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.
Louise Debeaumont results at Youth Sailing World Championship: YCM represented in ILCA 6
Louise Debeaumont’s results at the Youth Sailing World Championship reflected the Monaco sailor’s determination as she represented the Yacht Club de Monaco at this major international event in Vilamoura, 12-20 December 2025. Competing in the ILCA 6 category, she was up against a highly competitive fleet of 49 contestants in a championship that every year gathers the world’s elite young sailors.
Yacht Club de Monaco Optimist results: podium finish for Monaco sailors
Yacht Club de Monaco’s Optimist results at the CDV Optis 06 in Antibes confirm that the Sailing School in YCM’s Sports Section has the wind in its sails. Aged between 7 to 10 years old, the YCM sailors performed well against the regional competition to come 3rd out of all the clubs participating and stand on the podium.
YCM stands out in the classic yachting CIM 2025 rankings
In classic yachting YCM left its mark on the CIM 2025 ranking, with Yacht Club de Monaco members on fine form to secure podium finishes in several categories. The results published on its official website confirm that the Club is one of the leading lights in classic yachting.
G-Spot winning streak continues against a fleet that refuses to back down
WhatsApp LinkedIn Facebook X After two events it looks like G-Spot is sailing in a class of its own. Having dominated the season-opener Monaco sailor Giangiacomo Serena di Lapigio’s crew repeated their success this weekend, never really giving the rest of the 28-strong fleet a chance to disrupt their ascent to the top. But while […]