On conquered terrain

Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series – Act III

9-11 February 2024

Friday 9^th February 2024. Since 2013, Monaco bay has been the stage of a unique spectacle that attracts the very best J/70 teams for the Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series.

Organised by Yacht Club de Monaco, these monthly regattas have become a must-do tradition on the winter sailing calendar, attracting fiercely competitive teams from all over Europe. Friday was the start of Act III of the 2023-2024 season which saw Monaco teams out in force.

Hard-nosed from the start

In a fresh 15-knot southerly, the around 30 teams in competition enjoyed three races, with the Monegasques taking centre stage led by Stefano Roberti on Piccinina. He pulled off two wins and a 4^th place in the final race.

The crew on board certainly played their role with a near-faultless performance, starting with Jérémy Moutout. Having clinched a place in the silver at the ILCA 7 World Championship held in Australia in January, the Monegasque athlete is keeping up the pace, this time as part of a team.

The Italians on Petite terrible – Adra Ferries slipped into a provisional 2^nd place, pipping to this post Samuel Poons on Charisma V. Bringing up the rear of the leading pack are Pierrik Devic (Raph Seven Yacht) and Giangiacomo Serena di Lapigio (G-Spot), 4^th and 5^th respectively.

Rendezvous tomorrow Saturday 10^th February at 11.00am for day two of the Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series Act III.