YCM ramps up commitment to a sustainable future
Today, more than ever, every action counts when it comes to sustainability. As an organisation that has been committed to a rigorous environmental policy for over a decade, Yacht Club de Monaco continues to combine respect for the environment with societal engagement. In 2024, the Club took another notable step on this path.
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.
A 100% Monaco Podium
Act III of the 12th Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series, 6-9 February, lived up to the reputation of this essential winter event organised by Yacht Club de Monaco, with three days of intense races, hard-fought duels and twists and turns at every mark ensuring a spectacular show. With the season’s finish line approaching, tensions were high, as every tack and gybe had the potential to change everything. While the Monaco teams proved their dominance, the international fleet, hungry for success, were out to spoil the party.
The Yacht Club de Monaco Embarks on a Historic First in the Admiral’s Cup: Team Malizia and Jolt Unite for a Landmark Challenge
The Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) is set to write a new chapter in its sporting history as it prepapres to compete for the first time in the Admiral’s Cup, one of the world’s most prestigious sailing competitions. Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), the event will take place from 17th July to 1st August 2025, in Cowes, on the Isle of Wight.
Boris Herrmann (Malizia-Seaexplorer): challenges overcome
Boris Herrmann, a Yacht Club de Monaco member, crossed the finish line of the 10th Vendée Globe aboard Malizia-Seaexplorer at 11:18pm on Wednesday 29th January. After a smooth race for three quarters of the course, the skipper faced a series of challenges in the final miles: a hook failure, a collision with an OANI (unidentified animal or object), and extreme weather conditions approaching the Vendée coast. He ultimately crossed the finish line in 12th place and completed his race in 80 days 10 hours 16 minutes 41 seconds.
Outright victory for Charlie Dalin
This morning at 08:24 Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance) crossed the finish line of the 10th Vendée Globe to set a new record of 64 days 19 hours 22 minutes and 49 seconds, smashing by nine days the previous record held by Armel Le Cléac’h since 2016 (74 days 3 hours). As leader since 30th December and the contestant who spent the longest time at the head of the race (42 days), Charlie Dalin put in a near-perfect performance to win this legendary solo, non-stop round the world race without assistance.
Oren Nataf from YCM on the start
On Sunday 12 January 2025, sails will be set to fly on the start of the 11th RORC Transatlantic Race, a 3,000 nautical mile race from the Lanzarote Marina in the Canaries to the Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina in Grenada in the Caribbean.
Front forecast
This morning Yacht Club de Monaco member Boris Herrmann, skipper on Malizia – Seaexplorer, is currently lying 9th facing difficult conditions. As he heads towards a massive weather front he expects a challenging day, with strong winds, rough seas and an area full of fishing boats.
A seventh Cape Horn for Boris Herrmann
This morning, Boris Herrmann on Malizia-Seaexplorer reached a symbolic stage on the Vendée Globe. After 48 days at sea and several gruelling weeks edging round the Antarctic, Boris rounded Cape Horn and entered the Atlantic leaving the Vendée Globe’s three great capes behind him.
Boris Herrmann passes Point Nemo the most isolated spot in the ocean
This Monday morning, Boris Herrmann, skipper on Malizia – Seaexplorer and Yacht Club de Monaco member reached another milestone in his second Vendée Globe. Currently lying 7th in the race, he passed the Point Nemo longitude in the middle of the South Pacific. Nicknamed the “Maritime Pole of Inaccessibility”, this mythical spot is the furthest in the world from any land. Boris celebrated passing it at 06:43 UTC after 42 days 18 hours and 36 minutes of racing.