Double for Vamos mi Amor who wins finale and Championship
The 2024 Smeralda 888 International Championship season reached its peak this weekend in Monaco with the grand finale, an event that is always eagerly awaited by those competing on the circuit. Renowned for being an intense circuit that often goes to the wire, this edition finally delivered its verdict after several stages contested at the Mediterranean’s most prestigious sailing destinations.
Athena Pathway and Saskia Clark shine in 2nd
The first Puig Women’s America’s Cup saw the two top all-female teams in a nail-biting duel of strategy and skill. The Italian team on Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli narrowly triumphed over Athena Pathway, the British team comprising Hannah Mills, Tash Bryant, Hannah Diamond and Saskia Clark who is a member of Yacht Club de Monaco.
Whose turn will it be?
Under the leadership of Adalberto Miani and Class President Charles de Bourbon des Deux-Siciles, the Smeralda 888 one design class has again captivated sailing enthusiasts with a full calendar this season in some of the most prestigious regatta venues in the Mediterranean. From Saint-Tropez to Porto Cervo via Cannes, Monaco and Barcelona, the class combines elegance and performance and has put on a spectacular show. As the 2024 season draws to a close, the final rankings will be confirmed at the grand finale in the Principality this weekend. Thirteen boats are expected, six from Yacht Club de Monaco.
Onwards and upwards
Optimist – League Regatta – Bormes les Mimosas
Yacht Club de Monaco’s young Optimist sailors were out in force for the League Optimist Regatta in Bormes-les-Mimosas. With 14 young sailors, YCM again showed great team spirit and progress.
A productive training session ahead of the event
Saturday was an intensive training day organised with the Antibes and Cannes sailing clubs. The warm-up focused on setting courses, an ideal opportunity to fine-tune skills, manœuvres and strategy. On Sunday, conditions were more difficult with a fickle 0 to 5 knot breeze and light rain. Despite this, three races were held for the older Minimes and two for the younger Benjamins, with the Monegasques showing great motivation and commitment throughout the day.
YCM shines at heart of exceptional edition
YCM shines at heart of exceptional edition
Alexander Ehlen up to 8th in world ranking after intense stage in Sardinia
Kitefoil World Series – Cagliari 2024
In the face of a particularly demanding stage in Cagliari, Yacht Club de Monaco kiteboarder Alexander Ehlen showed tremendous resilience and determination at the Kitefoil World Series 2024. Despite several technical problems that forced him to abandon five races, Alexander produced solid rankings in the other three with a 9th, 11th and 12th place.
The results achieved in difficult conditions are testament to the talent and perseverance of this young Monegasque who thanks to his tenacity has consolidated his place among the world’s best kitefoilers.
Ineos Britannia triumphs in Louis Vuitton Cup Final
Wednesday turned out to be a decisive day for INEOS Britannia in their battle with the Italians on Luna Rosso during the Louis Vuitton Cup Final. There have been many historic moments in Louis Vuitton Cup history and today, Friday, the Brits have just added another spectacular chapter by qualifying for the America’s Cup final to take on the Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand.
Preliminary Regatta kicks off
Battle has commenced for the AC75 boats with the first duels on Catalan waters taking place from Thursday 22 to Sunday 25 August in the Preliminary Regatta. Aboard these revolutionary foiling monohulls, that can top out at 100km an hour, a succession of races saw teams achieve 35-40 knots off Barcelona today, giving those watching a glimpse of what the 37th America’s Cup has in store. On the programme: the Preliminary Regatta, the Louis Vuitton Cup and of course the America’s Cup finale itself starting 12 October. One Defender and five Challengers will be going all out in a contest to lift the oldest sports trophy in the world. This is the first time since 2010, when Alinghi lost to Oracle, that the Cup has returned to the Old Continent.
A big win for Armel Le Cléac’h and Sébastien Josse
The sixth and final event for 2024 organised by Ultim Sailing, the Finistère Atlantique race left Concarneau in Brittany on 28 September.
Five Ultim teams were competing in this second event which after 3,500 nautical miles finished in Antibes on Wednesday 2 October. After 4 days and 7 hours of racing the Ultim of Armel Le Cléac’h, sailing with Yacht Club de Monaco’s Sébastien Josse, won the event.
The Yacht Club de Monaco announces a historic partnership with E1 for Season 2 with the launch of the UIM E1 La Belle Classe Academy by YCM
The UIM E1 World Championship, the world’s first all-electric raceboat series, has announced a landmark partnership with the Yacht Club de Monaco to host its pioneering Pilot Academy, a comprehensive talent identification programme designed to uncover a new generation of pilots for its second season.