50Steel Almax by Sanlorenzo achieves SEA Index® certification
The SEA Index®, set up in 2020 by Yacht Club de Monaco and Credit Suisse (UBS Group Company), has become the standard of reference for assessing CO2 emissions of pleasure boats. Its purpose is to support yacht owners keen to be more sustainable and accompany them in their transition towards better practices. Certified by Lloyd’s Register, SEA Index® guarantees ratings accuracy through a rigorous procedure before granting certification. Recently recognised by the CAPENERGIES label, the SEA Index® is also now deployed in 15 harbours and marinas in a triangle between Menton, Saint-Tropez and Bonifacio in Corsica, including YCM Marina and Monaco’s harbours (SEPM), as well as the Seychelles (Eden Marina and Port Victoria), the Blue Economy Ministry having recently joined the SEA Index® initiative.
MoU signed as Yacht Club de Monaco and Astir Marina Vouliagmeni take another step in their collaboration
After inaugurating its marina in Greece last May, representatives from Astir today signed a collaboration with Yacht Club de Monaco in the form of an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding), with a view to obtaining ‘La Belle Classe Destinations by YCM’ certification.
Strengthening relations between Yacht Club de Monaco and Royal Selangor Yacht Club with the signing of an MoU
Following the signing in 2008 of a reciprocity agreement between Yacht Club de Monaco, whose President is His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, and the Royal Selangor Yacht Club, under the Royal Patronage of His Royal Highness The Sultan of Selangor, the two Clubs wish to reinforce their bonds of friendship and collaboration by signing an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with a view to the Royal Selangor Yacht Club obtaining the ‘La Belle Classe Destinations by YCM’ certification.
Warm up before the Europeans
Sailors from Yacht Club de Monaco’s Sports Section were competing yet again this time in a series of Optimist Team Race events. Before the elite match racing teams meet in Monaco for the Optimist European Team Racing Championship, YCM sailors demonstrated again their mastery of team race rules and a tremendous team spirit.
Ready for the Vendée
Since 2021, the Défi Azimut has been an essential stage on the 60-foot IMOCA circuit, particularly in a Vendée Globe year like 2024. Just a couple of months away from the non-stop solo round the world without assistance race it was a great opportunity for skippers to see how their racing machines measured up to the competition.
The Tour de l’île de Groix, the final event in the five-day Défi Azimut, was won on Sunday 15 September by Jérémie Beyou (Charal). The Lorient based skipper was followed by Louis Duc (Fives Group – Lantana Environnement) and then Boris Herrmann (Malizia – Seaexplorer) from Yacht Club de Monaco. The day before the German skipper had crossed the finish of the Défi Azimut 48h at 12:52 in tenth position after an intense race in variable weather conditions in the Bay of Biscay. He covered 605.42 nautical miles at an average speed of 13.2 knots making a race time of 1 day 21 hours 52 minutes 13 seconds.
Leopard 3 a winner
The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup organised by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in collaboration with the International Maxi Association ended in style this weekend. Reserved for 60-foot and over boats the event this year was part of the first edition of the Rolex Maxi World Championship. Those competing were grouped into different classes, according to type and performance, and all took part in coastal races winding their way through the La Maddalena islands. The Maxi 1 and 2 classes also demonstrated their potential on windward courses.
Final rehearsal before Vendée Globe for Malizia-Seaexplorer
IMOCA – 14th Défi Azimut – Lorient
For five days the IMOCA world are in Lorient for the 14th Défi Azimut – Lorient Agglomération. It is the last chance for these racing machines to compete against each other weeks before the start of the next Vendée Globe. Among them is Malizia-Seaexplorer, helmed by Boris Herrmann from Yacht Club de Monaco.
End of Round Robin stage
The Round Robin stage of the Louis Vuitton Cup has just concluded in thrilling style at the end of nine days of races during which the teams met each other twice.
The White Pirate calls into YCM
Opération Les Voiles Blanches
For the 5th Les Voiles Blanches, the legendary White Pirate set sail 24 August 2024 on a three-week adventure with a very special purpose aboard the 9.15m monohull, YKA. For the aim of this trip with 18 ports of call is to collect new gifts, in their original packaging, to distribute to children in hospital under the care of the Lenval Foundation in Nice. After Antibes, Cassis, Porquerolles and Sainte-Maxime, it was Yacht Club de Monaco’s turn to welcome him on Monday 9th September 2024.
Ehlen on target
Kitesurfers were to be found on the magnificent Lake Traunsee in Austria from 4-8 September for the Upper Austria Kitefoil Grand Prix.
This major competition marked the start of a new Olympic cycle in preparation for the 2028 Los Angeles games. For contestants it was a highly anticipated event with the introduction of new equipment approved for Formula Kite racing on the Olympic circuit. Sail size limits also now apply, the maximum size for men is now 21sqm and for women 19sqm. The Monegasque Alexander Ehlen more than held his own in this competition finishing 6th after 12 races, seven of which he was in the top five.