Founder and organiser of the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, the Yacht Club de Monaco brings together a community united by a passion for the sea and a commitment to its future. Under the presidency of HSH Prince Albert II, it has placed sustainable yachting and innovation at the heart of its mission.
Founded in 1953, the Yacht Club de Monaco is one of the world’s most prestigious yacht clubs. Its clubhouse, designed by Lord Norman Foster and inaugurated in 2014 on Port Hercule, is home to a community of members from across the globe. True to the maritime heritage of the Principality and the spirit of its first motorboat gatherings in the early 20th century, the Club unites tradition, the art of living by the sea and a forward-looking commitment to innovation.
The art of living by the sea a philosophy uniting elegance, tradition and respect for the marine environment.
Through its events, labels and initiatives, the Yacht Club de Monaco drives the transition to a cleaner, smarter maritime industry. It brings together yachtsmen, scientists, engineers, students and industry leaders to imagine and test the yachting of tomorrow. The Monaco Energy Boat Challenge is the flagship of this vision: a real-life laboratory for clean propulsion and sustainable design.
Fast charging stations for electric boats installed in the YCM Marina making clean, on-the-water electric boating practical and convenient.
Zero-emission electric tenders and RIBs on the water, cutting noise and emissions across the harbour.
A grey-water recycling system that treats and reuses water, reducing the Club’s consumption and environmental footprint.
Dynamic mooring buoys that limit impact on the seabed and protect Posidonia seagrass meadows — vital carbon sinks for Mediterranean biodiversity.
At the heart of the Club’s strategy, the SEA Index® is the reference for assessing and improving the environmental performance of yachts a reliable way for owners to identify improvements and reduce their carbon footprint.
A year-round programme advancing sustainable yachting the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge among them.
The international rendez-vous for sustainable propulsion and clean marine technology.
A celebration of maritime heritage and classic yachts in the heart of the Principality.
Training and masterclasses for crews, captains and marine professionals.
Behind the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge stands a Club committed to the sea, its heritage and its future.
