The Explorers Club

At the Yacht Club de Monaco the Explorer Awards ceremony

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Monday, March 25, 2024

Organised under the presidency of HSH Prince Albert II, since 2019 it is awarded by a jury of professionals.

Key Points: 
  • Organised under the presidency of HSH Prince Albert II, since 2019 it is awarded by a jury of professionals.
  • Attending the event there were the prince of Monaco Albert II and many famous explorers such as Mike Horn, Bertrand Piccard, Nina Lanza, Kathryn Sullivan and Victor Vescovo.
  • A large delegation of the New York based Explorers Club also took part in the event.
  • Earlier in the week the inauguration ceremony of the first Explorer Dock also took place.

‘A Day of Exploration’ at the Yacht Club de Monaco

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Friday, March 22, 2024

It is the title of the Environmental Symposium organised by the Yacht Club de Monaco in collaboration with The Explorers Club of New York.

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  • It is the title of the Environmental Symposium organised by the Yacht Club de Monaco in collaboration with The Explorers Club of New York.
  • Thisconference took place under the aegis of its ‘Monaco Capital of Advanced Yachting’ approach and as part of Monaco Ocean Week, organised by the Prince Albert II Foundation and the Monaco Government, in partnership with the Monaco Oceanographic Institute & Scientific Centre of Monaco.
  • If you want to protect something, it is fundamental to have a deep knowledge of it”, said the Yacht Club de Monaco General Secretary Bernard d’Alessandri.
  • The Yacht Club de Monaco continues its programme hosting the 2ndMonaco Smart Yacht Rendezvous to promote sustainable and adaptable solutions for large yachts (over 24 meters).

BAFFIN NAMES CANADIAN ARTIST AND ENVIRONMENTALIST MEG O'HARA AS BRAND AMBASSADOR

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Friday, March 15, 2024

An artist and environmentalist, O'Hara is bound for Iceland with Baffin as her official footwear and apparel sponsor.

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  • An artist and environmentalist, O'Hara is bound for Iceland with Baffin as her official footwear and apparel sponsor.
  • Following a meeting with the Canadian Ambassador to Iceland, Jeannette Menzies, O'Hara will delve into the country's icy landscapes and participate in climate change discussions.
  • As an artist and environmentalist dedicated to ocean conservation in polar and subpolar regions, this journey holds profound significance," says O'Hara.
  • Baffin Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Canada Goose Holdings Inc.
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At the Yacht Club de Monaco the 40th edition of the Primo Cup celebrates four sailing categories

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Monday, March 11, 2024

MONACO, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 40th edition of the Primo Cup-Trophée UBS, the first major international event held under the presidency of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, comes to an end at the Yacht Club de Monaco.

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  • MONACO, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 40th edition of the Primo Cup-Trophée UBS, the first major international event held under the presidency of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, comes to an end at the Yacht Club de Monaco.
  • This anniversary edition has attracted 90 teams totalling 400 sailors divided across the J/70, Smeralda 888, Longtze Premier and Cape 31 classes.
  • Primo Cup is one of the most important regattas organised by this Club so I’m very proud of our result.
  • We won in 2021 and now we won again so we’re looking forward to the next one,” says di Lapigio.

Exodus Adventure Travels Announces New Trips in Partnership with Royal Canadian Geographic Society

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Exodus Adventure Travels, the international award-winning leader in adventure travel, today announced its new 2024 RCGS Quests trips, a series of expert-led tours developed in partnership with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Exodus Adventure Travels , the international award-winning leader in adventure travel, today announced its new 2024 RCGS Quests trips, a series of expert-led tours developed in partnership with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society .
  • "We are honored to partner with The Royal Canadian Geographical Society on these highly anticipated adventures," said Sam Seward, President at Exodus Adventure Travels.
  • Devoted to exploring Canada from the Atlantic to the Pacific and Arctic Ocean coastlines, Scott is a Fellow of both the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and the Explorer's Club and is Canadian Geographic's Photographer-In-Residence.
  • Patricia is a Fellow International of The Explorers Club and a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.

Exodus Adventure Travels Announces "Exploration Without Boundaries" Grants

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Exodus Adventure Travels today announced "Exploration Without Boundaries" grants to four honorees in partnership with The Explorers Club for the second year. As the leading adventure tour operator, Exodus celebrates 50 years of taking people to experience the best sights, smells, tastes, views and cultures that our world can offer. The company believes it has a role in preserving the environment, cultures, and the spirit of adventure for future generations. 

Key Points: 
  • In partnership with The Explorers Club, Exodus Adventure Travels recognizes four honorees with funds to support endeavors in environmental and cultural conservation.
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Exodus Adventure Travels today announced "Exploration Without Boundaries" grants to four honorees in partnership with The Explorers Club for the second year.
  • To be able to support them in their goal to create positive change is an honor," said Rochelle Turner Head of Sustainability, Exodus Adventure Travels.
  • For more information on Exodus Adventure Travels and its 500+ trips to more than 100 countries, visit ExodusAdventureTravels.com

BioAtla’s Jay M. Short, Ph.D., Selected for The Explorers Club Lowell Thomas Award

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Dr. Short’s award is in recognition of his contribution to science innovation throughout his career.

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  • Dr. Short’s award is in recognition of his contribution to science innovation throughout his career.
  • The Lowell Thomas Award is named after the renowned broadcast journalist, filmmaker and explorer and was first given in 1980 to mark the 75th anniversary of The Explorers Club, a multidisciplinary, professional society dedicated to the advancement of field research, scientific exploration and resource conservation.
  • This annual Award is given thematically to a group of outstanding explorers to recognize excellence in domains or fields of exploration.
  • Among the many notable recipients of the Award in past years are Carl Sagan, Sir David Attenborough, “Buzz” Aldrin, Sylvia Earle and Sir Edmund Hillary.

WARC releases The Future of Strategy 2023, a worldwide survey-led report with insights from almost 1,000 marketing strategists

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

These are some of the findings included in The Future of Strategy 2023 report released today by WARC - the global authority on marketing effectiveness.

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  • These are some of the findings included in The Future of Strategy 2023 report released today by WARC - the global authority on marketing effectiveness.
  • This eleventh edition of the annual WARC study unpacks the key trends considered pivotal to the future of strategy.
  • Lena Roland, Head of Content, WARC Strategy, says: "Our annual Future of Strategy report acts as a temperature check for how strategists are feeling about the state of the discipline.
  • The Future of Strategy 2023 report, which includes quantitative and qualitative data analysis, expert commentary and advice from leading strategists, is available to WARC subscribers.

At the Yacht Club de Monaco explorers & scientists gather together for the environment

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Monday, October 2, 2023

On this occasion an agreement was signed with The Explorers Club, founded in 1904 to promote scientific exploration.

Key Points: 
  • On this occasion an agreement was signed with The Explorers Club, founded in 1904 to promote scientific exploration.
  • "This agreement reflects yet again our Club’s commitment to environmental issues, as well as the bond that unites Monaco and The Explorers Club,” says Bernard d’Alessandri, Yacht Club de Monaco General Secretary.
  • In 1921, Prince Albert 1st was made an honorary member while in 2017 YCM President HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco received the prestigious Lowell Thomas Award from The Explorers Club.
  • We need to understand that our impact on the planet is disproportionate and that we can actually alter our environment.

Known Length of the Deepest Cave in the Western Hemisphere Surpasses 100 Kilometers

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

HUAUTLA DE JIMENEZ, Mexico, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cave explorers from around the world hit a milestone during their exploration and survey of the deepest cave in the Western Hemisphere, Sistema Huautla, this Spring. The international team of 37 cavers and support staff added 222 meters to the known length of the cave system during the most recent Proyecto Espeleologico Sistema Huautla, or PESH expedition. The known length of Sistema Huautla is now just over 100 kilometers or 62.27 miles. Teams also added three kilometers to the Cueva Elysium, a nearby but currently unconnected cave system. The accomplishments were announced as part of the celebration of International Cave Week, June 4-10.

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  • HUAUTLA DE JIMENEZ, Mexico, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cave explorers from around the world hit a milestone during their exploration and survey of the deepest cave in the Western Hemisphere, Sistema Huautla, this Spring.
  • The international team of 37 cavers and support staff added 222 meters to the known length of the cave system during the most recent Proyecto Espeleologico Sistema Huautla, or PESH expedition.
  • The known length of Sistema Huautla is now just over 100 kilometers or 62.27 miles.
  • Teams also added three kilometers to the Cueva Elysium, a nearby but currently unconnected cave system.