important milestone for Yacht Club de Monaco member Loïc Pompée’s Terrible Joy. It wasn’t just about results but an opportunity for young sailors in the Club to find out why so many are passionate about sailing. For three days, a 20-25 knot westerly ensured an exciting contest for all.
Lined up against the best European teams, Terrible Joy managed a very worthy 16th place in the overall ranking, finishing 5th in the amateur category. A very promising result for a crew that got together just 15 days before the event. With races in the top ten out of the 11 completed, the team consolidated their skills and teamwork. The Monaco team comprised seven sailors, including one professional and two talented youngsters from Yacht Club de Monaco: Didier Schouten and Juan Casalone.
Vendée Globe: Cracking start for Boris Herrmann (Malizia-Seaexplorer) leading the fleet
After sailing up the Port Olona channel to the cheers of an enthusiastic crowd, the 40 skippers crossed the start of the 10th Vendée Globe without a hitch. Among them, Boris Herrmann from Yacht Club de Monaco at the helm of the IMOCA Malizia-Seaexplorer is considered a serious contender, after his 5th place in the previous edition.
Monegasque domination in sight
It was a great start for the 20-plus teams competing in Act 1 of the Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series. A 13-17 knot easterly saw three races completed in quick succession. No downtime for the teams who were delighted to be out racing at the foot of the Rocher. This evening the top three are neck and neck, separated by one point.
12th season on the blocks
Since 2013, the best J/70 teams have been descending on Monaco to line up on the start of the Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series of monthly regattas organised by Yacht Club de Monaco. A winter tradition, these gatherings are an ideal opportunity for teams to continue racing at the highest level to prepare for next season.
The Vendée as if we were there!
To give members an opportunity to experience the adventures of Boris Herrmann, its skipper competing in the Vendée Globe aboard Malizia-Seaexplorer, Yacht Club de Monaco is organising regular discussions during the event. Race facts, weather conditions, ranking, strategic choices, a virtual regatta update, etc. are all on the agenda for these gatherings.
On Wednesday it was the turn of Will Harris, substitute skipper of the Monegasque IMOCA, to front the first meeting four days before the start. Speaking from Les Sables d’Olonne, he was more than happy to answer questions from around hundred Club members and young sailors from the Sports Section.
As part of the collective ‘Monaco Capital of Advanced Yachting’ initiative to promote innovation in yachting and inspire young people to consider vocations in this field, the round the world race will be followed with passion by YCM sailors and Monegasque supporters of Team Malizia.