Aaron Thomas (M/Y Canvas – 33m) wins 7th edition
The Superyacht Chef Competition concluded in style with Chef Aaron Thomas – M/Y Canvas (33m) the big winner out of nine contestants.
30th Captains’ Forum: putting solutions into action
The 30th Captains’ Forum, organised by Yacht Club de Monaco in collaboration with Oceanco, MB92 Group, Jutheau Husson, ICON Yachts, is now established as a yearly focal point for the international yachting community. After a morning focused on professionals experience, the afternoon sessions centred on applicable solutions.
30th Captains’ Forum produces concrete exchanges on yachting’s future
As part of the inaugural Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting Rendezvous, the Yacht Club de Monaco held its 30th Captains’ Forum in collaboration with Oceanco, MB92 Group, Jutheau Husson and ICON Yachts, a gathering that is now established as a focal point for the international yachting community. Organised every year under the aegis of the Captains’ Club this year it brought together captains, owners, engineers, scientists and manufacturers. Entitled ‘How to follow heroes: the intersection of science, yachting and exploration’ the objective was to focus on tangible solutions. Divided into two parts the morning sessions highlighted professionals experience.
6th YCM Explorer Awards: owners recognised for embracing exploration
The first Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting Rendezvous, organised by the Yacht Club de Monaco in collaboration with The Explorers Club of New York, concluded with the 6th YCM Explorer Awards by La Belle Classe Superyachts, in partnership with UBS and Bombardier. Under the presidency of HSH Prince Albert II, since 2018 the ceremony has honoured owners who use their yachts as platforms for exploration, scientific research and innovation.
Between transmission, exploration and innovation, Monaco is at the forefront of tomorrow’s yachting
Following the first Yachting Student Fair to discover yachting professions, followed by the inauguration of the Explorer Dock, day three’s focus was the Day of Exploration at the Yacht Club de Monaco. Dedicated to science, adventure and knowledge, this day was organised by The Explorers Club of New York in collaboration with the YCM. Explorers, scientists and experts exchanged ideas on a wide range of issues spanning research and fieldwork to knowledge sharing. Presentations included topics ranging from the deep sea to polar regions and space exploration. For Richard Wiese, President of The Explorers Club, “Good ideas never come from one place, they are universal. The more diverse people we gather together to share their experiences, the stronger the message”.
Explorer Dock: exploration yachts immersion at Yacht Club de Monaco
This Sunday at the Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting Rendezvous, Bernard d’Alessandri, Director and General Secretary of Yacht Club de Monaco, and Richard Wiese, President of The Explorers Club of New York inaugurated the Explorer Dock for use by yachts designed or employed for exploration, scientific research or maritime innovation. From 2.00pm to 6.00pm the Explorer Dock was open for the public to discover seven very different vessels moored in the YCM Marina. All illustrate a yachting evolution towards more responsible uses from long-distance ocean navigation to scientific missions and technical solutions to reduce the boat’s environmental impact.
Over 800 young people discover yachting and maritime careers
More than 800 middle school, sixth formers, students and graduates attended the inaugural Yachting Student Fair organised by Yacht Club de Monaco in collaboration with the Department of Education, Youth and Sport, and Monaco City Hall. This event which marked the start of the first Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting Rendezvous (21-24 March) in collaboration with The Explorers Club of New York aimed to introduce young people to careers in yachting, the maritime sector and exploration by bringing together students, professionals, schools and yachting institutions.
43 teams from 21 nations as the world’s elite in naval engineering mobilise to accelerate the energy transition
From 8-11 July 2026, Yacht Club de Monaco is organising the 13th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, supported by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, UBS, BMW and SBM Offshore. An outdoor laboratory of innovation that remains focused on sustainable propulsion technologies, the 2026 edition gathers 43 teams representing 21 nationalities from Europe, North America, the Middle East and Africa, all working towards a common goal to speed up the energy transition in yachting.
Explore a future in the yachting industry
Training, inspiring and guiding young people are key to the collective ‘Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting’ approach, as the Yacht Club de Monaco launches the first edition of a Yachting Student Fair on 21 March, a day of meetings to discover yachting and maritime professions
Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2026: SeaLab Class explores the energies of tomorrow’s maritime world.
From 8 to 11 July 2026, the Yacht Club of Monaco will host the 13th edition of the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge in Monaco. This international event is dedicated to sustainable propulsion technologies and is organised with the support of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, UBS, BMW and SBM Offshore.