The 2026–2027 Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series got underway on Friday in the bay of Monaco. After Thursday was spent on final preparations, 22 teams representing six nations lined up on the start line for Act 1, organised by Yacht Club de Monaco in partnership with North Sails.
In light airs competitors faced typical autumnal conditions, but the three races completed gives an idea of the strength of the fleet.
At the end of the first day, Moonlight II skippered by Saskia Clark tops the provisional ranking on 7 points. With a second and fourth place and victory in the last race, the crew leads the French team on Euro Voiles, followed by Pierrik Devic (Fraser Yachts) from Monaco in 2nd and 3rd place, respectively.
In the Corinthian category, Euro Voiles helmed by Denis Infante leads the pack ahead of the Swiss boats, Rhubarbe-3 Nuits.com and Jerry.
Aficionados of this series, from Monaco and abroad, as well as newcomers were back on the same starting line, but in this international fleet there are still surprises in store even for the favourites.
The 2026/2027 championship has just started. Defending his title is Giangiacomo Serena di Lapigio on G-Spot who won last year’s contest of four regattas and 25 races and is currently lying in sixth place.
Racing resumes tomorrow, Saturday, with the first warning signal scheduled for 11.00am and a forecast for light conditions that will demand patience and precision from the crews.
Act I concludes Sunday 8 November, ahead of two events in December and February followed by the final Act IV at the 43rd Primo Cup-UBS Trophy (10-14 March 2027).
Saturday 7 November
11.00am: First warning signal
Sunday 8 November
11.00am: First warning signal
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