http://www.cityoutmonaco.com Monaco Grand Prix, Monte Carlo Tennis Masters & sport Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:23:30 +0100 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:23:30 +0100 info@cityoutmonaco.com (Cityout Monaco) http://www.cityoutmonaco.com http://www.cityoutmonaco.com/images/cityout_logo.jpg en-US info@cityoutmonaco.com (Cityout Monaco) The Yacht Club de Monaco summer programme includes a members' visit to the Château de Saran
What: YCM Summer programmeWhere: Port Hercule, Monaco When: July and August 2012 Contact: 377 93 10 63 00 E-mail: sectionsportive@ycm.org 9 July to 31 August: Summer Training CoursesThe Yacht Club de Monaco is once again running Summer Training Courses for children aged 6 to 14 from 9 July to 31 August 2012. It's a great opportunity for young people to discover sailing (in Optimists and/or Lasers) and to develop their maritime awareness. Information & Registration:  +377 93 10 63 00. 9 July to 31 August: Gourmet DiningEvery Thursday, Friday and Saturday of the season, the chef of the Yacht Club presents his gourmet buffet in the first floor restaurant of the Yacht Club, alongside the traditional evening menu. Members of the YCM can also take advantage of the Terrasse d'Ete restaurant on the ground floor. 30 August 2012: Visit to the Champagne regionThe vineyards looking towards Château de Saran Moët & Chandon, the official Champagne of the Yacht Club de Monaco, is inviting YCM Members to enjoy a unique stay in the Château de Saran, in the region of Champagne, one of the most beautiful estates of the Côte des Blancs.      ProgrammeThursday 30 August12 noon: Moet & Chandon tasting 12.30pm: Moet & Chandon lunch, Residence de Trianon 3.00pm: VIP Wine cellar tour Tour of the Grand Vintage Reserve 4.00pm: Tour of the vineyards 5.00pm: Welcome at the Chateau de Saran 8.00pm: Grand Vintage dinner Friday 31 August 20128.30am: Breakfast served in guest room 11.00am: DepartureN.B. The above event is for YCM members only, and places are strictly limited. To apply for membership, please visit this page of the official website
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What: Monaco Classic Week - La Belle ClasseWhere: Port Hercule When:14-18 September 2011Nothing beats the thrill of a major yachting event. Whether it’s traditional rigged craft, the latest luxury super-yachts or the speed and power of oceangoing racing that fires you up, there’s no doubt: the Côte d'Azur is the place to be. Monaco has built up an unassailable reputation as the principality of yachting. Since the earliest days of regatta racing here in the 1860s, the involvement and support of the royal family has brought prestige, tradition and a sense of occasion. Albert I of Monaco founded the Oceanographic Institute and oversaw the first regattas on the Riviera, while Prince Rainier III was the first president of the Yacht Club de Monaco. Today, H.S.H. Prince Albert II continues that long association between the princes and the sea. As a result, Monaco is richly blessed with a full calendar of yachting events year round, culminating in the annual Monaco Yacht Show. But every two years another even takes place which truly recalls the glory days of traditional sail yachting. Monaco Classic Week celebrates that heritage with hundreds of meticulously restored traditional sloops, yawls, ketches and schooners, competing in a variety of events in the third week of September. 2009’s Classic Week was particularly special for the organizing committee of the Yacht Club de Monaco, as it marked the centenary of its flagship Tuiga, a 15-metre gaff cutter. Though a hundred years old, she is still in excellent shape, having won last year's Westward Cup at Cowes. Built in 1909 by the great Clyde boatbuilder William Fife for the Spanish Duke of Medinaceli, the boat was modelled exactly on King Alfonso XIII’s royal yacht Hispania (1908), so that the two could race together - (though diplomatically, the Duke made sure Tuiga always came second!) After a long history of refits – many of them destructive - Tuiga (whose name means ‘tiara’ in Samoan) was completely refitted in Southampton, following William Fife’s original plans. This year both yachts will be on show during Classic week.Tuiga; photograph by Donan Raven . Following in the wake of the Tuiga celebrations, 2011 will also see a centenary - this time of the magnificent 38m gaff cutter Mariquita (1911), the last known survivor of the 19m class. The reunion of these three vessels designed by master builder William Fife will certainly be a sight to behold. In total 80 vessels will be attending; a melange of motorboats, motoryachts and sailing boats, including newcomers from Chris Craft and Hacker Boats. The regularity and manoeuvrability trials as well as the other events will be very similar to those held in 1904; the crew who most elegantly apply and respect the codes of naval etiquette will be judged by a panel including princesses and artists; and a chefs' competition will underline the importance of living and eating well on board. Throughout the week, timed races will see gaff cutters, sloops, ketches, yawls and schooners compete off the coast of Monaco. It's a guaranteed spectacle, as, for the first time, the Race Committee plans to alternate the starts according to rig type, not rating. As is traditional, the winners will be awarded timepieces by the famous watchmaker Hublot. With all these activities you might imagine there would be little respite for owners, skippers, captains and crews. But after battling it out on the high seas there will be a chance for them to meet on shore at the prestigious “La Belle Classe” evening and the “Nuit du Yachting” hosted at the Oceanographic Museum, when the coveted “Personnalité de la Mer” prize is awarded. A week of both tradition and yachting lifestyle, Monaco Classic Week is one of the most thrilling and beautiful events hosted in the Principality. Strolling along the quay on the south side of Port Hercule will offer a glimpse into the past, the golden age brought vividly back to life through the work of careful restoration of these magnificent sailing yachts. And at the foot of their passerelles a number of vintage cars from the first Classic Lancia Torino to Monaco (above) will be on display, a nod to this year’s centenary celebrations of the Monte-Carlo Rally. Programme Wednesday 14 September Day dedicated to future generations 2.00pm  Sea outing for the Youth Section of the Sailing School (Mariquita and Tuiga) Thursday 15 September 10.30am-3.30pm Chefs' Contest 1.00pm Classic Yachts Regatta (start by rig type) 2.30pm-4.00pm  Poker Run (Chris Craft & Hacker Craft and vintage powerboats) 8.00pm  Crew Party (by invitation)Friday 16 September 8.30am Start of the Classic Lancia Torino to Monaco Rally (historic car rally) 10.30am-noon Dead reckoning navigation competition (motor-yacht) 1.00pm  Classic Yachts Regatta (start by rig type) 3.00pm-4.30pm  Manoeuverability Trials (Chris Craft & Hacker Craft and vintage powerboats) 5.00pm  Stop and Go of the Classic Lancia Torino to Monaco Rally at the Place du Casino 5.30pm-5.45pm   Arrival of the Classic Lancia Torino to Monaco Rally on the Port 8.30pm La Belle Classe gala dinner (by invitation)Saturday 17 September Celebration of the 10th Monaco Classic Week 10.00am  Sailing yachts 'Concours d’Elegance' parade outside the port 1.00pm Classic Yachts Owners' Regatta (start by rig type) 2.00pm-4.00pm   Motoryachts and motorboats 'Concours d’Elegance' parade 8.30pm  Yachting Night at the Monaco Oceanographic Museum (by invitation)Sunday 18 September 11.00am  Prizegiving (by invitation only) 2.00pm  Start of the 'Trophée Grimaldi – La Belle Classe' race to Cannes
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What: The Coupe Lorenzi When: 12-13 March 2011 Contact: +377 93 30 63 63 or f.jouvin@ycm.org Every Saturday morning, the Yacht Club de Monaco’s pontoons are bustling with sailing enthusiasts ready to learn the rudiments of sailing, or to do battle round the buoys with their sights set on the Monaco Championship. Although the championship is mainly for J24s, it is punctuated by other races, including this coming weekend's Coupe Lorenzi which is open to all HN-registered boats over 6 metres in length. Now in its second year, the Coupe Lorenzi will take place on the 12th and 13th March 2011. The course covers the stretch of coast from Menton to Villefranche over a maximum distance of 15 nautical miles, and the final ranking will be calculated on a standard HN (National Handicap) rating. It's an opportunity for owners of J24 and cruisers flying the flag of Monaco to come together to share their common passion. Although a convivial occasion, there's no questioning the competitive spirit of the weekend, where you can witness some of the finest sailing skills on the Riviera on display. For further information and registration, please contact Franck Jouvin at the Section Sportive on +377 93 30 63 63
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What: Primo Cup -  Credit Suisse TrophyWhere: Port Hercule, MonacoWhen: 3-6 February, 10-13 February 2011 If you're in Monaco this weekend or next, come down to Port Hercule to see some of the finest yacht racing in the world For the past 25 years, the international elite of monotype yachting have gathered in early February off the coast of Monaco for the Primo Cup-Credit Suisse Trophy, the event which signals the start of the European regatta season. Held under the patronage and presidency of HSH Prince Albert II, is the first monotype racing event of the year and one of the most important winter events in the European yachting world. This year more than 250 individual boats are expected, divided into 12 monotype classes over the two weekends, with over 1000 participants, including the venerable Dragon class, which three years ago celebrated the eightieth anniversary of its first build in 1928. Also appearing once more will be the multicoloured Longtze Premiers and the Melges 20, which was awarded Boat of the Year in 2009 Organized by the Yacht Club de Monaco, the 27th annual competition takes place on two successive weeks,  from Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 February and from Thursday 10 to Sunday 13 February. Just as it has for the last 25 years, the Primo Cup gathers together the European yachting elite, with 1000 crew representing some fifteen individual nationalities. The competition comprises twelve rounds in all over the two weekends,  with a minimum of seven competitors per category. They are: 3-6 Feb: J/80, Dragon, Esse 850, Surprise, J/24, Melges 20 10-13 Feb: X35, Platu 25, Longtze, Farr 30, Melges 32, Smeralda 888 The first three crews in each series wil be awarded with clothing from the Slam Advanced Technology Sportswear line. A Hublot chronograph will go to the owner of the fastest participating yacht on each of two weekends. And an ingot of gold, estimated in November 2010 at €3250 will be donated by Credit Suisse (Monaco) during the traditional lottery. Programme First weekend Friday 4th February 10.00am: J80, Esse 850, Surprise, Dragon, Melges 20 and J24 classes 5.30pm Welcome Cocktail for all boat series Saturday 5th February 10.00am J80, Esse 850, Surprise, Dragon, Melges 20 and J24 classes 5.30pm Happy Hour at the Yacht Club de Monaco 6.30pm ERI Pasta Party: Crew Party Sunday 6th February 10.00am J80, Esse 850, Surprise, Dragon, Melges 20 and J24 classes 5.30pm Prize-giving  Second weekend Thursday 10th February 10.00am  X35 class 5.30pm- 6.30pm Happy Hour at the Yacht Club de Monaco Friday 11th February 10.00am X35, Platu 25, Longtze Premier, Farr 30, Melges 32 and Smeralda 888 classes 5.30pm Welcome Cocktail Saturday 12th February 10.00am: X35, Platu 25, Longtze Premier, Farr 30, Melges 32 and Smeralda 888 classes. 5.30pm-6.30pm: Happy Hour at the Yacht Club de Monaco 6.30pm: ERI Pasta Party: Crew Party Sunday 13th February 10.00am: X35, Platu 25, Longtze Premier, Farr 30, Melges 32 and Smeralda 888 classes. 5.30pm Prize-giving
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Yachting fans the length of the Riviera beat a path down the coast to Valencia in Spain for the 33rd America's Cup last week. Named after the yacht 'America', which won the first challenge race in 1851, the race is one of the most prestigious and well-known in the world. Each year's event is hosted by the victors of the previous year, and they have the advantage of setting out their own rules. The two multihulls competing this year were bigger and faster than ever before. Redesign in the world of high-specification yachting meant that both boats were capable of an amazing 25 knots in just over ten knots of wind. Windspeeds of up to 23 knots and choppy conditions put paid to the first two chances to race, but the competition finally got underway and on Saint Valentine's Day, the second race came to its thrilling conclusion, with an outright win for the American team BMW Oracle, sailing their trimaran USA-17. The team, founded ten years ago by software giant Larry Ellison, powered across the finish line of Race 2 with a margin of 5 minutes and 26 seconds to defeat the Alinghi 2-0. The catamaran Alinghi, the defender of the title, boasted a highly experienced team led by Ernesto Beterelli. A successful Swiss entrepreneur in the fields of  business, finance, yachting and philanthropy, Berterelli made his millions from biotechnology firm Serono, which discovered a natural hormone used to treat female infertility. In 1999, his 12.5 metre Alinghi IV became one of  the highest performing catamarans in the world, with a sail area of 376m2 for a total weight of 1,850kg. In 2003, Alinghi defeated Oracle BMW Racing in the Louis Vuitton Cup, and then won the 31st America’s Cup at its first attempt, brushing aside rivals Team New Zealand 5-0. This famous victory brought the trophy to Europe for the first time in 152 years. Their gigantic new catamaran Alinghi V was launched on Lake Geneva in July last year and arrived in Valencia for the first time in January, flying the colours of the Société Nautique de Genève. Its hundred team members were drawn from twenty different nationalities. The opposition came in the form of the Golden Gate Yacht Club's USA-17 trimaran, sailed by the BMW Oracle team built up by Larry Ellison. As CEO of Oracle, Ellison heads one of the world's most significant computer companies, whose expertise in database technology has made them a familiar name to businesses and individuals all over the globe. Their acquisition in January of Sun Microsystems is the latest chapter in their ongoing success. The boat, whose wing sail is over twice as big as the wing of a Boeing 747 and the largest wing sail ever fitted to a sailing vessel, was skippered by Olympic gold medallist Russell Coutts, who won for rivals Alinghi in 2003. Coutts is undefeated in the America’s Cup and holds the record for the most consecutive America’s Cup match race wins (14) of any skipper. In his home country of New Zealand he has been honoured with the CBE - Commander of the Order of the British Empire -  and is a Distinguished Companion of New Zealand Order of Merit. Like their rivals, the BMW-Oracle team had a superb multi-national team at their disposal, and a boat which was a clear rival to that of the defending team. The competition was decided over just three races across two course types. Races 1 and 3 were contested over a simple upwind-downwind loop of 40 miles, whilst Race 2 was 39 miles long around an equilateral triangle course comprising a 13 mile beat and two 13 miles reaches.
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Godot-like, Ventimiglia has been waiting....  For some twenty years the municipality has planned a new harbour, seen as essential for the border town - but to date it has not arrived.  Ventimiglia remains the only metropolitan area of over 30,000 inhabitants along the Riviera without such a facility. But now the foundation stone has been laid for a new project. which they claim will be the "most environmentally friendly harbour in Europe.' Previous versions were rejected by the region for environmental reasons; however, the new plan, whose construction cost is estimated at €80 million, is in the form of a shell, allowing it to overcome the need for a traditional outer embankment which would be particularly damaging to the underwater environment. "The ecological impact will be minimal both visually and also in terms of underwater biology," said architect Filippo Marco Alborno, and importantly he adds that the classic rock of Margunàira will be safeguarded. The Cala del Forte, as the new marina is called, extends over an expanse of water of 65 thousand square meters, with 7 piers. It provides 348 places for boats from 6.5 to 45 meters, as well as 15000 square meters of public green areas, 13000 square meters of parking, plus 44 apartments, shops, and three restaurants. Proponents of the scheme promise that the construction which is planned for the Marina San Giuseppe on the right bank of the mouth of the Roya, will work well in Ventimiglia and will add great value to the old town immediately below the port. In addition it will be a source of revenue for the city and its inhabitants by attracting customers with high purchasing power.  
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What Russian New YearWhere Yacht Club de MonacoWhen Friday 8 January 2010Admission: €220 (places are limited)Contact +377 93 10 63 00 or accueil@ycm.org To celebrate the Russian New Year:  vodka, caviar, Russian delicacies and traditional music from a Muscovite orchestra that will transport you beyond the Urals! Chauffeur or shuttle service available at the end of the evening thanks to our partner Lancia. RSVP before 30th December 2009. Please note that any booking cancelled less than 24 hours prior to the evening will have to be charged.What Presentation: Tara Oceans and Tara Arctic ExpeditionsWhen Wednesday 13 January at 6.30pm Contact +377 93 10 63 00 or accueil@ycm.org   As part of the new conference season organized by the Yacht Club, you're welcome to this event, which will present the scientific content of both the Tara Oceans and Tara Arctic marine expeditions.  
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