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MONACO, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — North Sails Apparel announces its role as the Official Technical Clothing Partner of the Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM), one of the leading institutions driving innovation and excellence in international yachting. This collaboration brings together two maritime icons defined by a shared pursuit of sporting excellence, technical innovation, and a deep-rooted commitment to ocean conservation.
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A
Shared
Vision
of
Excellence
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Yacht Club de Monaco stands as a prestigious reference in international yachting, an exclusive private institution where tradition meets the visionary leadership of its President, HSH Prince Albert II. Housed in its iconic, Lord Foster-designed Clubhouse at the heart of Port Hercule, the YCM is the definitive hub for the global maritime elite. With a legacy of excellence and a forward-looking approach to sustainability, the Club provides the ideal environment for North Sails Apparel to showcase its high-performance DNA.
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At the heart of the partnership lies a shared vision: authentic performance, technical credibility, and a forward‑looking approach to the sport. Together with YCM, North Sails Apparel expands its footprint across the Mediterranean’s top sporting landscape, strengthening its role as the premium brand for sailors worldwide.
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“Being a partner
of
Yacht
Club
de Monaco is a significant recognition of
our positioning
within
the international
sailing,” says Cedric Georges, CEO of North Sails Apparel. “Standing
alongside
an institution that embodies tradition, excellence, and vision allows us to
bring our technical credibility and modern, performance‑driven vision to a highly authoritative stage. This partnership is both symbolic and strategic,
placing
North
Sails
Apparel
at
the
heart
of
a
community
that
lives
and
breathes
the
sea.”
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“As part of our collective approach Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting, we are proud to partner with North Sails Apparel, a benchmark in the world of sailing, recognised for its technical expertise and long-standing commitment to performance,” says Bernard d’Alessandri, General Secretary and General Manager of the Yacht Club de Monaco. “Through our flagship initiatives, such as the Monaco Classic Week –
La Belle
Classe (8-11 September 2027),
the
Primo Cup-UBS Trophy (4-7 March 2027), the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (8-11 July 2026) and the SEA Index®, we bring to life the complementarity
between
maritime
heritage,
innovation
and
environmental
responsibility.
This partnership
with
North
Sails
Apparel
strengthens
this
dynamic,
with
a
shared
ambition
to
support
the sustainable
evolution
of
our
sport
and
the
wider
industry.”
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A
Synergy
of
Design
and
Presence
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Central to this partnership is a natural integration of technical expertise and lifestyle. Moving beyond a traditional sponsorship, the collaboration focuses on product development, with North Sails Apparel designing dedicated collections for the Yacht Club de Monaco’s boutique and key events. Function‑led design defines the project. Each garment, from official uniforms to technical sportswear, balances protection, reliability, and comfort. Using advanced materials and responsible production processes, North Sails Apparel equips YCM staff and athletes shaped by the evolving expectations of the sailing world.
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