North Sails named official technical clothing partner of yacht club de monaco

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North Sails Apparel announces its role as the Official Technical Clothing Partner of the Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM), one of the leading institutions driving innovation and excellence in international yachting. This collaboration brings together two maritime icons defined by a shared pursuit of sporting excellence, technical innovation, and a deep-rooted commitment to ocean conservation.

Yacht Club de Monaco on podium at the Vela & Golf in Porto Cervo

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The Yacht Club de Monaco was on the podium at the Vela & Golf in Porto Cervo. Led by Roberto Tamburelli, the Monegasque team secured 2nd place at this 20th edition organised by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, at the end of a weekend of golf and races on J/70s in a competitive but friendly spirit.

Loïc Pompée secures intergenerational win at the Porquerolle’s Race

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Loïc Pompée secured an intergenerational win at the Porquerolle’s Race. At the helm of Terrible Joy in IRC 2, the Yacht Club de Monaco member had a perfect week winning all five races in his category. Their total domination of the waters off the Porquerolles was down to a crew of experience and youth, including Louise Debeaumont and Louis Pompée aboard the Monegasque Cape 31.

Oren Nataf claims victory in the Armen Race in Multi 2000

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Oren Nataf claimed victory in the Armen Race in the Multi 2000 category. Competing on Rayon Vert, the Yacht Club de Monaco member completed the 350 nautical mile course in particularly challenging conditions. At the end of 1 day 12 hours 6 minutes and 33 seconds at sea, battling winds over 40 knots, he secured victory in his category and achieved a remarkable 2nd place overall out of the 200 boats registered.

YCM competes at French Handivalide Championship

Le Y.C.M. était en lice au Championnat de France Handivalide Championnat de France Handivalide en double et National Solo Hansa – Lac de l’Ailette

YCM were competing in the French Handivalide Championship and continues to develop its sailing policy for people with disabilities. For several seasons now, YCM has been developing this activity with a clear objective: to enable able-bodied sailors and those with a disability to sail together on the same courses and under the same conditions. A flagship event of this commitment is the Navicap Challenge-Elena Sivoldaeva Trophy which in just a few years is now a recognised event on the European circuit. The momentum behind it was evident this week on Lac de l’Ailette at the French Handivalide Championship Double and the National Solo Hansa 303 organised by the French Sailing Federation.

YCM sailors stand out at ORC World Championship

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YCM sailors stood out at the ORC World Championship in Naples. Held during the Tre Golfi Sailing Week, the 2026 edition once again attracted an international fleet to Naples and Sorrento. Giovanni Lombardi Stronati and Vincenzo Onorato both secured 4th places in their respective categories at the end of a challenging week of offshore racing and inshore races in the Gulf of Naples.

Jolt 2 competes in a J/70 Cup race at Lerici

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Jolt 2 was competing at a J/70 Cup regatta that proved particularly challenging. At Act II of the J/70 Italian Cup, the boat owned by Peter Harrison from YCM finished 16th overall after four races completed in unstable conditions.