22 JUNE 2024
Every year St Peter, the patron saint of fishermen, is celebrated in a day-long festival organised by the YCM in partnership with other Monegasque institutions, including Monaco City Hall, Société Nautique de Monaco (rowing club), Association des Pontons de Monaco (pleasure boats), Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, Oceanographic Museum, Club d’Exploration sous-marine de Monaco (scuba diving), and the Association Monégasque de la Protection de la Nature (Environment Protection Association).
The Port Hercule will once again celebrate the Fête de la Mer during which a large parade will be organised at sea. Sailing, motor, rowing (…), all units are welcome to participate in this event.
All at sea for the parade - at sea
08.45am-9.45am Distribution of accessories for the Parade participants (Port Hercule: Riva Pontoon, Fontvieille: Pontoon opposite the CESMM)
10.15am Rendezvous at sea in front of the Oceanographic Museum for start of the Parade
10.30am Blessing of the Parade
11.15am Parade arrives in front of Yacht Club de Monaco
12 noon Group photo & speeches
And again
- Visit of La Yole de Martinique
- E-surf – Tests and discoveries on E-surf boards
- E-Foil – E-foil tests and discoveries
- ‘College FANB stand’
- Visit of S/Y French Kiss
- Scuba diving
- Kayaking
- Jet-ski baptism
All at sea for the parade - at land
10.00am Activities and workshops begin at Yacht Club de Monaco
10.30am Blessing of the Parade
12 noon Lunch break
12.30pm Pirate Spectacle during lunch
2.00pm Activities, workshops and contests resume
2.30pm Activities open on Martinique Yole Ronde
5.00pm Fête de la Mer ends
Activities registration – ON SITE THE D-DAY
Lunch ON SITE subject to availability
Activities on land
- Nautical activities from the boat launch (omega + paddle)
- Paddle Board competition
- ‘Stand Handivoile’
- Visit of S/Y Argynne
- Inflatable entertainment
- ‘Stand Monaco Energy Boat Challenge’
- Solar boat assembly
- Energy Boat Challenge video games
- Tatoos workshop
- Dolphin slide, Aqua Parcours
- Treasure hunt
- College FANB stand
- Sea & Pirate Workshop
- Drawing competition
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