Monaco Articles
A casual observation from a yacht captain recently insinuated that switching to the Monaco flag did away with VAT payments for private use of the vessel. This piqued interests, given Monaco’s renowned image of flexibility and tax efficiency among yacht owners and advisors. However, a critical look at this notion from a European VAT perspective reveals a different reality. Simply put, a change in a yacht’s flag does not erase VAT implications from private use.
16-06-2026
Kimi Antonelli took a stunning victory on the streets of Monte Carlo, but down in Port Hercules another spectacle was unfolding as Monaco’s floating palace district came alive.
There are bigger motor races. There are faster circuits. There are certainly tracks where overtaking is easier. Yet there is only one Monaco Grand Prix.
Standing beside Port Hercules during the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix weekend, it quickly became clear that while the Formula One cars provided the soundtrack, the harbour itself was every bit as much a star attraction.
14-06-2026
Every year, the gleaming playground of Monaco transforms into an aquatic showcase, playing host to impressive superyachts for the F1 Grand Prix weekend.
03-06-2026
Head chef Aaron Thomas, from the motor yacht Canvas, has emerged victorious at the seventh annual Superyacht Chef Competition, held in Monaco.
09-04-2026
In the 2025 revival of the Admiral’s Cup—one of sailing’s most prestigious and storied international events—it was the twin-sailed warhorses of the Yacht Club de Monaco that seized the moment. At the heart of this historic campaign was Jolt—or more precisely, Jolt 3 and Jolt 6—a two-boat arsenal that fired on all cylinders and carried Monaco to its first-ever Admiral’s Cup triumph.
27-11-2025
Melita Marine Group announces a significant leap in its Mediterranean expansion with its new outpost in the South of France.
18-11-2025
## A Principality Crowned: Monaco Wins the 2025 Admiral’s Cup
The revived Admiral’s Cup, long considered the unofficial world championship of offshore sailing, returned in 2025 after a 22‑year absence. And in a watershed moment, the Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM)—making its very first appearance—secretly emerged as the 2025 Admiral’s Cup champions. Monaco’s debut was nothing short of sensational, combining precision sailing with strategic mastery across inshore Solent races, a demanding Channel leg, and a nail‑biting Rolex Fastnet Race finale. Runner‑up on the podium was the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, with Italy’s Yacht Club Costa Smeralda claiming third
05-08-2025
The Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix 2025 gears up for its thrilling run from May 23rd to 25th, the iconic Port Hercule transforms into a floating showcase of opulence, with an impressive fleet of yachts descending upon the principality. This year, marking the 81st edition of the race, the event draws some of the world’s most luxurious Super Yachts, turning the harbour into a spectacle that rivals the on-track action. Known for its challenging 3.337 - kilometre circuit winding through Monte Carlo’s narrow streets, the Grand Prix attracts not just racing enthusiasts but also the global elite, who arrive aboard vessels that epitomise extravagance and engineering marvels.
25-05-2025
Embark on an extraordinary voyage to unravel why the pioneering World Yachting Summit in Monaco should be in your sailing calendar.
05-03-2025