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New Teams and Renowned Veterans

For many sailors on the Olympic campaign trail towards Los Angeles 2028, the Bay of Palma is where the international competition really begins. All 10 Olympic disciplines are represented at the 54th edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels, ranging from the traditional dinghies, through the skiffs and foiling catamaran, to the foiling board fleets in windsurfing and kiteboarding.

Some are very familiar with this regatta, having competed many times before, while for other...

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Monaco to host inaugural World Yachting Summit

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Saturday, March 29, 2025

Monaco to host inaugural World Yachting Summit Monaco is set to welcome the first-ever World Yachting Summit, cementing its status as the “Capital of Advanced Yachting”…

French Navy vessel BSAM Loire makes port call in Monaco The BSAM Loire, a metropolitan support and assistance vessel of the French Navy, made a three-day stopover in Monaco, from March 25th…

The Roca Team stuns Olympiakos in EuroLeague thriller The Roca Team pulled off a remarkable...

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Black Star, Aera and Aurum are the first leaders of the 54 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels

© Laura G. Guerra/Trofeo Sofia Mallorca

The one-design competition got underway this Friday with two races for the Cape 31, Dragon and 6 Metre classes. On Saturday the ORC cruisers will join the fleet on the Bay of Palma.

The Swiss boat Black Star, owned by Christian Zuerrer, in the Cape 31; the Greek boat Aera, owned by Foti Lykiardopulo, in the 6 International Metres; and the Spanish boat Aurum, owned by Tanit Cabau, in the Dragon, are the first leaders of the 54 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca...

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Yusra Mardini on return to Syria after 10 years since fleeing war

Olympic swimmer and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Yusra Mardini (pictured above) shares her experience after returning to Syria for the first time in a decade.

In an exclusive interview presented by Joanne Serrieh on Al Arabiya News, Mardini opens up about surviving a missile strike at her training pool to swimming for her life across the Aegean Sea. 

She also shares the trauma, the resilience, and the hope that fuels her mission to rebuild her homeland, and help millions of refugees around the world.

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Fortaleza selected to host 2027 World Sailing Championships one-person events

The Brazilian city of Fortaleza has been chosen to host the one-person events at the 2027 World Sailing Championships.   

The move, which will see Fortaleza host the one-person events in the first quarter of 2027, together with the decision to host the two-person events in Gdynia, Poland in the summer of 2027, will ensure an exciting year of Olympic class sailing ahead of the LA 2028 Olympic Games. 

Fortaleza is the capital of the seaside state of Ceará and a popular sailing destination with a...

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Monaco reaffirms partnership with TV5Monde despite earlier doubts

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Thursday, March 27, 2025

Monaco reaffirms partnership with TV5Monde despite earlier doubts In a reversal of earlier indications, the Principality has confirmed it will remain a partner of TV5Monde, the international French-language channel…

Polish woman jailed in Monaco over 500,000 euro phone scam targeting elderly A sophisticated phone scam targeting Monaco’s elderly residents led to losses of around 500,000 euros in late 2023…

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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