After following in the footsteps of Sir Ernest Shackleton on a fabulous round-the-world voyage that took her to Antarctica, the Boréal 47 Sir Ernst has set out on another expedition. Yacht Club de Monaco member Fabrice Papazian is again a member of the crew of sailors, all passionate about adventure and the White Continent, around François Miribel, the boat’s new owner.
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Major on-site test for the Worlds for international sailors
Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series – Act I - 4-7 November 2021 Thursday 4th November 2021. Act 1 of the 9th Monaco…
Rain, wind and poetry
Sir Ernst bypasses a depression off Rio. Poetry The crew on Sir Ernst were delighted to receive the following poems…
Sir Ernst: riding out a tropical depression
Tuesday 2nd November 04:00 – I’m up. The wind’s been picking up for a while and is now blowing 37 knots. Time…
Super 2nd for Mathis Duplomb
ILCA – Armistice Grand Prix – Hourtin - 29th October to 1st November 2021 Monday 1st November 2021. Yacht Club de…
Living in the present
After the first days of all the excitement and nerves associated with the departure, we’ve settled into the slow pace…
Meeting of giants
42nd Rolex Middle Sea Race - Malta Saturday 30th October 2021. Right at the heart of the Mediterranean, the 606…
The days go by
I get up. It’s 06:30. Last night I slept from 20:30 to midnight, then did my two-hour watch. It was a super-starry…
Keeping up the pace
It’s 05:47, my watch ends with this magnificent sunrise, I’m ready for bed... We still have 22 knots. Midway across, at…
News on life aboard!
Expedition - Sir Ernst Wednesday 27th October 2021. Watches are at the heart of how life aboard is organised. On…
6th place for Jérémy Moutout
Europa Cup – Naples – ILCA 7 - 21-24 October 2021 Sunday 24th October 2021. Four races were completed at this event…
A breezy edition
Grimaldi Trophy – San Remo - Monaco - San Remo - 16-17 October 2021 Sunday 17th October 2021. Around 30 boats…
Victory in the girls
Optimist – Italia Kinder Joy of Moving – Genoa - 16-17 October Sunday 17th October 2021. Light airs were smiling…
Clear water sailing
Eurilca Europa Cup – Hyères - 16-17 October Sunday 17th October 2021. Seven competition sailors from Yacht Club de…
Shower of good results for YCM
Swan – The Nation League – Saint-Tropez - 13-17 October Sunday 17th October 2021. YCM’s Giangiacomo Serena di Lapigio’s…
Exchange above all
J/70 – Monaco - 16-17 September 2021 Sunday 17th September 2021. Yacht Club de Monaco and Société Nautique de Genève…
Great art!
Smeralda 888 – Championship Finale - 16-17 October 2021 Sunday 17th October 2021. There can be no doubt that Smeralda…
Curtain falls on 23rd edition
Maxi - Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez - 03-10 October 2021 Sunday 10th October 2021. The 23rd Les Voiles de…
Double podium for YCM
RC44 – World Championship – Scarlino - 06-10 October 2021 Sunday 10th October 2021. Nico Poons’ crew (Charisma) kept…
Back to reality in Mindelo – a day to remember
Sir Ernst Expedition Tuesday 5th October, it started the day before – that feeling somewhere between nostalgia…
Sir Ernst and the Exocets
Monday 4th October 2021: Don’t worry, Sir Ernst was not the target of a dreaded Exocet missile fired off by the French…
On route for Cape Verde
Expedition - Sir Ernst Thursday 23rd September 2021. The Boréal 47 Sir Ernst continues her route. After calling…
New generation on winning form
League Cup – Martigues Sunday 26th September. The weather did not want to play ball at the weekend of this southern…
Victory series continues
Tuiga – Régates Royales de Cannes Saturday 25th September 2021. YCM’s flagship Tuiga raised the stakes yet again, this…
5th for Raya
Melges 20 – European Championship - Puntaldia Saturday 25th September 2021. A total of 18 teams gathered in Sardinia,…
The Superyacht Eco Association launch SEA Index Phase II & announce ‘Friends of the SEA Index’ new membership category.
Superyacht Eco Association (SEA) Index It was during the Monaco Yacht Show and during the traditional gatherings of…
Sir Ernst heads out to sea
Thursday 23rd September 2021. The Boréal 47 Sir Ernst has set off on another expedition to the Antarctic. Having left…
25th Captains’ Forum: collective understanding of responsible yachting
Cybersecurity, new industry regulations and tools available now to assess the sector’s environmental credentials were…
Double victory for YCM
26th Voiles d’Antibes | 16 -19 September Sunday 20th September 2021. The classic yachts continue their…
Dmitriy Rybolovlev presents his Rolex Fastnet Trophy to HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco
Dmitriy Rybolovlev presents his Rolex Fastnet Trophy to HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco Monaco 20th September 2021.…
Catalyst for innovation
Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous | Monday 20th September 2021 Organised by Monaco Marina Management…
Lisa under a lucky star
Jetski – Aquabike World Championship | 17-19 September Sunday 19th September. A great start to the working year…
The series continues
Swan - Nations Trophy - Palma de Mallorca | 14-18 September Saturday 18th September. A total of 14 countries…
15 startups still in the running for awards
Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina | Monday 20th September 2021 Monaco 17th September 2021 – The second selection…
A salty podium
TF35 Grand Prix 2021 – Scarlino 9-12 September 2021 The TF35 fleet were together for the first time on the sea…
The unstoppable Nocher
European Championship Formula Kite – Montpellier 6-12 September 2021 Another meeting, another challenge for a…
The Golden Age of yachting brought to life in Monaco!
15th Monaco Classic Week - La Belle Classe | 8-11 September 2021 - Mariella (Fife 1938) wins Monaco Classic Week…
A super-sized spectacle!
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup – Porto Cervo 6-11 September 2021 A total of 44 teams were to be found in Porto Cervo for the 31st…
Monaco Classic Week goes abroad!
15th Monaco Classic Week – La Belle Classe - 8-11 September 2021 A wholly original coastal race to Ventimiglia for…
Monaco Classic Week at the crossroads of all passions!
15th Monaco Classic Week – La Belle Classe - 8-11 September 2021 Beautiful hulls in action - Rivas, Chris Crafts,…
A voyage of nostalgia and elegance!
15th Monaco Classic Week – La Belle Classe - Circa 100 classic boats, sailing and motor, and 12’ Dinghies in the…
Art de Vivre sailing and motor
15th Monaco Classic Week – La Belle Classe Tuesday 7th September 2021. Time for Yacht Club de Monaco to celebrate as…
Elegance Trophy for Tuiga
Vele d’Epoca di Imperia - 2-5 September Sunday 5th September 2021. Around 50 boats including the Yacht Club de…
Loïc Pompée at his peak
J/70 – European Championship - Denmark - 27 August – 4 September Saturday 4th September 2021. They let the fun last…
At the foot of the podium
Melges 32 – World Championship – Villasimius - 1-4 September 2021 Saturday 4th September 2021. The curtain fell on…
Grand Oral for 55 startups
Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Monday 20th September 2021 Monaco 2nd September 2021 – Specialised in sustainable…
A good hand for YCM
Melges 20 and Melges 32 - Melges World League – Villasimius - Sardinia - 27-30 August 2021 Monday 30th August…
5th stage for the F50 fleet
SailGP – Saint Tropez - 11-12 September Monday 30th August 2021. The stage is set in Saint-Tropez for the 5th…
Outright victory for Viola
XVIIth Copa del Rey – de Barcos de Epoca - Minorca - 25-29 August 2021 Sunday 29th August 2021. With five points…
Two events in one
TP52 - Puerto Portals 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week & TP52 20th Anniversary Invitational 2021 - 24-28 August 2021…