The first major event of the season for Y.C.M. members
From 4 to 8 February, the RC44 fleet gathered in Lanzarote for the RC44 Cup Calero Marinas, marking the first major event of the season for Yacht Club de Monaco members. Faced with challenging conditions involving unstable winds, significant shifts and highly competitive races, the Y.C.M. members rose to the challenge against an exceptionally strong international field. Consistency, tactical awareness and the ability to adapt proved decisive across twelve races.
Two YCM sailors shine on Brazilian waters
From 24 to 31 January, Jérémy Moutout and Louise Debeaumont, two YCM sailors, represented Monaco at the World Sailing Test Event, held one year ahead of the 2027 World Championships. Held on the site of the future championship races, the event enabled athletes, officials and organisers to trial all sporting and logistical arrangements.
Y.C.M. sailors at the forefront
The first selection event for the French Championship concluded in Antibes during the 51st edition of the Ski Voile, held on 24 and 25 January 2026. The regatta was marked by contrasting conditions, with a demanding Saturday due to strong winds, followed by a lighter Sunday, requiring a high level of adaptability from the sailors. In this technical context, the YCM sailors delivered a solid performance, highlighting both individual progress and strong team cohesion.
Italians from Yacht Club Italiano triumph by a whisker
It could not have been closer. The Monaco Optimist Team Race ended Sunday at the end of an intense week on a challenging Monaco race area for the 15 teams from 12 nations competing. Organised by Yacht Club de Monaco, supported by Monaco Marine, FxPro, North Sails, Erplast and Peace and Sport, the 14th edition confirmed this event’s unique role in the development of young international sailors, who were honoured by a visit from the Monegasque Formula 1 driver, Charles Leclerc. The Italians from Yacht Club Italiano emerged the winners after a hard-fought high-level duel with the Danes from Danish Dynamite, who had held on to their lead up to that point. Four boats against four, short races and having to keep a constant eye on the competition, the team race format once again lived up to expectations. For Bernard d’Alessandri, YCM Director and General Secretary, the event goes beyond the rankings: “Young people learn that they must look beyond individual results to get results for the team. They learn to coordinate and interact with young people of their own age. It’s a wonderful training ground for life”.
Danes hold on to the lead with Italians hot on their heel
On the eve of the final day the Monaco Optimist Team Race is living up to expectations. This evening the Danes maintain their lead in the provisional rankings but the competition is dangerously close. On the Monegasque race area, Day 3 of the Round Robin phase has seen gaps narrowing and suspense ratcheting up. With seven match races held on Saturday in conditions that remained challenging, the contest looks more open than ever.
Danes lead the way
The Round Robin phase continues on the Monegasque race area and, race after race, a hierarchy is beginning to emerge. After two days of competition, the Danes are leading the way in a Monaco Optimist Team Race that this year brings together 15 teams from 12 nations across the globe. Under overcast sky, with a steady easterly breeze and a demanding chop at the foot of the Rock, 10 races were sailed on Friday in technical conditions that left no room for improvisation.
First races on the Monegasque race area
The first races on the Monegasque race area got underway today with the official start of the Monaco Optimist Team Race. After three days of International Clinic focused on preparation, rules and team cohesion, the competition is now well and truly underway. On a demanding race area, with a light easterly breeze, the atmosphere quickly changed. Young sailors are discovering what it really means to sail under pressure and in close contact.
Leg 3 of Dragon Winter Series – Sanremo
Dragon Winter Series: YCM members were on the podium at Leg 3 of the Dragon Winter Series held in Sanremo 9 to 11 January 2026. After a day of no action due to lack of wind, five races were completed in excellent conditions to ensure a spectacular start to 2026 for the Dragon class. After an intense weekend, the Monegasque crews excelled to stand on the top two steps of the podium.
Podium finish for Marco Viti
Marco Viti was on the podium at the 68th International Star Regatta in Nice, with the Yacht Club de Monaco member putting in a fine performance at this major winter meeting. After eight races completed between 27 and 30 December in an experienced tightly-packed fleet, he came 3rd in the overall ranking, confirming his status in the Star class.
Podium finish for Jérémy Moutout puts YCM in ILCA 7 spotlight
Yacht Club de Monaco sailor Jérémy Moutout did the Club proud by clinching 3rd place at the Europa Cup Malta 18-21 December 2025 in Mellieha Bay, an international stage for the ILCA 7. It was a milestone performance that reflects the consistency and progress made by this young athlete from Monaco on the international stage against a top-rated European fleet.