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Interview: Yacht Club de Monaco Director Bernard D’Alessandri

This year marks the 10 th anniversary of the Yacht Club of Monaco clubhouse and, as General Secretary and Managing Director Bernard D’Alessandri explained to Monaco Life , it’s been pivotal in the evolution of the Yacht Club of Monaco.

Bernard D’Alessandri has been at the helm of the Yacht Club of Monaco since 1976, over 48 years, and under his tenure as general secretary and managing director, the club moved to a new state-of-the-art premises. Since then, membership has increased exponentially, representing a myriad of nationalities.

Prince Rainier III created the Yacht Club of Monaco in 1953 and it has been presided over by Prince Albert II since 1984, when he gave it a new impetus. It is important to remember that the first regattas date from 1863; before the YCM, there was the Monaco Nautical Society, so the Principality has integrated the world of yachting for over 160 years, well over a century.

After the Yacht Club de Monaco’s 70 th  anniversary celebrations last year, festivities continue in 2024 with the commemoration of 10 years in the new clubhouse designed by Lord Foster, one of the most prominent architects in Great Britain. Once again, the calendar lives up to the ambitions of the collective ‘Monaco, Capital of  Advanced Yachting’ approach, initiated by YCM to position the Principality as a center of excellence in this sector. High-level sport, the environment, luxury yachting, and maritime heritage are again in the spotlight throughout the year.

Nicholas Monsarrat wisely said: “Sailors, with their built-in sense of order, service, and discipline, should really be running the world.” That is precisely how Bernard d’Alessandri has captained the Yacht Club of Monaco for almost five decades, plus his magnetism and charisma.

Monaco Life: What does this anniversary milestone mean to its members, yachting, and the Principality?

Bernard d’Alessandri: This 10th anniversary of the new clubhouse is significant, as we wanted to reflect the international ambitions of the Principality. The Yacht Club de Monaco has two primary missions. Firstly, it is a private club that brings together people who are passionate about the sea. It has 2,500 members representing 81 nationalities and aims to be a unique place to live. It is, therefore, responsible for organising numerous events exclusively for its members.

But the YCM also has a public service mission to promote the yachting destination. It is a driving force in the port and in raising Monaco’s international profile. It is a veritable showcase for yachting that is undergoing a fascinating transformation. Today, sustainability is the watchword. In line with HSH, Prince Albert II’s vision, “Proof must replace promise”: we must reinforce and quantify actions to promote them with facts and figures. Under a policy firmly focused on protecting the environment, and as part of the collective ‘Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting’ approach, the YCM is ramping up initiatives that underpin its commitment.

What are the added benefits of this impressive new building that became the centerpiece of the harbour?

The Club, open to the sea and Monaco, is an iconic structure at 43°44’15” north latitude and 7°25’40” east longitude. This ship-like building, inaugurated in 2014, boasts 5,000 m2 of interior space, 4,000 m2 of terraces, 204 meters long, a height of 22 meters, and six floors, allowing for the simultaneous hosting of various events.

YCM is committed to environmental protection through initiatives like the YCM Explorer Awards-La Belle Classe (21 st March 2024) and the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (1 st to 16 th July 2024). The clubhouse reflects this commitment, built to Haute Qualité Environnementale HQE standards and consistently meeting ISO 14001 criteria since 2016.

Eco-friendly features include photovoltaic cells, energy-efficient LED lighting, adequate energy, heating, waste, and water management systems, a harbor water-recycling hydro cooling system, electric vehicle and boat charging points, and widespread photovoltaic and thermal solar panels. Recently, we added a plant to treat the Club’s pool water, further contributing to boat washing in the Sports Section. A temporary standalone hydrogen production station, a world premiere, has also been installed.

YCM also promotes individual eco-responsibility and raises awareness among yacht owners through the SEA Index, encouraging the reduction of CO2 emissions in yachting. Event organisation includes using dynamic buoys with electric motors, preserving the ecosystem, and electric boats for events and sailing courses.

Actively engaged in promoting individual eco-responsibility, YCM also raises awareness of yacht owners through the SEA Index, the first carbon footprint calculator to allow quick comparisons between superyachts over 25m, targeting objectives to reduce CO2 emissions in yachting with an incentive system for the most virtuous.

Event organisation is not left out. With the Club’s use of dynamic buoys equipped with an electric motor to position them remotely throughout a race, there is no need to anchor them to the seabed, which protects it, and a portable battery so it can run PC regattas autonomously in terms of energy. The use of semi-rigid electric boats for events and its many sailing courses completes the solutions now in place.

All these actions illustrate YCM’s ambitious, proactive vision of what being eco-responsible means today.

How did your work change when the MYC moved from its smaller, familiar quarters to the new state-of-the-art building?

To be honest, we weren’t very confident at the beginning, as it was a significant challenge to undertake. However, this new building quickly brought about substantial changes to our work, opening a world of possibilities. Firstly, this new spacious infrastructure allowed us to host and coordinate various events simultaneously, which was challenging in our former, more confined premises. The addition of Lord Foster’s signature boosted our international reputation. This yacht-shaped building showcased Monaco’s yachting prestige and the Yacht Club of Monaco, solidifying its status as a leading institution in the international yachting arena. Ultimately, this building marked a pivotal milestone in the evolution of the Yacht Club of Monaco.

What is your secret for keeping the soul of the YCM intact despite moving to more extensive facilities with an increased membership?

We were committed to preserving the soul of the Yacht Club of Monaco despite moving to larger facilities and increasing our membership by embracing our motto, ‘One Spirit, One Team, One Club’. Our unwavering dedication to preserving our heritage, promoting a welcoming atmosphere, and continuously involving our 2,500 members has been crucial. We have carefully preserved significant elements from our previous location, strengthened our staff, and maintained our Club’s friendly spirit.

There is no better tool or equipment you can have on board than a well-trained crew. What strategy do you employ for building an efficient work team? 

Passion is our driving force and a unifying factor among our staff. Probably due to the unique nature of the YCM being a private club, YCM staff shares a deep attachment to our members and the values of yachting. This devotion for the sea and yachting is accompanied by continuous training and various complementary profiles, with everyone committed to excellence in serving our members.

How do you interact with the Board of Directors? What would you say is their primary role?  

We have a very regular exchange on roadmaps and policies. It’s a collaborative effort, and discussion is essential. The Executive Committee is like a council of wise men, an approval authority for the YCM budget and overall strategy.

So many events, so little time! How do you organise so many members’ events, sailing school, yachting conferences, exhibitions, competitive regattas, private affairs, and more?

I think it’s a matter of strong will. We have incredibly motivated competent teams working tirelessly to ensure our events run smoothly. We also rely on the Commissaires Fleet, comprised of many Yacht Club of Monaco volunteers. They are the living force contributing enthusiasm and their expertise to organising all the Club’s events. Working hand in hand with the Club’s staff, the Commissaires Fleet is organised into five departments and offers its recruits training courses throughout the year to ensure the quality of the welcome and the smooth running of the Club’s gatherings, positioning it as a benchmark in sporting events.

What is the most rewarding about being a director of the YCM?

It is undoubtedly seeing the joy on the faces of those who come regularly to the Club and participate in our events, whether they are members, sailors, the yachting industry professionals, or the public. But I’m also thinking of the young racers in the Club’s sports section. They come to training with smiles and make memories that will last a lifetime. That’s priceless!

What was the most challenging task you faced in your career so far?

I think it’s the one common to all industries and institutions nowadays: access to sustainability. We continue to transform, as do all conscientious industries. All the players are willing and open to change, but the biggest challenge is not change itself but the acceleration of the process.

How do you see the Yacht Club of Monaco evolving into the future?

I hope the Club will continue its momentum and remain a significant player in the yachting world and through the environmental transition. I hope the industry will continue its eco-responsible evolution and become a model to follow. My aspiration at my level and with my means is that I will have contributed to this change.

Above all, I want to share my passion for yachting with the new generation, which is the key to everything. It is for them that we are working to accompany the sector’s mutation, to encourage it to become more eco-responsible to protect the environment and allow our children to continue to enjoy the sea. In line with the wishes of YCM President HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, who believes, “Faced with the climate emergency, it is imperative that living proof of progress replaces the promises,” we strive to demonstrate that the technology exists and is efficient.

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70 ans du Yacht-Club de Monaco : « Un lieu pour les passionnés de la mer » pour Bernard d’Alessandri

En 2023, le yacht-club de monaco a célébré son 70 ème anniversaire. pour bernard d’alessandri, son directeur général, cette structure « réunit les passionnés de la mer » , sans oublier de prendre en compte les enjeux environnementaux modernes., quelle est l’histoire du yacht-club de monaco .

L’histoire du Yacht-Club de Monaco remonte à 1862, lorsque le prince Charles III (1818-1889) favorise l’organisation des premières régates, avec pour objectif de faire de la principauté la vitrine du yachting et des innovations technologiques. La société des régates de Monaco est alors créée en 1888, par la volonté d’un groupe de passionnés de voile et d’aviron, qui organisent dès 1889 des régates internationales. Une passion pour la mer transmise au prince Albert Ier (1848-1922), navigateur émérite et pionnier de l’océanographie moderne, qui inaugurera par ailleurs le musée océanographique en mars 1912.

Et ensuite ?

En 1953, le prince Rainier III (1923-2005) pense, en véritable visionnaire, que le sport ne suffit plus. Désireux de doter la principauté d’un yacht-club comme ceux où il était reçu au cours de ses croisières et persuadé que « l’avenir de Monaco est vers la mer » , il souhaite développer une structure capable d’attirer et de fidéliser des yachtsmen du monde entier. C’est ainsi qu’il fonde le Yacht-Club de Monaco, avec la volonté qu’il « accomplisse pleinement sa mission de trait d’union entre les gens qui aiment la mer, qu’il serve les intérêts touristiques et de promotion de Monte-Carlo, et qu’il n’ait à l’intérieur, comme à l’extérieur, que des sympathies et des amis » . L’idée forte du souverain, c’est que le Yacht-Club doit aussi être un des éléments majeurs du développement du port de Monaco, fer de lance touristique de la principauté.

Comment se déroulent les débuts ?

Le 17 juin 1953, l’assemblée constitutive du Yacht-Club se tient dans les locaux du bureau hydrographique international, et le prince Rainier en accepte la présidence. Dès 1954, le Yacht-Club de Monaco relance les meetings motonautiques, les régates internationales ainsi que de nombreuses autres activités nautiques : “big game fishing”, plongée sous-marine… Tout en formant des générations de régatiers au sein de l’école de voile, créée en 1970.

« L’histoire du Yacht-Club de Monaco remonte à 1862, lorsque le prince Charles  III (1818-1889) favorise l’organisation des premières régates, avec pour objectif de faire de la principauté la vitrine du yachting et des innovations technologiques »

Qu’est-ce que tout cela apporte à Monaco ?

Le premier bilan de tous ces événements est de voir doubler la fréquentation du port. Ce prince « bâtisseur » encourage également, dès 1959, Carlo Riva (1922-2017) à créer le premier port à sec (1) , ainsi que des pontons d’amarrage flottants. Sans oublier, quelques décennies plus tard, l’installation d’une digue semi-flottante. Trois innovations mondiales majeures, au service d’un développement économique tourné vers la mer. L’arrivée du prince Albert II en 1984 à la présidence du club a contribué à intensifier la politique sportive, avec l’organisation de nombreux évènements de renom. Nous allons d’ailleurs célébrer les 40 ans de sa présidence en 2024.

Quels événements retenez-vous de ces 70 années d’existence ?

Il y en a plusieurs qui m’ont marqué. Je pense notamment à la Monaco-New York en 1985. Cette première transatlantique au départ de Monaco a vu la participation d’un bateau monégasque Biotonus-Monaco, que j’ai eu la chance de “skipper”. La même année, et sous l’impulsion du prince Albert II, a été mise en place la Primo Cup, dont on va célébrer les 40 ans lors de la prochaine édition, qui se déroulera du 7 au 10 mars 2024. Depuis, ce rendez-vous continue d’attirer les meilleurs équipages de monotypie. Cet événement a vu la participation de grands noms de la voile, aussi bien des régatiers issus de l’olympisme, que des marins issus de la course au large.

Quoi d’autre ?

En 1997, dans la continuité des célébrations des 700 ans de la principauté, le Yacht-Club de Monaco a décidé d’engager, pour la première fois dans son histoire, un bateau portant ses couleurs dans une course autour du monde en escales et en équipage. La 7 ème édition de la Whitbread Round the World Race (1997-1998), une course autour du monde par étape et en équipage, a vu la participation de Merit Cup, un bateau portant un numéro de voile monégasque, MON 700, et skippé par le Néo-Zélandais Grant Dalton. Il a terminé deuxième, avec deux victoires d’étapes. Je pense également au Prada Challenge for Classic Yacht, un circuit unique méditerranéen destiné aux voiliers de tradition, pour lequel le Yacht-Club de Monaco était le coordinateur, en collaboration avec Prada, de 1999 à 2003.

D’autres événements vous ont marqué ?

Nous avons également organisé de nombreux championnats d’Europe et du monde, que ce soit en J/70, en Star, ou en 470. Nous sommes également très attachés aux valeurs de transmission qui se reflètent dans nos événements, à l’image de la Monaco Optimist Team Race qui a lieu du 10 au 14 janvier 2024, et qui rassemble les meilleurs régatiers du monde entier âgés de moins de 14 ans.

« Dès 1954, le Yacht-Club de Monaco relance les meetings motonautiques, les régates internationales ainsi que de nombreuses autres activités nautiques : “big game fishing”, plongée sous-marine… Tout en formant des générations de régatiers au sein de l’école de voile, créée en 1970 »

Vous avez aussi des « ambassadeurs maritimes » ?

Pour conclure sur ce chapitre très conséquent de notre histoire sportive, je dois également évoquer nos deux ambassadeurs maritimes dont Malizia-Seaexplorer, dernier né de la Team Malizia fondée par Pierre Casiraghi, vice-président du Yacht-Club de Monaco. Cet Imoca a terminé 3 ème de The Ocean Race, et il a pour objectif le prochain Vendée Globe, dont le départ sera donné le 10 novembre 2024. Je pense aussi à Tuiga, le vaisseau amiral du Yacht-Club de Monaco, un cotre aurique de 1909, et l’un des dernier quatre 15 M JI encore en navigation au monde.

Aujourd’hui, quelle est la place du Yacht-Club de Monaco dans la société monégasque ?

Le Yacht-Club de Monaco possède deux missions principales. Il est avant tout un club privé qui réunit les passionnés de la mer. Il rassemble 2 500 membres de 81 nationalités et il se veut être un lieu de vie unique. Il lui incombe ainsi d’organiser de nombreux événements qui leur sont exclusivement dédiés. Mais le Yacht-Club de Monaco a aussi une mission de délégation de service public au service de la promotion de la destination yachting. Il est un animateur du port, autant qu’il sert la notoriété de Monaco à l’international.

Comment est célébré ce 70 ème anniversaire ?

Nous avons organisé de nombreuses festivités cette année, qui coïncidait également avec les 100 ans de la naissance du prince Rainier III. Nous avons connu un cocktail d’été exceptionnel, pendant lequel les 70 ans du club a été célébré en compagnie de l’ensemble de nos membres. Je pense aussi à la 16 ème Monaco Classic Week-la Belle Classe, organisée en septembre 2023, et pendant laquelle nous avons rendu hommage au prince Rainier III, président fondateur du Yacht-Club de Monaco, et aux nombreux bateaux qui l’ont accompagné tout au long de sa vie.

Comment est organisée la vie de votre club ?

Elle n’est pas très éloignée de l’image que l’on peut se faire d’un club classique. Le Yacht-Club de Monaco, c’est avant tout un lieu de vie, où les membres se rencontrent, viennent en famille ou entre amis pour y déjeuner ou dîner, pour participer à des évènements sur mesure qui leur sont destinés. Nous mettons en place des « YCM Exclusive Days », qui peuvent se traduire par des soirées inédites, des séjours exclusifs, des conférences sans oublier des stages de voile, les SeAdventure Camps, dédiés aux enfants et organisés pendant toutes les vacances scolaires.

« L’arrivée du prince Albert  II en 1984 à la présidence du club a contribué à intensifier la politique sportive, avec l’organisation de nombreux évènements de renom. Nous allons d’ailleurs célébrer les 40 ans de sa présidence en 2024 »

Comment le Yacht-Club prend-t-il en compte les enjeux de la décarbonation ?

Avec une politique résolument tournée vers la protection de l’environnement et dans le cadre de la démarche collective « Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting », le Yacht-Club de Monaco, dont on célébrera les 10 ans du nouveau club house en 2024, multiplie les initiatives et les événements reflétant son engagement. La construction du nouveau club house a été réalisée dans une démarche haute qualité environnementale (HQE) comprenant des cellules photovoltaïques, un éclairage led basse consommation, et le recours à des systèmes performants de gestion de l’énergie, des déchets et de l’eau. Cet équipement bénéficie aussi d’un chauffage et d’une climatisation par boucle thalasso thermique, et du déploiement de bornes de recharge pour les véhicules et les bateaux électriques. Sans oublier les nombreux panneaux solaires photovoltaïques et thermiques ainsi que l’installation d’une machine de traitement des eaux de la piscine, permettant de réinjecter celles-ci dans le circuit de lavage des bateaux de la section sportive.

Les événements organisés par votre club mettent aussi l’accent sur le développement durable ?

Aujourd’hui, le club développe une politique responsabilité sociétale des entreprises (RSE), afin de répondre aux enjeux du développement durable. En effet, la gestion événementielle n’est pas en reste avec l’utilisation d’une batterie portable permettant d’avoir un PC course complètement autonome, de bouées dynamiques ne nécessitant aucun mouillage, sans oublier l’utilisation d’embarcation semi rigides électriques. Engagé en faveur de la responsabilité environnementale de chacun, le club sensibilise par ailleurs les armateurs grâce au SEA Index.

Qu’est-ce que le SEA Index ?

Le SEA Index est le premier calculateur d’empreinte carbone permettant une comparaison rapide des yachts de plus de 25 m, ciblant les objectifs de réduction des émissions de CO2 dans le yachting, avec un système incitatif pour les yachts les plus vertueux. Depuis 2018, le Yacht-Club de Monaco récompense également les propriétaires qui se distinguent par leur engagement en faveur de la protection de l’environnement marin, que ce soit dans la conception de leur yacht ou dans l’utilisation qu’ils en font à travers les YCM Explorer Awards-La Belle Classe, dont la prochaine édition aura lieu le 21 mars 2024.

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Vous misez également sur des événements écologiques ?

Le Yacht-Club de Monaco accueille aussi des événements qui expriment cet engagement environnemental, comme le Monaco Smart Marina Rendez-vous qui aura lieu les 22 au 23 septembre 2024, et le Monaco Smart Yacht qui se déroulera les 20 et 21 mars 2024. L’objectif est de présenter les dernières innovations pour encourager la construction et le développement de marinas vertueuses, dans la plus pure tradition de mise en valeur des progrès technologiques par le club.

Quel est votre engagement concernant la transition énergétique ?

Nous soutenons le développement de la transition énergétique, afin de construire le yachting de demain à travers le Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, dont la 11 ème édition se déroulera en juillet 2024. Cet événement réunit les principaux acteurs de l’industrie et l’avenir de l’ingénierie autour du thème de la propulsion alternative et de la durabilité. L’objectif étant de tester lors d’épreuves nautiques leurs recherches et leurs innovations, et d’échanger en “open source” lors de “teck talk” [discussions autour de la technologie — NDLR]. Ce challenge attire des concurrents du monde entier, comme en témoigne la participation en 2023, avec 46 équipes représentant 31 universités et 25 nations.

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Bernard d’Alessandri: “The Yacht Club de Monaco is no ordinary yacht club. It’s a meeting place”

As part of our feature on the 70th anniversary of the Yacht Club de Monaco , we spoke to its Secretary General, Bernard d’Alessandri. An opportunity for him to look back at the highlights of the club’s sporting and social life.

Something of which Bernard d’Assandri, Secretary-General of the Yacht Club of Monaco, is proud. “70 years on, the club is still dynamic, young, with a lot of hope, innovations and plans,” he says. I am immensely proud  to have been part of this club. But I would like to remind you that Monaco’s first regattas date back to 1863! Prior to the Yacht Club, there was the Monaco Nautical Society. We mustn’t forget the old guard’s work, which has enabled the Principality to be part of the yachting world for over a century.”

And Monaco does have a prominent role on the international nautical scene. Including through its participation in the many competitions around the world. “Monaco takes part in at least one international event per year. The first was a memorable one, the Monaco-New York [in 1985], just after the Sovereign joined us. There were about a dozen boats in the race, including a Monegasque crew; it was the first transatlantic race to start from the Mediterranean! I believe that race heralded the dawn of a new era for the Yacht Club of Monaco,” says Bernard d’Assandri.

“We have high hopes for Malizia-Seaxplorer”

All this pride is not just reserved for the competitors: in this family-minded club, the youngest members are welcomed from the age of seven, and can learn on Optimists until the age of 14, when they move on to Laser dinghies. “We follow them on their entire journey,” says Bernard d’Assandri with a smile.

For the club’s Secretary General, there is no doubt: the excellent results achieved by the boats prepared in Monaco play a major role in inspiring the younger members and stimulating their interest in nautical activities. Like Malizia-SeaExplorer , skippered by Boris Herrmann, which made a stopover in the Principality in early July during the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, after finishing third in the 14th edition of The Ocean Race.  And Boris has just announced he will be taking part, with Will Harris, in the next Jacques Vabre Transat, whose solo return voyage is a qualifier for the Vendée Globe.

“Malizia-SeaExplorer certainly contributes to the Club’s image, although it was not the first to do a round-the-world race. We have high hopes for this IMOCA. Last time it got a very, very good result. It also broke a speed record: which bodes well for Boris in the Vendée Globe [November 2024, Ed.] with an even better set-up. He ran the last edition of the Vendée Globe on a second-hand boat. This time he will be on a brand new one. (…) And every time Malizia-SeaExplorer is here, we organise outings for the youngsters. During our summer camps, we have about 400 youngsters between the ages of seven and 18. We give them an introduction to sailing, raising awareness and discovering the ocean environment. It’s basically a different approach to sailing,” says Bernard d’Assandri.

Members are very involved in the life of the club

The club’s Secretary-General is also delighted with its members’ involvement when competitions take place: “We can measure the vitality of the club through its volunteers: for every regatta we can rely on 50 to 100 volunteers, who help out with the organisation. In fact I would like to thank and commend the Fleet of Stewards, because we wouldn’t be able to do anything without them. In the club, there are those who practice and compete, and there are those who facilitate that. “One Spirit, One Team, One Club”: That’s our motto ! »

After seven decades of activities, both sporting and social, the Yacht Club of Monaco is not about to rest on its laurels. With an air of mystery, Bernard d’Assandri tells us that “many things are in the pipeline, like Monaco Classic Week (September 13-16, 2023), a unique gathering of traditional yachts (sail and engine) to honour the living maritime heritage. Some projects are still waiting in the wings, we’re not short of ideas. The club is still around, thanks to its ingenuity and vitality.”

We did get one small clue about what projects lie in store:  Bernard d’Assandri tells us that the Club wants, “very soon”, to be the first yacht club to run events with Zero CO2 emissions, in line with the “Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting” initiative, such as the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (next edition 1 to 6 July 2024). A very innovative project, which is part of a long list of actions aiming towards environmentally responsible yachting.

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Interview: Abdullah Nahar and Bernard D'Alessandri

Bernard d'Alessandri and Abdullah Nahar discuss the future of yachting

Abdullah Nahar, Director, YPI and Bernard d’Alessandri, Secrétaire Général & Directeur Général, Yacht Club de Monaco discuss the future of yachting, sustainability and the next generation of yachting enthusiasts.

1. The Yacht Club de Monaco unites yachting enthusiasts in Monaco and beyond. What do you think makes the YCM and yachting so special?

Bernard d'Alessandri: Firstly, the YCM is special, possibly unique in the world because it is a private club with a public service remit to promote the Principality. Born out of the Société Nautique des Régates established in 1888 and founded in 1953 by Prince Rainier III, it draws on close to 150 years of yachting tradition in the Principality — almost as much as the America’s Cup, the oldest sports trophy in the world.

Second, like the Principality, it is a very cosmopolitan Club which is reflected in our membership: 2,500 members from 79 nationalities. All are united by their love of the sea and yachting and the values they represent: solidarity among seafarers, naval etiquette at sea and ashore, respect for maritime heritage, and a determination to protect the marine environment – the sea is their playground after all - through innovation.

And finally, we are very inclusive and encourage members to get involved. For example, our annual Oktoberfest party was instigated by our German members while the Russian community were a driving force behind our Russian New Year party in January. Their involvement and presence as Club representatives abroad, when competing in major regattas for example, make them our best ambassadors. Their pride in the Club is embodied by our motto, ‘One Spirit, One Team, One Club’ and collectively we are proud to belong to the global yachting fraternity.

Abdullah Nahar: YPI was founded on a love of sailing and a passion for the ocean and following my appointment as a director of YPI, I have quickly come to truly share this philosophy. We honour the same traditions and shared values as the YCM. YPI is one of the world’s oldest yachting houses and we have a mutual understanding and respect for the Club. Our collective ambition to protect the marine environment made this partnership a natural fit. What makes the YCM truly special is the diversity of the members, with global perspectives and conversations taking place every day that will help shape the future of our industry for decades to come.

2. What brought you into yachting and motivated you to build a career in the industry?

Bd'A: I was a child when I discovered sailing. My first time on the water was on an Optimist, I experienced such a wonderful feeling of freedom. That was the beginning and I have not looked back! I started at the YCM in 1976 and I have been at the helm for 44 years. I am lucky to have a job that allows me to live, work and breathe my passion, and which puts me in contact with all those involved in the industry.

AN: I purchased my first motorboat at the age of 21 while living in the US, and it was a great source of joy and freedom. That ignited a real passion, and I am extremely fortunate that my career has led me to part of the industry. The partnerships and collaboration taking place between designers, shipbuilders, clients and the YCM is a great source of excitement and opportunity, and a shared motivation to accomplish our ambitions for the global yachting community.

3. YPI is the yacht club’s first Nautical Partner, what are your hopes for the future and what do you hope to achieve by working together?

Bd'A: Our ambition with this partnership is to appeal to a new generation of owners and support them in their yachting adventure. YPI, under Abdullah Nahar’s leadership, is seeking to establish a new type of relationship with the yachting world. I am convinced that with this dynamic young team new horizons will be explored, in line with our values.

AN: It is a phenomenal achievement for YPI to be the Club’s first Nautical Partner. Attracting the new generation of industry talent, welcoming new clients and owners and protecting the marine environment are essential to the future of our industry. I am confident that with Bernard D’Alessandri’s leadership and expertise and both YCM’s and YPI’s team we have the talent, skills and enthusiasm to amplify the Principality’s global appeal and create further exceptional experiences.

4. How can organisations like the Yacht Club de Monaco and YPI encourage the next generation of yachting enthusiasts and talent within the industry?

Bd'A: In my opinion, we must be innovative to keep thinking outside the box to build the future and attract young people. A prime example is the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge we organise every year to encourage student engineers, working with the industry, to develop clean propulsion systems for boats. The current health crisis is another big challenge. We just finished the ‘Monaco Capital of Yachting Experience’, combining face-to-face and remote participation. Its success, judging by the numbers who joined us online and used the replay facility, demonstrates that Monaco is the epicentre of yachting.

AN: Over the last decade we have welcomed new yachting enthusiasts from regions such as China, India and the Middle East, with a younger audience coming from tech hotspots such as Silicon Valley. For us, it’s about communicating the unique benefits only achieved from yachting; the feeling of freedom from being out on the water, the access to untouched, isolated destinations and to some of the world’s most beautiful locations, and the memories you create that can last a lifetime for family and friends. We also know that we need to demonstrate the technological and engineering innovations taking place that will see yachts having a reduced impact on the marine environment, and encourage young talent to collaborate and share their innovations and thought leadership within this space.

5. The Yacht Club de Monaco is an active advocate for sustainability and the protection of marine life. What do you hope to see over the next ten years?

Bd'A: Cleaner greener alternative fuels for boats! In the YCM Marina we are setting an example with rapid charging stations installed for electric boats and three electric tenders for the Marina and for supervising sailing classes. We are also building a zero-emission committee boat for regattas, with a hybrid electric-hydrogen system for propulsion and onboard energy needs, so no noise pollution and no emissions. Meanwhile, in response to growing demand from owners we joined forces with partners to launch the first emissions rating for superyachts in September [during the Monaco Capital of Yachting Experience]. Called the Superyacht Eco Association (SEA) Index, it is a bespoke tool to help owners assess and improve their yachts’ environmental performance. It is only by acting together that we will succeed in making our contribution to a more climate-friendly yachting sector, one that will do everything in its power to reduce the effects of air and sea pollution, and will encourage good practices across the board by owners and crew.

AN: We know that clients are increasingly concerned about the impact the industry can have on the environment and one marine life in vulnerable ecosystems. It is an ongoing, daily conversation but we’re making great strides with initiatives such as plastic free charters, internal sustainability champions at YPI and innovations happening within yacht design and build. The next decade is going to be vital in taking huge strides to protect the planet for future generations, and YPI and YCM are committed to making this happen.

6. Finally, what is your favourite sailing memory or anecdote?

Bd'A: A difficult one – there are so many. My two favourites are when I skippered Biotonus-YCM for the Monaco-New York transatlantic in 1985, then all the years being at the helm of the Yacht Club’s flagship Tuiga (1909), which will be participating in the 2021 Monaco Classic Week (8-12 September).

AN: I’ve been lucky to have spent time on chartered superyachts with colleagues, family and friends, and we’ve always come away with unforgettable memories and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. A personal highlight from the last year has been the time spent with Bernard and the YCM during the pandemic, which has become a safe haven for many during this challenging time.

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From cosy yacht club to world knowledge bank

Bernard d’alessandri, general secretary and managing director of yacht club de monaco, explores its evolution from meeting place to platform for change….

The superyacht industry is at an interesting juncture in its development. Unlike previous years, when growth was primarily focused on selling and building as many vessels as possible, there is now a much greater emphasis on sustainable growth and long-term viability.

Yacht Club de Monaco has a vital role to play in the superyacht industry’s future and its model has changed to take on far more responsibility, leveraging its vital link between owner and industry.

“If we go back to 2012, the Yacht Club de Monaco in its current form did not exist. We were in a different location on the other side of the marina,” says general secretary and managing director Bernard d’Alessandri. “It was, like most other yacht clubs, a cosy traditional yacht club that served as a meeting place for our various members. However, when we changed the building to where we are today, the expectations for what we must achieve changed overnight.

“Today, our primary roles are twofold. Firstly, we are the world’s premier yacht club and, secondly, we have a duty to promote yachting and Monaco to the world.”

While this view might be contested by various other yachting hubs around the world, it’s generally accepted that Monaco is the true global capital of yachting and, as such, it was never likely that Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) would be able to continue being just a yacht club in the purest sense. The world, whether Monaco and the yacht club like it or not, looks to the region to set the agenda for the yachting community and lead by example when it comes to supporting and implementing change.

Of course, there are limits to what an institution such as YCM can achieve given the complexity of the assets, the profile of their owners and the speed and variety of ongoing developments.

“In terms of development, YCM’s most important role is to be a platform of communication. We have to present the solutions to our members and try to create links between them and the premium industry at large,” adds d’Alessandri.

“Within an industry that is so incredibly complex, from the engine room to the unique relationships between stakeholders, it is impossible to contain all the necessary knowledge in-house. That said, it is our job to do whatever we can to bring the most pertinent developments, especially where this relates to sustainable solutions.”

With such a high concentration of industry players and businesses within an area of only two kilometres (1,561 employees, 150 companies and €753m of annual superyachting revenue), YCM, on moving to its current facility in 2012, launched the Monaco Capital of Yachting project to further strengthen the business in the region and reaffirm the Principality’s position as a global leader.

“Without immediate change, there simply will be no industry in the future. As the oceans become increasingly damaged, fewer and fewer people will want to go yachting. The two are inexorably linked and we must do everything in our power to protect the oceans.”

At its core, the Capital of Yachting project focused on the promotion of luxury and superyachting, and how they both related to Monaco. However, earlier this year, it was determined that the Capital of Yachting project simply did not go far enough, so YCM launched Monaco Capital of Advanced Yachting.

At that launch, Pierre Dartout, minister of state for Monaco, said, “The vision is simple: Monaco must always be ahead on economic and environmental issues. We must mobilise all stakeholders. It is an essential factor in our economy’s appeal to business as the Principality offers an exceptional network of all professions operating in this industry.”

“Because of the influence that Monaco has on the superyacht industry, we have a responsibility to promote not only luxury and the superyacht experience, but also the most sustain-able and beneficial ways of yachting,” says d’Alessandri. “Personally, I feel an immense amount of guilt and shame for the way that the industry has conducted itself up to this point.

“Of course, during certain periods, we were not furnished with all the necessary information, nor indeed were certain systems and practices available to make yachting more sustainable. Nevertheless, I am determined to use my remaining time to leave the industry in as good a position as possible to try to balance my own impact.

The guiding principle of the Advanced Yachting project is to drive growth that is not only economically sound, but also pays due respect to the environment through engaging stakeholders in a number of projects to promote sustainable yachting.

However, it’s important not to see the project as just a sustainability initiative because the industry’s future and growth is dependent on making sustainability an economically viable option. Pulling the project together is a charter that allows stakeholders to make clear their commitment to sustainable development.

Founded by YCM and Credit Suisse, the Superyacht Eco Association (SEA) has been introduced to increase the industry’s awareness of its carbon footprint. Through the SEA Index, YCM and its partners aim to create a clear system for rating the carbon efficiency of superyachts.

While there are also various other systems of measurement, these are primarily aimed at technically and scientifically minded businesses and individuals; the SEA Index aims to simplify the process to allow owners and other major stakeholders to easily track the credentials of their own vessels, with a mind to making changes and improving their ratings.

The hope is that the SEA Index will become a global standard of measurement for the industry. As well as the SEA Index, a number of ongoing programmes, including Ocean Week and Energy Boat Challenge, will continue to drive the sustainable agenda.

“Faced with the now all too obvious effects of the climate emergency, we need to be agents of change,” emphasises d’Alessandri. “The whole yachting eco-system has to evolve. As a communication platform, YCM wants to highlight and test new solutions, like alternative power sources for boats; that’s the aim of YCM’s Monaco Energy Boat Challenge that celebrates 10 years [5-8 July 2023].

“But it’s also vital to have intelligent virtuous marinas to accommodate them, hence our support for the Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous [25-26 September 2022]. It really is a unique opportunity to get the whole ecosystem together – start-ups, manufacturers, investors, yachting professionals, etc. – to build the future. After all, marinas are like micro-cities.”

To fully understand the evolution of YCM, an analogy can be drawn between it and the World Bank. Originally created to provide loans, debt relief and various other financial mechanisms to promote free market-led recovery in struggling nations, the World Bank realised a number of years ago that its primary function was not enough to spearhead effective change.

Gradually, the World Bank developed the notion of becoming a knowledge bank as well as being a financial institution, and YCM has gone through a similar transition. Its original model, a cosy yacht club, was not sufficient to support sustainable growth of the industry. Today, YCM is a knowledge bank and communications platform that is taking on ever more responsibility for the development of the industry.

As the conduit between the premium industry and some of the world’s most influential superyacht owners, the platform and communications channel that YCM now represents is vital for not only stimulating market growth, but also stimulating the right kind of market growth. D’Alessandri and his team have a vital role to play in showing the market how change should be implemented.

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TURIN, Italy, Sept. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yacht Club de Monaco and Astir Marina Vouliagmeni strengthen their collaboration. After inaugurating its marina in Greece last May, representatives from Astir this week signed a collaboration with YCM in the form of an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding), with a view to obtaining ‘La Belle Classe Destinations by YCM’ certification. Launched in 2011, the certification sets a standard for excellence in terms of quality of facilities, services and events offered. The ambition is to establish an exclusive network of yacht clubs and marinas which fully respects the unique character of each destination and promotes development of sustainable yachting on a global scale.

“This agreement is fully in line with one of the two axes for developing our international activities, namely exporting our expertise by supporting and being associated with high-end marinas positioning themselves in the yachting sector and creating synergies with the standards of Ports de Monaco,” explained Aleco Keusseoglou, President of the company, Société d’Exploitation des Ports de Monaco and Société Monegasque Internationale Portuaire. “We are delighted to be taking this next step with Astir Marina Vouliagmeni who share our values and vision. The partnership will help to further develop the local economy by promoting the destination and creating jobs as a result of growth in yacht-related tourism. It marks an important stage in our mission to promote yachting excellence. With Astir Marina, we are building on our network of outstanding destinations that offer owners a harmonious experience that respects natural beauty and meets the highest standards in our field," said Yacht Club de Monaco General Secretary Bernard d’Alessandri.

The signing reflects Astir’s ongoing desire to benefit from Monegasque expertise. From the launch of its ambitious project in 2019 to deliver an ultramodern marina with improved premium services for customers, Astir Marina contacted Société Monegasque Internationale Portuaire (SMIP) which has supported it since analysis of the berth plan and defining infrastructures. This ambitious project with its strong emphasis on the environment has been closely followed by Yacht Club de Monaco’s President, HSH Prince Albert II, who was given a preview of the initial sketches of the future yacht club’s clubhouse. During their stay in the Principality, Penny Zaglaridou, Vice President of the Board of Directors and CEO of Astir Palace Vouliagmeni and CEO of Astir Marina, and Konstantinos Mitsios, Development Director at Astir, organised a work meeting to discuss the design and architecture of the yacht club with Bernard d’Alessandri, YCM General Secretary, and Aleco Keusseoglou, President Société d'Exploitation des Ports de Monaco and a YCM Management Committee member.

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World-renowned Dutch superyacht builder Heesen Yachts debuted a daring new Steel FDHF 62-metre superyacht – codenamed Project Monte-Carlo , at their kick-off press conference at the Hotel Hermitage in Monaco.

One of the shipyard’s most ambitious projects to date, the yacht’s design by British studio Harrison Eidsgaard has been tailored to meet the requirements of modern owners who want to spend increased periods of time on board.

The four-deck yacht will be one of the yard’s largest yachts by volume ever built in Oss. Heesen’s CEO , Niels Vaessen, explained that the design is a direct response to trends they are currently seeing in the market. “It is unusual for us to build a four-decker, but we have had a few requests for such a boat from former clients, so it made sense to create one. We are addressing a key market of owners that are looking to maximise space and experience on board to share with family and friends.”

The luxury of privacy Optimising the increased space afforded by the four-deck design, Project Monte-Carlo will have an entire deck dedicated to the owners. Catering to a trend post-pandemic of owners spending periods of time working on board, the area incorporates both a lavish master suite and a spacious office area.

Designer Peder Eidsgaard highlighted that the owner’s deck offers supreme privacy and could be utilised in different ways depending on their reference.

“It is a very open master suite, with the bathtub, shower and office all interconnected,” he said. “The benefit of this arrangement is that an incoming owner can easily toy with the space devoted to each area. The potential is huge; you expand the master suite to include a private foredeck with its own sundeck, jacuzzi and a fold-down balcony to starboard. From his/her office, the owner can walk straight out onto the balcony and take a seat.”

The guest accommodation will be split across the main and lower decks. Eidsgaard’s design proposes a mix of up to five lavish VIP cabins and comfortable doubles.

Connected to the sea Project Monte-Carlo has also been created to allow owners and guests to feel a constant connection to the water. The design includes a large 23-square-metre pool, with glass sides giving the impression that you are swimming in the sea and fold-down wings on the aft deck that allow you to sit right over the water.

Other key spaces include a ‘beach lounge’ on the main deck, where low-slung sofas offer an informal dining area for up to 14 guests, with sliding doors again connecting the yacht to its surroundings. There is also a firepit observation lounge under the mast, an outdoor kitchen, and a semi-open sky lounge seating area, including a hidden pop-up TV for movie nights.

Holistic living Wellness is also of increasing importance to owners, and therefore, the design allows for a dedicated centre on the lower deck.  Provisional designs for this space include a large gym, sauna, hammam and massage or beauty room.

The yacht’s beach club is also ideal for launching water toys, and its impressive storage will ensure that Project Monte-Carlo can be equipped with the latest toys available, including e-foils, wave runners and a diving kit. Additionally, the yacht has storage for two tenders, which are used for easy excursions back to the shore.

Sustainable planning Along with the rest of the superyacht community, Heesen is committed to a more sustainable future. In line with this and Heesen’s BlueNautech strategy , the boat is technically enabled for serial hybrid propulsion, with space for a large battery bank. It also has a methanol-ready tank layout for future conversion to hydrogen combustion or even a fuel cell. The fast displacement hull form is optimised for 12-knot cruising, but the power train can manage up to 16 knots.

“We see that our owners are increasingly interested in minimising their environmental impact,” added Peter Van Der Zanden, Heesen’s General Manager for Design & Development. “By planning the yacht around tried-and-tested green solutions, we are helping them make good decisions that don’t add much time and cost to the build.”

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The first regattas were held in 1862, encouraged by Prince Charles III who wanted his country to be a showcase for yachting and technological innovation. The Société des Régates de Monaco was established in 1888 by a group of men passionate about sailing and rowing who from 1889 attracted famous international regattas. Prince Albert I inherited this passion for the sea and would go on to become an early pioneer of modern oceanography and a famous navigator, who would inaugurate the Oceanographic Museum in March 1912.

In 1904, the SBM launched the Exhibition and International Motorboat Meeting where leading car manufacturers tested their new engines, as road races were banned because they caused too many fatalities. All the big yachts flocked to the Principality to be privileged spectators of these exceptional gatherings. Within a few years, Monaco had become the centre of the world when it came to innovation and fashionable water sports.

In 1953, Prince Rainier III, a true visionary in every respect, was thinking beyond the sporting aspect. Keen for the Principality to have a yacht club like those he had visited when cruising on his boats, and convinced that “the future of Monaco lies with the sea,” he wanted to develop a structure capable of attracting and retaining the loyalty of the yachting fraternity worldwide.

As a result the Yacht Club de Monaco was established, the desire being that this Club “fulfil its mission as a link between people who love the sea, that it serves the interests of tourism and promotion of Monte-Carlo, and that at home and abroad fosters only affection and friends.” The defining focus of the Sovereign’s vision for the Yacht Club was that it be a key element in the future development of the port and tourism in the Principality.

On 17th June 1953, a Constitutive Assembly was held in the International Hydrographic Bureau’s premises and Prince Rainier agreed to be the Club’s president.

From 1954, the Yacht Club de Monaco re-launched the motorboat meetings, organised international events as well as many other activities (big game fishing, scuba-diving…), while training generations of sailors at the Sailing School set up in 1957. The result of all these events was a 50% increase in boats frequenting the harbour. In 1959, this ‘Builder Prince’ also encouraged Carlo Riva to build the first dry port and floating pontoons, and several decades later in 2002 was behind the semi-floating harbour wall, all of which have had a significant impact on the economy of a country that looks to the sea for its future prosperity.

In April 1984, HSH Prince Albert II was appointed by his father Prince Rainier III to assume the role of President of the Yacht Club de Monaco. Already very involved in the life of the Club, the Prince immediately set about developing the YCM’s sporting side, strengthening the training structure for young sailors and introducing new international-scale events. The first year of his presidency saw the Primo Cup launched, which would go on to become a major fixture in the Mediterranean’s one-design calendar, the Monaco-New York transatlantic race with the participation of the Biotonus-YCM team, and the Formula 40’ Grand Prix.

Convinced that understanding the past is the key to building the future, HSH Prince Albert II was also keen for there to be a focus on traditional yachting, which led to the organisation in 1994 of the first Monaco Classic Week; launch of a classic and vintage yacht regatta circuit, the Prada Challenge for Classic Yachts which it coordinated for five years; and of course the purchase of Tuiga in 1995, the YCM’s flagship.

In 2005, the President launched the La Belle Classe label to unite owners around a Charter promoting essential values: respect for etiquette, protecting the environment, preserving our maritime heritage and encouraging innovation in the superyacht sector, with the desire to support new destinations wanting to establish Yacht Clubs across the world.

On 20th June 2014, the Yacht Club turned a new page in its history with the opening of a new Clubhouse in a building designed by Lord Foster. In line with the Sovereign’s wishes, this superb showcase for the sector in Monaco led to the creation of the Cluster ‘Yachting Monaco’ to affirm the Principality’s position as luxury yachting’s world capital.

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