Title changes hands
The 2025 season for the Smeralda 888 class concluded this weekend in the Principality with the Trophée Adalberto Miani finals, a stage that was as symbolic as it was fiercely contested. Three races were completed in challenging conditions for the 14 teams competing. After perfect starts and surgical consistency the die was cast that saw Marco Favale’s Millenium Falcone beat the competition to claim the 2025 title. With 17 teams ranked, eight nations represented and an average ten boats per regatta the season confirms the vitality of an international fleet.
Yacht Club de Monaco shines at Trofeo Gianni Pavarino 2025
The League Regatta – Trofeo Gianni Pavarino 2025 at Finale Liguria brought the best young Italian and international ILCA sailors together. Three races in each category were completed in variable conditions. The young sailors from Yacht Club de Monaco pulled off some fine performances reflecting all the hard work put in by YCM’s Sports Section.
YCM’s Melges 24 Foxydry in the top 25%
Trieste was again buzzing with activity as boats descended on the seaport for the annual Barcolana, the world’s largest regatta, which this year saw 1,294 entrants on the start line for the main event. For the 57th edition (1-12 October) the Melges 24 Foxydry flying the Yacht Club de Monaco flag came 313th overall and 34th in its category at the end of a race marked by light but constant conditions in the Gulf of Trieste.
Realteam Spirit triumphs on Lake Geneva
The Geneva Grand Prix ended the 2025 season battle for the TF35 Trophy in contrasting conditions. After two days dominated by strong winds, the final day was contested in a gentle 5-8 knot breeze demanding tactical precision and faultless manoeuvres by the crews.
YCM members in the grand finale
The 2025 Nations League culminated this weekend in Saint-Tropez with the Nations Trophy, a highlight of the ClubSwan Racing season, attracting 50+ boats and crews from 30 nations.
YCM’s Emmanuel Santelli secures well-deserved 5th
From 4-12 October Corsica hosted the round island Tour de Corse à la Voile, one of the highlights of the Mediterranean season which this year was also the IRC European Championship. Organised by Yacht Club de Bonifacio, under the aegis of the French Sailing Federation and the Corsican Sailing League, this no-holds barred, non-stop, 250-nautical-mile race around the “Beautiful Isle” saw extended tactical tacks, calm zones and close-run passages along the Corsican coast.
Charles de Bourbon des Deux Siciles determined to win at home
The Principality of Monaco is all set to host the grand finale of the 2025 Smeralda 888 International Championship, now called Trophée Adalberto Miani as a tribute to this iconic member of the Yacht Club de Monaco who passed away in 2024. From 10 to 12 October, 14 teams will line up on the start, including eight flying the YCM flag, to end a season that has been fiercely competitive from start to finish.
Two Yacht Club de Monaco teams on top
Yacht Club de Monaco members on the Cape 31 Med Circuit 2025 produced some excellent results in this championship that attracted over 20 teams from 16 nations to the five events held between Hyères, Porquerolles, San Remo, Imperia and Palma.
Two Monaco teams take on the challenge
At Porto Maurizio in Liguria the fourth stage of the J/70 Italia Cup enjoyed three days of challenging sailing, with two teams on the start representing Yacht Club de Monaco.
A vintage year for YCM members
The 27th Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez concluded after a full-on week of racing, with crews experiencing hesitant breezes, choppy waters and tight starts. Yacht Club de Monaco members more than held their own, often in the vanguard and always in with a chance.