Explorer Awards
Under the Presidency of H.S.H. Prince Albert II de Monaco, the Yacht Club de Monaco is organizing on the Thursday 6th March 2025 the 4rd Edition of the EXPLORER AWARDS.
Launched in 2018, the YCM Explorer Awards by “La Belle Classe Superyachts” recognizes owners who have distinguished themselves by their commitment to protecting the marine environment, be it as a result of their yacht’s design / navigations / technologies.
Last year we recognized 4 Superyachts Owners by H.S.H Prince Albert II, President of the Yacht Club de Monaco:
– S/Y Cachalote (25m), Award Technologie & Innovation
– M/Y Archimedes (68 m), Award Science & Discovery
– M/Y Gigi (49 m), Award Aventure & Ethique Environnementale
– Coup de cœur M/Y Latitude (47m).
The 2024 winners
Technology / Innovation
S/Y CACHALOTE 25m


Coup de Coeur
M/Y LATITUDE (47M)
Adventure & Environmental Ethics
M/Y GIGI 49M


Science & Discovery
M/Y ARCHIMEDES 68M
News
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