Primo Cup-UBS Trophy confirms its queen of one design status
With 400 sailors, 90 teams, 10 nations, the Primo Cup-UBS Trophy organised by Yacht Club de Monaco once again lived up to its promises. After three days of racing, Monaco’s legendary one design regatta put on a high-level spectacle in technically challenging conditions. In a demanding stiff easterly breeze every team took their chances and went all out for victory. The favourites responded well to the challenge, but there were a few surprises on the podiums.
Adela shines in Antigua
The 14th Superyacht Challenge Antigua held 5-9 March 2025 attracted ten outstanding sailing yachts to one of the world’s most popular boating destinations. I
Everything to play for
Big manoeuvres have been underway in the Principality on the eve of the final day when the 41st Primo Cup-Trophée UBS reaches its climax. While some leaders are holding their own, others are seeing their rivals closing in. From here on there is no room for error. Conditions may have been challenging, with a medium / choppy sea at times, but the 400 sailors put on a top-flight spectacle. Organised in collaboration with UBS, supported by Monaco City Hall and the expertise of North Sails, this edition confirms why the Primo Cup-Trophée UBS is not to be missed. For the J/70s it is also the final stage of their 2024/2025 Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series of monthly regattas from November to March.
Battle commences in Monaco
This 41st Primo Cup-Trophée UBS is shaping up to be a memorable one for sailors and spectators. Sunshine and a brisk 10-15 knot easterly throwing up a complex chop made for a demanding session requiring finesse and total control at the helm. An ideal setting for this first day of competition.
Leopard 3: fierce battles for the Farr 100 from Monaco
The highly-anticipated 16th RORC Caribbean 600 got off to a great start from Fort Charlotte, Antigua. In bright sunshine and trade winds blowing over 16 gusting 20 knots the 66 teams took the start of this legendary race around 11 idyllic islands in the Caribbean. A dream backdrop for an intense offshore challenge.
Head down!
After an intensive 21 days of training, 18 of which were on the water, Yacht Club de Monaco’s Jérémy Moutout concluded his season’s preparations by lining up on the start of the Lanzarote International Regatta.
Good performances from YCM’s young sailors
The ILCA Mediterranean Championship held in Hyères 22-23 February is an important test of progress for Yacht Club de Monaco’s young sailors who responded well with some solid performances.
Promising results for Leopard 3 before the Caribbean 600
Thirty-five teams representing 16 nations gathered for the Antigua 360 race organised by Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) in partnership with Antigua Yacht Club on Friday 21 February. The 48 nautical mile race round Antigua is part of the Nelson’s Cup Series 2025 and gives contestants a taste of what’s to come in the RORC Caribbean 600 that starts on 24 February.
Leopard 3 in action during the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series 2025
From 18-21 February Antigua hosted the 3rd RORC Nelson’s Cup Series, a major regatta on the inshore circuit and prelude to the legendary RORC Caribbean 600 that starts on Monday 24 February. This year there were 35 boats in competition including a highly-anticipated Maxi class for the first time, with eight battling it out in tough conditions. Among the protagonists was Joost Schuijff’s Leopard 3 from Yacht Club de Monaco who pulled off a hard-fought 6th place. An encouraging result that will only reinforce the team’s ambitions for the RORC Caribbean 600, one of the most demanding races on the offshore calendar.
First stage first win for Nico Poons
It’s called getting a grip on the season from the start, as demonstrated by Nico Poons and his crew on Charisma from Yacht Club de Monaco, who pulled off a superb performance in the Caribbean, coming in the top three in eight of nine races. After a thrilling battle with Aleph Racing, Nico Poons, 44Cup champion 2022-23, sailed superbly throughout the regatta, particularly in the last race. Thanks to clever tactics and total mastery of the changing conditions, the crew maintained their advantage to the end to win the stage.