Two podiums for YCM

The Swan One Design Worlds ended in spectacular fashion in Palma de Mallorca with World Champions crowned in three ClubSwan Racing classes. Right to the end, the outcome of this Nations League remained uncertain. Yacht Club de Monaco members did themselves proud, particularly in the ClubSwan 50 where one small point separated YCM’s Graeme and Raquel Peterson (Moonlight) from victory. In the event they took the silver medal after six races. Last year’s winner Leonardo Ferragamo’s Cuordileone was 3rd.

Superb 2nd for Alexander Ehlen in Kitefoil Open

At the extreme kiteboard and wing French championships held 21-27 October 2024, young hopefuls showcased their talent in some thrilling slalom races. Yacht Club de Monaco member Alexander Ehlen put in a fine performance in the Kitefoil Open to clinch 2nd overall, a podium finish that is just reward for his commitment and expertise in demanding conditions. A total of six French champion titles were awarded for excellence gained in this fast-growing discipline.

Black Jack 2nd in real time

After an epic duel, the Black Jack 100 skippered by Tristan Le Brun from Yacht Club de Monaco clinched a superb 2nd in real time at the 45th Rolex Middle Sea Race. A mere 18 minutes separated them from the winner, Seng Huang Lee’s Scallywag, who covered the 606 nautical mile course in 2 days 21 hours 33 minutes 29 seconds.

Girls on top

The Pink Wave Sailing Team representing Yacht Club de Monaco put in a fine performance this weekend to finish 10th in the overall ranking of the WLS (Woman Leading Sailing) in Martigues.

Season ends on a high

The J/70 Italian Cup ended this weekend in Lerici in ideal conditions to cap off an outstanding season. The last three regattas of the year brought an intense season to a close after four events and 26 races.

A win for Vamos mi Amor

The penultimate meeting of the season saw the Smeralda 888 fleet competing in Barcelona for the second year in a row. It was an opportunity for these gentlemen racers to see how they stand up against the competition before the grand finale in Monaco 11-13 October.

Double for Vamos mi Amor who wins finale and Championship

The 2024 Smeralda 888 International Championship season reached its peak this weekend in Monaco with the grand finale, an event that is always eagerly awaited by those competing on the circuit. Renowned for being an intense circuit that often goes to the wire, this edition finally delivered its verdict after several stages contested at the Mediterranean’s most prestigious sailing destinations.

Onwards and upwards

Optimist – League Regatta – Bormes les Mimosas
Yacht Club de Monaco’s young Optimist sailors were out in force for the League Optimist Regatta in Bormes-les-Mimosas. With 14 young sailors, YCM again showed great team spirit and progress.
A productive training session ahead of the event
Saturday was an intensive training day organised with the Antibes and Cannes sailing clubs. The warm-up focused on setting courses, an ideal opportunity to fine-tune skills, manœuvres and strategy. On Sunday, conditions were more difficult with a fickle 0 to 5 knot breeze and light rain. Despite this, three races were held for the older Minimes and two for the younger Benjamins, with the Monegasques showing great motivation and commitment throughout the day.

Alexander Ehlen up to 8th in world ranking after intense stage in Sardinia

Kitefoil World Series – Cagliari 2024
In the face of a particularly demanding stage in Cagliari, Yacht Club de Monaco kiteboarder Alexander Ehlen showed tremendous resilience and determination at the Kitefoil World Series 2024. Despite several technical problems that forced him to abandon five races, Alexander produced solid rankings in the other three with a 9th, 11th and 12th place.
The results achieved in difficult conditions are testament to the talent and perseverance of this young Monegasque who thanks to his tenacity has consolidated his place among the world’s best kitefoilers.

A big win for Armel Le Cléac’h and Sébastien Josse

The sixth and final event for 2024 organised by Ultim Sailing, the Finistère Atlantique race left Concarneau in Brittany on 28 September.
Five Ultim teams were competing in this second event which after 3,500 nautical miles finished in Antibes on Wednesday 2 October. After 4 days and 7 hours of racing the Ultim of Armel Le Cléac’h, sailing with Yacht Club de Monaco’s Sébastien Josse, won the event.