Monday, July 8, 2024 Founded in 1953 by Prince Rainier and presided over by HSH Prince Sovereign Albert II since 1984, the Yacht Club de Monaco boasts over 2,500 members from 81 nationalities. Many of the world’s most prestigious private yachts proudly fly the Yacht Club de Monaco’s burgee, signifying its unique standing in the international yachting scene. The first regattas took place in 1862, spurred by Prince Charles III, who envisioned his country as a hub for yachting and technological innovation.
In 1888, a group of sailing and rowing enthusiasts established the Société des Régates de Monaco, which, by 1889, began attracting famous international regattas. Prince Albert I inherited a profound passion for the sea, becoming an early pioneer of modern oceanography and a renowned navigator, who inaugurated the Oceanographic Museum in March 1912. The annual Hydrogen Round Table, now in its 5th edition, addresses hydrogen innovation in the maritime and yachting industry.
Organized by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, the Monaco Energy Transition, and the Yacht Club de Monaco, this event coincides with the Energy Boat Challenge. Key participants included SBM Offshore, highlighting the importance of investing in competition to foster future engineering talent and a safe energy transition. Hydrogen, a pivotal technology, was showcased through a pontoon developed to produce hydrogen for refueling boats and a commercial solution for ammonia sector terminals.
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