Riding high

Charisma led by Nico Poons from Yacht Club de Monaco was back on top form at this meeting in Sweden. “We had two poor results after changing the crew at the start of the year,” explained Nico Poons, “We reinvented ourselves – there is still room for improvement – but I think we’re back”. So a fresh start that put them in first place even before the last race, an ultra-rare feat in this class where the ranking is always very tight.

Viola on fire!

The 21st edition of this classic event was held in the Gulf of Naples. Organised by Reale Yacht Club Canottieri Savoia, in collaboration with Circolo Nautico Punta Imperatore, the regatta is part of the CIM (Comité International de Méditerranée) Circuit. Between inshore races, an elegance parade and entertainment ashore, it was much enjoyed by all the crews including those on Kostia Belkin’s Viola from Yacht Club de Monaco who won hands down in the Vintage category. A superb result that reflects the team spirit aboard this lovely 1908 yacht which is on the maritime heritage list.

Superb 2nd for Malizia-Seaexplorer

Malizia-Seaexplorer skipper Boris Herrmann crossed the finish line of the New York Vendée-Les Sables d’Olonne in 2nd place on Sunday 9th June, having covered 4,112 nautical miles at an average speed of 12.15 knots in 10 days 20 hours 52 minutes and 32 seconds of racing. This is Boris Herrmann’s second podium finish this spring after his 2nd place in the Transat CIC (formerly the English Transat).

Light winds send the children on their way

After 730 days of preparation the 12th Voiles de l’Espoir, sponsored this year by Christian Millette from the TV ‘Dance avec les Stars’ show, got underway on Sunday 16th June from Saint-Raphaël. A hundred children in remission from cancer and leukaemia aboard 50 boats are sailing along the French Riviera for a week. On Wednesday 19th June, these young sailors aged 8 to 14 called into the YCM Marina for an exceptional 24 hours.

Preview presentation at YCM

Nautor Swan chose Yacht Club de Monaco to present an exclusive preview of one of its latest models. The ClubSwan 28 is the smallest boat ever produced by the Finnish yard and was unveiled in the presence of Nautor Swan Monaco Managing Director Lorenzo Bortolloti, alongside Federico Michetti, head of Sports Activities and Swan Product Manager, both members of the Club. Designed by Juan Kouyoumdjian, the one design is positioned as the ideal boat in varied conditions with a preference for light airs. This latest product from Nautor Swan combines simplicity, quality and pure speed without compromising the quest for performance.

SEA Index® deployed in 15 Côte d’Azur harbours and marinas

On the 40th anniversary of his presidency at the helm of Yacht Club de Monaco, HSH Prince Albert II hailed the success of the SEA Index®, a benchmark to assess CO2 emissions of yachts over 25 metres. Launched in 2020 by YCM as part of the collective ‘Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting’ approach, the SEA Index® that was recently awarded the CAPENERGIES label, is a reliable non-biased tool for owners and stakeholders concerned about the carbon footprint of pleasure boats.

A wind of hope for children

Les Voiles de l’Espoir’, the world’s biggest nautical event for children in remission from cancer and leukaemia, returns for a 12th edition (15-22 June 2024) and will be calling into Monaco on Wednesday 19th June.

Double celebration for YCM

Ten years ago, the whole Yacht Club de Monaco family gathered to attend the inauguration of the new building designed by Lord Foster. This year the traditional Summer Cocktail held on Monday 17th June was the perfect opportunity to celebrate the 10th anniversary and 40 years of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco’s presidency, surrounded by HRH Princess Caroline of Hanover, YCM Vice-Presidents Andrea and Pierre Casiraghi, Alexandra of Hanover and the Management Committee. Between surprise videos, personal messages, live music and a gourmet voyage on the quays by 17 renowned chefs, presenting specialities of their regions associated with a wine estate, everyone enjoyed the togetherness of the occasion.

Two seconds for YCM

More than 40 yachts from nine nations made the trip to Porto Santo Stefano for the 23rd Argentario Sailing Week. Once again Yacht Club de Monaco did very well thanks to our talented members, with Massimiliano Feruzzi’s Il Moro di Venezia claiming a superb 2nd in the Classic IOR, after coming in the top three in three of the four races. Carlo Falcone’s Mariella in the Big Boat category was also very consistent helping her to clinch 2nd place.

Unstoppable

Regattas and podium finishes follow one after the other for Yacht Club de Monaco’s ILCA sailors in the Sports Section. Held in Aix les Bains, the Mediterranean Championship finale ended after five races in three categories. In ILCA 6, Louise Debaumont came 10th and pocketed a winning trophy in the girls. Gabriel Superina was 12th. In ILCA 7, Mathis Duplomb won this category ahead of Marco Superina. Leo Boisvert ended 4th overall. Finally in ILCA 4, Ennio Rostagni finished 17th.