Monaco’s young sailors stand out

Optimist - Coupe Internationale de Printemps

A strong turnout gathered for the Coupe Internationale de Printemps Optimist held in Carantec. Nearly 250 young sailors took part in this key event on the Optimist calendar. The Yacht Club de Monaco’s young talents were naturally in attendance, taking on a highly competitive fleet in the Bay of Morlaix.

The Dragons Drop Anchor in Sanremo

Dragon - First Euro Grade 1 Italian GP – Sanremo

Sanremo once again provided the setting for superb racing in the Dragon class. The Italian race area hosted a top-level event with this Grade 1 regatta of the series, bringing together a highly experienced fleet of around fifty crews.

The YCM shines on Italian waters

J/70 Italian Cup - Acte 1 - Marina di Scarlino

Hosted by the Yacht Club Toscana from April 10 to 12, the J/70 fleet kicked off its season in Tuscany, in Marina di Scarlino, with a closely watched opening event. As is often the case at the start, this stage helped establish the initial hierarchy, although it is likely to evolve over the upcoming events. […]

VAMOS wins the Luigi Carpaneda Challenge in Alassio

15eme Coupe de lhippocampe pour la classe Smeralda888 a Saint-Tropez

Following the Primo Cup–Trophée UBS held in Monaco, the Smeralda 888 fleet gathered in Alassio for the Luigi Carpaneda Challenge, the second stage of the 2026 circuit. Once again, the series delivered closely contested racing, where consistency, precision, and reliability made the difference within a particularly competitive fleet.

YCM joins forces with Sir Ernst

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As it does every year, YCM has joined forces with Sir Ernst. For the third edition of this cruise on the Sir Ernst, organised for the association À Chacun Son Cap, a dozen young people in remission from cancer have embarked on a unique sailing experience between the Var coast and Monaco.

Yacht Club de Monaco’s ILCA team in fine form at Les Sablettes

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Yacht Club de Monaco’s ILCA team were on form at Les Sablettes. At the fourth qualifier event for the French Championship, held 4-5 April, the young Monegasque sailors rose to the occasion in varied conditions alternating between light and moderate breezes.

Yacht Club de Monaco shines at the SNIM in Marseille

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Yacht Club de Monaco excelled at the Marseille SNIM. For this 60th edition held 3-6 April, the Monegasque sailors were competing on the Paris Olympic venue that lived up to its reputation. The result was a masterly victory in IRC 2 for Terrible Joy and 2nd place in IRC 0-1 for Raving Swan at the end of a full-on weekend where nothing came easy.

In Berck YCM inclusive sailing momentum confirmed in Hansa 303

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YCM’s inclusive sailing programme continues to gain momentum and grow with a strong presence at the Hansa North Cup in Berck 4-6 April. At a venue the participants know well, in a crowded fleet of 52 entrants, the Monegasque representatives rose to the occasion, demonstrating the group’s progress and cohesion.

Dragon: YCM members on the start

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Yacht Club de Monaco was represented at Portals at the Yanmar Dragon Gold Cup 2026, a major regatta on the international Dragon circuit. Several YCM members were on the start in a fleet of 65 contestants and 16 nationalities.