Throughout the year, the Yacht Club de Monaco’s Sailing Division offers members a wide variety of sailing activities adapted to their level and experience.
Resumption of adult sailing from Friday 5 June 17h30-20h.
For beginners
The YCM offers its members beginners’ sessions to discover the joys of sailing, on Toppers, J70 or Smeralda 888, Saturday morning from 9.00am to 12 noon (from June to August).
To help you improve
Sessions in the form of race training on J/70s, Toppers and Smeralda 888 are held on Friday from 5.30pm to 8.00pm and on Saturday afternoons from 2.00pm to 5.00pm (from June to August) as well as short courses during school holidays, the aim being to develop skills that would be useful in competition.
For the youngsters
Keen to support young sailors (17-25 years old) as they progress from dinghies to keelboats, bespoke training sessions and races are organised every Wednesday afternoon and every Saturday (from 9.30am to 12.30pm and from 2.00pm to 5.00pm).
For competitive yachtsmen
The YCM organises a number of internationally renowned regattas, such as the Primo Cup - Trophée Credit Suisse and the Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series (one-design), Sanremo-Monaco-Sanremo Grimaldi Trophy (inshore), the Palermo-Montecarlo (offshore) and the Wally Record to name a few, all of which give members an opportunity to compete at the highest level.
In addition, there is a permanence presence on Sunday from 10.00am to 6.00pm allowing free and supervised practice on topper, kayak and paddle (for an autonomous level, from June to August).
For motorboat fans
Through the training centre, La Belle Classe Academy, the Yacht Club de Monaco offers society members courses to obtain their coastal and offshore licences (requires registration and depends on availability).
For classic yachting enthusiasts
For Society Members who are passionate about traditional yachting, training sessions are organised (subject to availability) on the Yacht Club de Monaco’s 1909 gaff cutter and YCM flagship, Tuiga.
Registration procedure: This activity is only for members, who must register either via sectionsportive@ycm.mc or Member Services, at least the day before (as equipment needs to be prepared in line with current health protocols).