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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.

At the Primo Cup in Monaco innovation is at the centre of the regatta

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Monday, March 11, 2024

It is the 40th Primo Cup-Trophée UBS taking place at the Yacht Club de Monaco.

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  • It is the 40th Primo Cup-Trophée UBS taking place at the Yacht Club de Monaco.
  • Innovation is at the centre of the regatta which has established itself as a major European one design gathering in the Mediterranean.
  • This year sees a preview of a new one design class: the Junda KII, an initiative of YCM member Ludovico Fassitelli, winner of the Primo Cup 2019.
  • Conceived in Monaco, this one design aims to modernise the rules of competition, putting the emphasis on technology and accessibility.

At the Yacht Club de Monaco the Pink Wave Sailing Team sends their message for the International Women’s Day

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Women should just try and if you fail you fail, you just get up again or you stop.

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  • Women should just try and if you fail you fail, you just get up again or you stop.
  • Launching the message from the waters of Monaco is the Pink Wave Sailing Team, the only women’s sailing team at the Yacht club de Monaco.
  • “We started with a team of five girls and we’re now a platform of 55 sailing women of the Yacht club.
  • There’s a team coming from Korea and another one from the United States, a lot of international women and a very high sailing level”, says Anne Schouten of the Pink Wave team.

Green hydrogen pontoon, the latest green initiative of the Yacht Club de Monaco

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

MONACO, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An autonomous green hydrogen pontoon that can fill 30 cylinders and supply eight teams with green hydrogen in preparation for the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (1-6 July 2024).

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  • MONACO, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An autonomous green hydrogen pontoon that can fill 30 cylinders and supply eight teams with green hydrogen in preparation for the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (1-6 July 2024).
  • It is the latest initiative taken by the Yacht Club de Monaco, in line with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and under the aegis of the collective ‘Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting’ approach.
  • Even with limited resources it is now possible to produce green hydrogen," says YCM General Secretary Bernard d’Alessandri.
  • Moored in the YCM Marina since January, this floating facility producing green hydrogen from renewable energy was installed by SBM Offshore, a partner of the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge.

Aimco Reports Fourth Quarter Results, Establishes 2024 Guidance, and Provides Highlights on Recent and Planned Activities

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Apartment Investment and Management Company (“Aimco”) (NYSE: AIV) announced today fourth quarter results for 2023, established 2024 guidance, and provided highlights on recent and planned activities.

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  • Apartment Investment and Management Company (“Aimco”) (NYSE: AIV) announced today fourth quarter results for 2023, established 2024 guidance, and provided highlights on recent and planned activities.
  • During the fourth quarter, average daily occupancy increased to 97.5% and revenue per home was up 6.7% year-over-year.
  • Aimco acquired 1.4 million shares of its common stock during the fourth quarter 2023 at an average cost of $6.75 per share.
  • For the full year 2023, Aimco acquired 6.2 million shares at an average price of $7.33 per share.

Yachting at the heart of economic challenges in the region Sud and Monaco

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Friday, February 9, 2024

This is what emerges from the economic symposium 'La Belle Classe Superyachts', organized by the Yacht Club de Monaco.

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  • This is what emerges from the economic symposium 'La Belle Classe Superyachts', organized by the Yacht Club de Monaco.
  • At the center of the event is the economic impact of yachting on a global level with a focus on the southern region of France and the Principality.
  • The yachting sector numbers 411 establishments or 3.7% of total businesses in the Principality, and 1,429 jobs, representing 2.4% of Monaco’s workforce.
  • Specialised design activities alone represent over 20 million euros of yachting revenue in 2022.

The Sea Index and Yacht Club de Monaco's leadership in eco-responsibility for yachts

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

It is the Sea Index, a tool created in 2020 by the Yacht Club de Monaco to accelerate the diffusion of more sustainability in this sector.

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  • It is the Sea Index, a tool created in 2020 by the Yacht Club de Monaco to accelerate the diffusion of more sustainability in this sector.
  • "The Sea Index is a rating system that was put in place by the Yacht Club de Monaco.
  • Being a member of the Yacht Club de Monaco, the owner has chosen the YCM Marina as the yacht's first port of call.
  • During this visit, the yacht has been awarded a 3-star Sea Index certification.

Peter Island Resort, A Treasured Caribbean Private Island Hideaway, Opens In 2024 Transformed To A New Level Of Luxury

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Peter Island Resort in the British Virgin Islands is pleased to announce the opening of its rebuilt and re-envisioned luxury private island in 2024. One of the Caribbean's most anticipated re-openings since the property closures from the Virgin Islands' 2017 hurricane season, Peter Island Resort has been undergoing its transformation for over six years. Its evolution includes brand new and upgraded accommodations and new state-of-the-art facilities. What remains the same is the resort's relaxed luxury setting, personalized service, five stellar beaches and hundreds of acres of unspoiled tropical island.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Peter Island Resort in the British Virgin Islands is pleased to announce the opening of its rebuilt and re-envisioned luxury private island in 2024.
  • "After over six years, we are excited to raise the curtain on Peter Island Resort's transformation to a new level of luxury," states David Van Andel, President, Peter Island Resort.
  • "After over six years, we are excited to raise the curtain on Peter Island Resort's transformation to a new level of luxury," states David Van Andel, President, Peter Island Resort.
  • For generations we have been honored stewards of Peter Island and we look forward to sharing our revitalized Caribbean treasure once again in 2024."

Turkey wins the 14th Monaco Optimist Team Race

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Monday, January 15, 2024

MONACO, Jan. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Turkish team is the winner of the 14th Optimist Team Race.

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  • MONACO, Jan. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Turkish team is the winner of the 14th Optimist Team Race.
  • The aim is to test young people’s mastery of the team race format, which requires total concentration, precision, seamless communication and mastery of team match racing rules.
  • “The Monaco Optimist Team Race represents much more than just a competition.
  • The Team Race format will once again be at the heart of the Yacht Club de Monaco program with the organization of the Optimist European Team Racing Championship (October 15-20, 2024).

The Yacht Club de Monaco celebrates another anniversary year

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Friday, January 5, 2024

MONACO, Jan. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High level sport, environment, luxury yachting and maritime heritage are again in the spotlight throughout the Yacht Club de Monaco’s 2024.

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  • MONACO, Jan. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High level sport, environment, luxury yachting and maritime heritage are again in the spotlight throughout the Yacht Club de Monaco’s 2024.
  • 14th Monaco Optimist Team Race (10-14 January) where youth and performance combine - From 10th January, the international Optimist team racing elite will be in Monaco for the 14th Monaco Optimist Team Race.
  • After the success of Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous (next one 22-23 September 2024), M3 (Monaco Marina Management) is organising the 2nd Monaco Smart Yacht Rendezvous, a networking event that concludes on Friday 22nd March with the Smart Innovative Yacht Awards.
  • Big name shipyards like Oceanco, Ferretti, Sanlorenzo, Lürssen, Monaco Marine and Palumbo SY Refit were involved in the Mentoring Program.