A New President for the Monegasque Chamber of Yachting
The Fédération des Entreprises Monégasques (FEDEM) has announced the appointment of Bernard d’Alessandri as President of the Chambre Monégasque du Yachting, the official body representing companies operating in the sector to the Monaco Government authorities. Established in 1945, FEDEM federates and represents all professional trade associations in Monaco. An interface between economic stakeholders and public authorities, it plays a key role in the promotion, development and competitiveness of the Principality’s business community.
Yacht Club de Monaco goes all-electric
Olivier Campana and Nicolas Milanesio represented Yacht Club de Monaco aboard a BMW i4 at the 8th E-Rallye Monte-Carlo, organised by the Automobile Club de Monaco from 15 to 18 October.
The Yacht Club de Monaco earns RYA accreditation: international recognition announced by HSH Prince Albert II
Through its La Belle Classe Academy training centre and Sports Section, Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) has taken another step in its commitment to provide excellence in maritime education. It was at the annual Members Cocktail that YCM President, HSH Prince Albert II, announced the RYA (Royal Yachting Association) accreditation, a global reference in boating and water sports training, which positions its La Belle Classe Academy among institutions of excellence serving yachting and sailing professionals.
Yacht Club de Monaco: A summer under the banner of passion, transmission and innovation
True to tradition, Yacht Club de Monaco brought together members for its annual Summer Cocktail when new members are welcomed and flagship projects presented in the presence of Club President, HSH Prince Albert II, and the Management Committee.
An intergenerational festival celebrates the sea
Once again a rich and varied programme awaited all generations as Yacht Club de Monaco joined forces with Monegasque nautical and environmental institutions to organise the annual Fête de la Mer on Saturday 21 June. Several hundred turned out for this fun festive day in the YCM Marina with families, sea enthusiasts and stakeholders making the most of the watersports and educational activities available to all.
Malizia Explorer the new scientific research sailboat christened at Yacht Club de Monaco
Malizia Explorer, the new research sailboat of Team Malizia, founded by Yacht Club de Monaco Vice-President
Pierre Casiraghi and Boris Herrmann, was officially christened by the iconic oceanographer and explorer Sylvia Earle at a ceremony
attended by YCM’s President HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco at the Yacht Club.
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.
Republican Guard calls into YCM
A backdrop worthy of the visit. On the sidelines of Monaco’s National Day on Tuesday 19th November, a detachment of 60 members of France’s Republican Guard, under the command of General Charles-Antoine Thomas and alongside Colonel Marie-Audrey Leheup, the first woman to head the Republican Guard’s cavalry regiment, called into Yacht Club de Monaco for the first time in its history.
The Supreme Commandant of Monaco’s Military Force, Colonel Tony Varo was present with ten representatives from the Prince of Monaco’s Palace Guards and the Fire Brigade. It was a highly symbolic meeting to forge a bridge between military traditions and the maritime spirit, in the presence of France’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Monaco, H.E. Mr Jean d’Haussonville.
MoU signed as Yacht Club de Monaco and Astir Marina Vouliagmeni take another step in their collaboration
After inaugurating its marina in Greece last May, representatives from Astir today signed a collaboration with Yacht Club de Monaco in the form of an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding), with a view to obtaining ‘La Belle Classe Destinations by YCM’ certification.
Strengthening relations between Yacht Club de Monaco and Royal Selangor Yacht Club with the signing of an MoU
Following the signing in 2008 of a reciprocity agreement between Yacht Club de Monaco, whose President is His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, and the Royal Selangor Yacht Club, under the Royal Patronage of His Royal Highness The Sultan of Selangor, the two Clubs wish to reinforce their bonds of friendship and collaboration by signing an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with a view to the Royal Selangor Yacht Club obtaining the ‘La Belle Classe Destinations by YCM’ certification.