Classic yachts in Monte Carlo
Day 2
Classic yachts in Monte Carlo: XIV Monaco Classic Week is open for entries – Registration is now open for the XIVth edition of the Monaco Classic Week, the biennial international event for classic sailing and motor yachts in Monte Carlo, from September 11 th through the 15 th , 2019. On-line registration is underway and official entry yachts will be given free mooring in Monte Carlo for the entire week. This edition’s theme is the United States of America, commemorating yachts designed or built in the USA.
AMERICA AT THE FOURTEENTH MONACO CLASSIC WEEK
Since its beginning in 1994, the biennial Monaco Classic Week – La Belle Classe is one of the most important and popular events for classic yachts in the Mediterranean. Twenty five years after the first edition, for almost an entire week, the Principality of Monte Carlo will host the most beautiful yachts sailing today, designed by famous yacht designers (including John Alden and Olin Stephens), built by famous shipyards (including Herreshoff, Chris-Craft, Garwood and Hacker-Craft). The 14 th edition is dedicated to the United States of America, one of Prince Alberto II of Monaco’s favorite countries. A special “American Village” will commemorate the nautical heritage of the country that has made such an important contribution to the history and development of yachting around the world. 70 yachts are expected to compete in the racing, parades and elegance contests. Any yacht may ask to participate (on-line at www.ycm.org/mcw2019 ). A special selection of yachts will be chosen for official invitation: those chosen will
have entry fees waived and will be given free mooring for the duration of the event. Owners and crew will also be invited to participate in the shoreside activities on the docks and at the Yacht Club de Monaco.
TYPES OF YACHTS AND THE AMERICAN VILLAGE
The numerous classes represented at the Monaco Classic Week will also include yachts designed under the International (Meter) Rule. The fleet dates from the early 1900’s and vaunts participation in the Olympics and
numerous international regattas. All four surviving 15 Meters will be present: the 1909 gaff cutter Tuiga, flying the Yacht Club de Monaco burgee, with a special evening celebrating 110 years from her launch; The Lady Anne from 1912; Hispania, also from 1909, commissioned by then King of Spain Alfonso XIII; Mariska from 1908. Several schooners belonging to the International Schooner Association will hold the second event of their 2019 circuit, among them Puritan, 1931, and Orianda, 1937. Numerous other fleets will also be present, including the 12’ Dinghy,designed by George Cockshott in 1913, wooden Rivas and Chris-Crafts from the USA. Invitations will be extended to selected nautical associations to host stands inside the American Village; invitations will also go out to commercial enterprises involved in classic yachting. A list of affiliated hotels, residences and apartments will soon be published.
AMERICA AT THE FOURTEENTH MONACO CLASSIC WEEK
Since its beginning in 1994, the biennial Monaco Classic Week – La Belle Classe is one of the most important and popular events for classic yachts in the Mediterranean. Twenty five years after the first edition, for almost an entire week, the Principality of Monte Carlo will host the most beautiful yachts sailing today, designed by famous yacht designers (including John Alden and Olin Stephens), built by famous shipyards (including Herreshoff, Chris-Craft, Garwood and Hacker-Craft). The 14 th edition is dedicated to the United States of America, one of Prince Alberto II of Monaco’s favorite countries. A special “American Village” will commemorate the nautical heritage of the country that has made such an important contribution to the history and development of yachting around the world. 70 yachts are expected to compete in the racing, parades and elegance contests. Any yacht may ask to participate (on-line at www.ycm.org/mcw2019 ). A special selection of yachts will be chosen for official invitation: those chosen will
have entry fees waived and will be given free mooring for the duration of the event. Owners and crew will also be invited to participate in the shoreside activities on the docks and at the Yacht Club de Monaco.
TYPES OF YACHTS AND THE AMERICAN VILLAGE
The numerous classes represented at the Monaco Classic Week will also include yachts designed under the International (Meter) Rule. The fleet dates from the early 1900’s and vaunts participation in the Olympics and
numerous international regattas. All four surviving 15 Meters will be present: the 1909 gaff cutter Tuiga, flying the Yacht Club de Monaco burgee, with a special evening celebrating 110 years from her launch; The Lady Anne from 1912; Hispania, also from 1909, commissioned by then King of Spain Alfonso XIII; Mariska from 1908. Several schooners belonging to the International Schooner Association will hold the second event of their 2019 circuit, among them Puritan, 1931, and Orianda, 1937. Numerous other fleets will also be present, including the 12’ Dinghy,designed by George Cockshott in 1913, wooden Rivas and Chris-Crafts from the USA. Invitations will be extended to selected nautical associations to host stands inside the American Village; invitations will also go out to commercial enterprises involved in classic yachting. A list of affiliated hotels, residences and apartments will soon be published.
MONACO CLASSIC WEEK 2019 – PROGRAM
Monday 09/09/2019
12.00 – 18.00 Arrival, welcome and registration at the Yacht Club Monaco Marina
Tuesday 10/09/2019
09.00 – 18.00 Arrival, welcome and registration at the Yacht Club Monaco Marina
Wednesday 11/09/2019
09.00 – 18.00 Arrival, registration and launch of the Canots Automobiles
11.00 Racing for Metric Classes, Vintage and Classic Yachts
20.00 Monaco Classic Week Welcome Cocktail
Thursday 12/09/2019
09.00 – 10.00 Distribution of ingredients for the Chef’s Contest
09.00 – 18.00 Yacht inspection by the “La Belle Classe Restauration” jury
11.00 Racing for Metric Classes, Vintage and Classic Yachts
11.00 Regularity Race for Motor Yachts and Canots Automobiles
17.00 – 19.00 Chef’s Contest with Moët Hennessy, dockside presentation of the dishes
20.00 Crew Party
09.00 – 18.00 Yacht inspection by the “La Belle Classe Restauration” jury
11.00 Racing for Metric Classes, Vintage and Classic Yachts
11.00 Racing for the 12’ Dinghy Class
11.00 Maneuverability Race for Motor Yachts and Canots Automobiles
20.30 La Belle Classe Evening (by Moët Hennessy invitation)
Saturday 14/09/2019
09.00 – 18.00 Yacht inspection by the “La Belle Classe Restauration” jury
All Day Concours d’Elegance, all Sail and Motor Yachts
11.00 Racing for Metric Classes, Vintage and Classic Yachts
11.00 Racing for the 12’ Dinghy Class
11.00 Concours d’Elegance, Parade for Canots Automobiles
20.00 American Night
Sunday 15/09/2019
11.00 Prize Giving
