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16th Monaco Blue Initiative sets the stage for action ahead of major ocean summits

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025

16th Monaco Blue Initiative sets the stage for action ahead of major ocean summits The 16th edition of the Monaco Blue Initiative (MBI) took place on March 24th at the Oceanographic Museum, bringing together international experts, policymakers, business leaders and scientists under the patronage of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II…

Why Monaco is a safe haven for global business In a world marked by economic turbulence, Monaco continues to stand out...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/26/16th-monaco-blue-initiative-sets-the-stage-for-action-ahead-of-major-ocean-summits/

Three 2024 Semi-Finalists Including Defending Champ Cole Tapper (AUS) Return for 2025 Governor’s Cup; Final Invitees to be chosen from Requests for Invitation Received by April 11

Right to left, 2024 winner Cole Tapper and crew Hamish Vass and Jack Frewin do the traditional “hoist” of the Governor’s Cup after overcoming a 0-2 deficit against two-time winner Jeffrey Petersen to win 3-2. Credit: Tom Walker

Governor’s Cup will be July 29 – August 3; World’s match race skippers under 23 invited to file a Request for Invitation

NEWPORT BEACH, CA — Defending champion Cole Tapper (AUS) leads a field of early invitees for the 58th Governor’s Cup International Youth Match Racing...

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Monaco Economic Board Expands Global Reach with Bold 2025 Strategy

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Monaco Economic Board Expands Global Reach with Bold 2025 Strategy The Monaco Economic Board (MEB) is set for an ambitious 2025, reinforcing its global presence with a series of high-profile trade missions and initiatives aimed at boosting Monaco’s economic dynamism…

Richard Gasquet granted first wildcard for 2025 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters Richard Gasquet, the French tennis veteran, has been awarded the first of four wildcards for the 2025 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, set for April 5-13,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/22/monaco-economic-board-expands-global-reach-with-bold-2025-strategy/

Monaco resident Eddie Jordan has died, aged 76.

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Friday, March 21, 2025

Monaco resident Eddie Jordan has died, aged 76. He had been suffering from aggressive prostate cancer…

Monaco doubles down on tourism strategy after winning best European destination award Monaco’s tourism sector is riding high after being named Best European Destination, and the Monaco Tourist and Convention Authority (DTC) has outlined an ambitious strategy for 2025 to capitalize on this success…

Experts reassure after Monaco-area earthquakes, dismissing...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/21/monaco-resident-eddie-jordan-has-died-aged-76/

World Sailing sends its warmest congratulations to new IOC President Kirsty Coventry

Ms Coventry was elected following today’s vote in the 144th IOC Session in Costa Navarino, Greece, and will assume office from current IOC President Thomas Bach later this year. 

Quanhai Li, World Sailing President, said: “On behalf of World Sailing, I warmly congratulate Kirsty Coventry on her election as IOC President. 

“The Olympic Games is a sporting event with a peerless history and we firmly believe its best days are still to come. World Sailing is committed to strengthening our...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/20/world-sailing-sends-its-warmest-congratulations-to-new-ioc-president-kirsty-coventry/

Porto Delfino Retreat Hotel

…stunning views beyond infinity

Lying at the crossroads of ancient shipping routes leading to and from the Eastern Mediterranean, is the captivating island of Kythira. Taking its name as the birthplace of Aphrodite, the island is surrounded by the blue colours of the open seas (the meeting point of the Ionian, Aegean and Cretan seas), and has numerous beaches, caves, springs, historical sites and beautiful walking trails which often lead to one of the island’s many picturesque villages.

Living...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/19/porto-delfino-retreat-hotel/

Tributes paid to World Sailing Vice President Line Markert

World Sailing is deeply shocked and saddened to report the death of Line Markert, World Sailing Vice President and our fellow sailor. 

Line, her partner Andreas Christensen, and their son, died returning from a ski trip following an incident in their private plane shortly after take-off in Switzerland yesterday afternoon. 

Quanhai Li, World Sailing President, said: “This is an awful tragedy and a huge shock, our thoughts are with Line and Andreas’s family and friends at an unimaginably difficult...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/18/tributes-paid-to-world-sailing-vice-president-line-markert/

Monaco celebrates HSH Prince Albert II’s 67th Birthday

Monaco; the marina and at the centre the Yacht Club de Monaco
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Saturday, March 15, 2025

Monaco celebrates HSH Prince Albert II’s 67th Birthday The Principality of Monaco is celebrating the 67th birthday of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II…

Monaco set to make its debut at the Admiral’s Cup Monaco is gearing up for its first-ever participation in the prestigious Admiral’s Cup, marking a significant milestone in the Principality’s sailing history as the legendary regatta returns...

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Offshore sailor Francesca Clapcich announces groundbreaking sport performance research partnership with Leeds Beckett University

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IN BRIEF:

  • Double Olympian and round-the-world sailor, Francesca Clapcich, along with sponsor 11th Hour Racing, announce groundbreaking research partnership with the Carnegie School of Sport at Leeds Beckett University in the UK.
  • The study will examine how applying the principles of belief and belonging in a high-performance sport setting can help teams accomplish complex, shared goals that benefit all members and improve performance, and will be used to inform a...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/13/offshore-sailor-francesca-clapcich-announces-groundbreaking-sport-performance-research-partnership-with-leeds-beckett-university/

Hundreds of Monaco parents rally against smartphones for kids with ‘Enfance Sans Smartphone’ pledge

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Thursday, March 13, 2025

Hundreds of Monaco parents rally against smartphones for kids with ‘Enfance Sans Smartphone’ pledge In a striking move, 341 parents from schools in and around Monaco have signed the ‘Enfance Sans Smartphone’ pledge, vowing to keep smartphones out of their children’s hands until at least age 14…

Strengthening ties between Macao and Monaco As part of its European tour, a delegation from the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region visited...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/13/hundreds-of-monaco-parents-rally-against-smartphones-for-kids-with-enfance-sans-smartphone-pledge/

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