The Yacht Club de Monaco has unveiled its key objectives for 2025, with a strong focus on competition, sustainability, and innovation…

General Manager Bernard d’Alessandri highlighted these ambitions while reflecting on the club’s growing influence in global sailing. A major talking point was the Vendée Globe, where Monegasque-backed skipper Boris Herrmann finished 12th aboard Malizia-Seaexplorer. Despite encountering technical difficulties, Herrmann’s determination and resilience were praised, reinforcing Monaco’s presence in elite offshore racing. The club is now looking ahead to the revival of the Admiral’s Cup, where it plans to field a competitive team, marking another milestone in its international yachting strategy.

Beyond competition, Monaco’s commitment to sustainability remains a top priority. Initiatives such as the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, which attracts hundreds of students and engineers to develop next-generation sustainable marine technologies, and the CINDEX project, an emissions-measuring index designed in collaboration with leading shipyards, demonstrate the club’s active role in shaping the future of yachting. Additionally, noise pollution’s impact on marine life has emerged as a growing concern, prompting new research and initiatives to mitigate its effects.

On the sporting side, Monaco’s competitive sailing division continues to strengthen, particularly with a new generation of young sailors showing promising results. Looking ahead, the club remains committed to nurturing talent, advancing sustainable maritime practices, and maintaining its position at the forefront of international yachting.

With a packed calendar featuring the Admiral’s Cup, Olympic Games events, and the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, the Yacht Club de Monaco’s influence continues to grow, blending elite competition with sustainability and technological progress.

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