Yacht Club De Monaco Articles
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.
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Fast cars, floating palaces and a harbour full of champagne-fuelled celebration.
14-06-2026
For a club long admired for its Mediterranean elegance and offshore pedigree, this was more than just a victory. It was a statement. And Jolt was the point of the spear.
Jolt 3 & Jolt 6 Jolt 3, a refined TP52-class race yacht, helmed by Britain’s Peter Harrison, served as Monaco’s weapon of choice in the AC1 division—the big boat class. This is a yacht designed for one thing only: winning.
27-11-2025
## 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