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Monaco Yacht Club: the season’s key events

The 2023 season promises to be a busy one for the Monaco Yacht Club, which this year is celebrating the 70 th anniversary of its creation by Prince Rainier III.

With Prince Albert II of Monaco as President since 1984, the Monaco Yacht Club is once again preparing to put on some high-profile events this season.

Through “Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting”, an initiative launched by the Club, the Principality intends to further establish itself as a centre of excellence for this sector.

Here are the six key dates in 2023.

13 th Monaco Optimist Team Race (11-15 January)

The young generation got things started on Wednesday, 11 January, bringing together the international team-racing elite in the Optimist class. Sixteen nations are represented by sixty-four sailors under the age of 14.

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A total of one hundred and twenty races are scheduled on Monegasque waters, requiring finesse and tactical brilliance.

Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series (2-5 February and 2-5 March)

The best J/70 crews are getting ready to meet up again for the continuation of the Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series, a major event in the winter calendar for international crews for the past ten years, of which February will be the third act.

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The race promises to be a close one between Ludovico Fassitelli’s Junda crew from Monaco, followed by Graeme Peterson ( Moonlight II ) and Stefano Roberti ( Piccinina ), also from the Yacht Club.

The J/70s will meet for the fourth and final act on the same weekend as the 39th Primo Cup-Credit Suisse Trophy (see below).

Primo Cup-Credit Suisse Trophy (2-5 March)

The traditional event, which was launched in 1985 at the instigation of Prince Albert II, President of the Yacht Club, will bring together the Smeralda 888s and the Longtze Premiers along with the RS 21s.

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This regatta, equipped with technical clothing provided by the equipment manufacturer Slam, has established itself as the largest European monotype regatta in the Mediterranean.

Monaco Ocean Week (20-26 March)

During Monaco Ocean Week, organised by the Prince Albert II Foundation along with Monaco’s Oceanographic Institute and Scientific Centre, the Monaco Yacht Club will be entrusted with the yachting aspect of this special week dedicated to ocean protection.

Four events are on the programme this year, including the 12 th Environmental Symposium dedicated to the 10 th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, which will address the topic of “ Encouraging the future of more responsible yachting ” and the Captains’ Forum, a gathering of shipowners, captains and industry leaders from the superyacht industry.

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Following the success of its Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous, whose next event will take place at the Yacht Club on 24 and 25 September, M3 (Monaco Marina Management) will also be launching the first Monaco Smart Yacht Rendezvous, a networking event that will run until Friday 24 March and conclude with the Smart Innovative Yacht Awards.

Thursday 23 March will conclude with the presentation of the 3 rd YCM Explorer Awards by La Belle Classe Superyachts. Prince Albert II will preside over the ceremony, which rewards boat owners who have distinguished themselves through their commitment to the preservation of the marine environment, both by the design of their yacht and their sailing.

Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (3-8 July) 

For the past ten years, this event has drawn young engineers from schools and universities around the world, putting them in touch with the stakeholders in the yachting industry.

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This 10 th edition will be full of new features with the organisation, in partnership with Aqua superPower, of the first E-Boat Rally using electric boats that are available on the market, enabling a record number of electric vessel builders to show the public what the future of pleasure boating will look like.

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This event, organised by the Monaco Yacht Club, will be an opportunity to learn about the most prestigious vintage sailing boats, classic motor yachts and vintage motorboats.

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This 16 th edition will also be the occasion to celebrate the hundredth anniversary of the birth of Prince Rainier III, who founded the Monaco Yacht Club in 1953, and had a real passion for the sea and boats.

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How to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Monaco

A New Year’s Eve in Monaco guarantees a night to remember. From glamorous clubbing to festive dinners and fireworks, here are a few Monaco events to pave your way to a sparkling 2019.

Take to the skies

First of all, if you’re planning to spend New Year’s Eve in Monaco, why not make a celebrity-style entry aboard a helicopter? With the Principality’s helicopter company Monacair, you can enjoy a Monaco airport transfer from Nice airport for a little more than the cost of a taxi and you’ll be chauffeur-driven to your accommodation.

If you’re already in Monaco, Monacair is offering a five-minute panoramic flight for just 35 euros per person until 6 January 2019. The tours are available every day except 25 December and 1 January, which means you can seize this opportunity on 31 January. Taking off from Monacair’s base at the sea-facing heliport in Fontvieille, you’ll fly from Monaco to the dramatic coastline Cap Martin and back. You’ll be transported in a six-passenger capacity Airbus H130, so you can share the spectacular aerial views with friends and family.

Dance, laugh and enjoy the magic

The Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel and Resort has transformed its Blue Gin Bar into a mountain chalet with a contemporary twist for the festive season. Various events and activities are lined up from now until 6 January, with New Year’s Eve offering a DJ set and a magic show. Magician and trained actor Simeon Wolfgang is known for injecting a huge dose of humour into his tricks and involving the public. At midnight, take a break from the dancing to admire the fireworks from the comfort of the Blue Gin Bar’s heated terrace.

Festive fine dining at Monaco’s luxury hotels

On New Year’s Eve in Monaco, restaurants in the luxury hotels will be pulling out all the stops and now is the time to book. A step away from the Monte-Carlo Casino, Le Grill, on the eighth floor of the legendary Hôtel de Paris, offers a menu of foie gras, lobster and other festive fare. When you arrive in the lobby, look out for the Chopard Christmas tree, with its ethical gold decorations, before you ascend to dine and admire the spectacular view over the Mediterranean Sea.

The Hôtel Hermitage invites revellers to its Le Vistamar restaurant for a New Year’s Eve dinner prepared by Michelin-starred chef Benoît Witz. The gourmet menu, in the sumptuous setting of this hotel dating back to the 1900s, costs 450 euros per person. And, if you’re wondering where to eat in style on the first day of 2019, the Hermitage will be serving a New Year’s Day brunch for 185 euros.

The three restaurants of Fairmont Monte Carlo will also be concocting New Year’s Eve delicacies. At the bistro-style Saphir24, you can share a tasting platter for up to four people. Choose from Lebanese, French, Italian and seafood themes or indulge in a selection of desserts. From 11pm, your group can enjoy these dishes for 350 euros (including a bottle of wine) before dancing to sounds served up by a DJ. At the Nobu, the Omakase menu offers Japanese food with a seasonal twist and costs 260 euros per person. The price doesn’t include drinks but gives diners entry to the party at Saphir24. Finally, at the hotel’s Salle de la Mer restaurant, live music and a sumptuous buffet with a decidedly Italian influence costs 280 euros per person, including coffee, mineral water and a glass of champagne.

Party by the harbour

Port Hercules is an at-least-once-in-a-lifetime must-see, with its superb superyachts and lively harbourside venues. During the festive season, a Christmas Village takes up residence by this world famous harbour and it’s here that you should head for Monaco’s traditional New Year’s Eve party. Two DJs will get everyone dancing from 9.30pm and will be hard at work on the turntables until 3am. After the countdown to the New Year, a fireworks display will illuminate the sky and cityscape with a riot of colours, while the sound of yacht horns fills the air.

Jimmy’z is Monaco’s most famous club, which has been frequented by celebrities from the worlds of music, fashion, film and sport since its inauguration in the early 1970s.

The New Year’s Eve soundscape comes courtesy of resident DJs Carmine, Ollie and guest DJ Alexandre Billard. The club promises surprises for this end of year celebration, so if you’re seeking a made-in-Monaco experience, dress up and wander this way.

Marianne Burkhardt

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Yacht Club de Monaco celebrates 70 years with Jam-packed Program of Festivities

A jam-packed program of festivities and events for 2023 was recently unveiled by the Yacht Club de Monaco as it celebrates its 70th anniversary. Founded in 1953 by Prince Rainier III, the Yacht Club de Monaco currently has over 2,500 members from 81 nationalities.

The year-long agenda includes the Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series, the Primo Cup, Monaco Ocean Week, WLS Trophy and the Superyacht Chef Competition in February and March. From May to August, the Yacht Club will host and co-host events like the Monaco E-Prix, t he Grand Prix , the Fête de la Mer , the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge and Palermo-Montecarlo. September and October will include the YCM Marina Concert, Smart & Sustainable Marina, Monaco Classic Week, the Monaco Yacht Show, Oktoberfest, Monaco Optimist and Laser Academy and the YCM Awards.

Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series and the Primo Cup-Trophée Credit Suisse (2-5 March)

The best J/70 crews who have established their preparation base in the Principality will meet once again for the 4th and final act of the Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series. This series of monthly regattas has been an unmissable event for international crews for 10 years now. The event will take place the same weekend as the 39th Primo Cup-Trophée Credit Suisse. Launched in 1985 by HSH Prince Albert II, President of the YCM, this regatta has since established itself as the largest European one-design gathering in the Mediterranean.

Monaco Ocean Week (20-26 March)

During Monaco Ocean Week, organized by the Prince Albert II Foundation, the YCM will be hosting the yachting component of the week, dedicated to the protection of the oceans. Four YCM events are on the agenda on Thursday 23 March, including the 10th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge under the theme “Encouraging the future of more responsible Yachting”. This event will be followed by the Captain’s Forum, a meeting bringing together owners, captains and leaders of the superyacht community. Next on the agenda is the launching the first Monaco Smart Yacht Rendezvous, a networking event that will continue until Friday 24 March, ending with the presentation of the Smart Innovative Yacht Awards. The 3rd YCM Explorer Awards (23 March) by La Belle Classe Superyachts, organized under the chairmanship of Prince Albert II, will be rewarding shipowners who have distinguished themselves by their commitment to preserving the Marine Environment, both in the design of their Yacht and during their navigation.

Monaco Classic Week (13-16 September)

The charm of traditional yachting comes to Monaco during the 16th Monaco Classic Week. This event is an opportunity to discover the most prestigious vintage sailboats, classic yachts and vintage motorboats that will colour the YCM Marina with their beautiful designs. This year’s edition will also be an opportunity to celebrate the one-hundredth anniversary of the birth of Prince Rainier III, founder of the YCM, who had a true passion for boats and the sea.

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New Year’s Eve in Monte Carlo: where to go

Looking for the perfect setting to celebrate the ringing in of the New Year? The Principality has enticing options to choose from.

Both the Casino de Monte-Carlo and the Fairmont are pulling out all the stops to make the start of 2020 special and unique for guests.  

The Casino de Monte-Carlo has a free-of-charge treat for young and old, projecting a magnificent holiday light show on the façade of the iconic building every 20 minutes from 6pm. Gaming, of course, is the theme, and it is sure to leave all who see it with a sense of the wonders of the season.  

If being a spectator isn’t enough, the Bar Europe is proposing visitors to come in for a glass of champagne and caviar to end the year in elegance, where they can also enjoy music, dancing and maybe a game or two to start the year in true James Bond style.

The Fairmont is offering three-experiences-in-one for the holidays, with Nobu, Saphir24 and Salle de la Mer all catering to different themes and tastes. Nobu, with its world-renowned Asian/Latin American fusion fare bringing both warmth and subtlety to patrons, will be hosting a menu entitled Omakase , which gives the chef free reign to delight the clientele with the freshest and most inspired dishes around.  

Saphir24 is for the night owls, offering shared plates featuring the traditional favourites of the season, such as smoked salmon and foie gras, whilst daring customers to stay and get their boogie on with live music.

Salle de la Mer has never been so aptly named, offering a seafood buffet spread over the room’s 450 square metres and featuring that much-beloved winter delicacy, the oyster. For those who steer clear of the sea, dishes for carnivores and vegetarians will also be showcased, and there is even something for the kids in the ‘Lion King Restaurant’ section.

Guests are encouraged to stay and watch the New Year’s Eve fireworks spectacle from the terrace, and for those intrepid enough to still be awake, or those sensible enough to have gone home at a reasonable hour, brunch will be served on 1st January accompanied by live music to start the year off right. 

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Monaco at Christmas & New Year: What's On & Weather

Our guide to this festive season in & around Monaco

The Christmas village in Monaco is one of the most popular and anticipated events of the year, and not just by the kids! Monaco at Christmas is fun for children of all ages – from the very young to the young at heart.

But that's not the only thing happening in the quaint Principality over the festive period. Here's our guide to what's happening in Monaco over Christmas and New Year for those celebrating by the Mediterranean sea this year.

Christmas village

2018 sees the 19th Christmas Village set up along the Quai Albert 1er. Until Sunday, December 6th you can take a stroll along the port to enjoy the sights and smells of the traditional 'German market' style chalets, selling crafts and specialities of the region. Don't forget to try some 'churros' – a seasonal treat which people queue up for. You'll understand why, once you've sunk your teeth into these fried choux pastry sticks sprinkled with sugar and served with chocolate sauce. You could even indulge in an oyster plate and some mulled wine whilst doing some people watching and your Christmas shopping.

Ice skating rink

During the festive season, the Stade Nautique Rainier III transforms into a  giant 1000m 2 ice skating rink . There's also a smaller version for young children where they can learn. The open-air ice rink will be open to the public from early December all the way through the winter until March 3rd 2019.

Le Chemin des Creches

For a more traditional Christmas, then you can enjoy the  Chemin des Crèches Nativity trail . This year's edition of the Nativity Trail will take place on the Recher of Monaco until January 8th 2019. Discover the variety and beauty of nativities scenes and cribs from around the world as you wind your way through the old streets of Monaco to the Princes' Palace.

New Year's Eve

Whatever you do for New Year's Eve, you are sure to have fun in the playground of the rich and famous. Most of the local hotels, restaurants and bars will be putting on glamorous parties to see 2019 in. There will be a DJ evening with fireworks in the Port of Monaco just like every year while the Christmas Village will be open until 03:00 and the ice rink will not shut until 02:00.

If money isn't an objective, you could celebrate the New Year on at one of the many prestigious nightclubs and restaurants of the Société des Bains de Mer . There will be special menus served at most of its glitzy eateries while the iconic Jimmy'z Club , the celeb's favourite, will have four nights of champagne-flowing fun from December 28th to 31st to celebrate the end of 2018. You could also pull out all stops by dressing up real fancy and ringing in the New Year with a sumptuous evening at the Salle des Etoiles, dancing the night away to live music by Laura Pausini .

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If you’re interested in more Christmas events, including what's happening in the surrounding villages, then make sure you check out the details in our  events calendar .

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With December festivities winding down, it’s time to mark the end of yet another burdensome year in a safe — but equally fun — environment. Plenty of reliable D.C. establishments plan to stay open on New Year’s Eve, inviting guests to bid adieu to 2021 with prix-fixe suppers curated by top chefs, DJs spinning into the wee hours, and all-inclusive champagne toasts at midnight.

A range of eclectic New Year’s Eve spreads and parties are tailored towards cautious and big budgets alike. If dancing until 2 a.m. sounds like a dream, consider partying Studio 54 style at downtown’s Hotel Washington. If a fresh start to 2022 means celebrating when the Italians do, check out what Capitol Hill’s La Collina has in store. Splurge-worthy D.C. dinners include everything from a $200 ticket to scene-y stalwart Cafe Milano to a $600 luxurious spread at Michelin-rated Xiquet.

Here’s where to eat, drink, and party for New Year’s Eve on Friday, December 31.

Note: In light of a spike in new COVID-19 cases causing some D.C. bars and restaurants to temporarily close through the year, it’s best to check for updates on any altered New Year’s Eve plans at each and whether tickets are refundable.

Health experts consider dining out to be a high-risk activity for the unvaccinated; it may pose a risk for the vaccinated, especially in areas with substantial COVID transmission.

Xiquet by Danny Lledó

Chef Danny Lledo curates 14-plus courses using ultra-luxe ingredients from around the world (caviar, uni, A5 wagyu, truffles, and more). Dinner includes wine pairings that Lledo himself has paired to each dish. First seating is from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and costs a whopping $600 per person. The second seating from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. is $700 per person and comes with a champagne toast.

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On New Year’s Eve, newly-opened Destino offers an a la carte menu with a sparkling toast at midnight. Chefs Robert Aikens and Ben Tenner’s spread includes mole verde and tamal, blue corn masa filled with braised beef and mole negro sauce .  During dinner, DJ Renzo will be performing in the La Cosecha market from 9 p.m. until midnight. Reservations are available on Resy .

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Cafe Milano

Consider a curated tasting menu and live DJ at Georgetown fixture Cafe Milano on New Year’s Eve. Tickets are $200 per person and include a complimentary glass of bubbly at midnight.

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Morris American Bar

Head to Morris American Bar in Shaw for a “New Year’s Eve Cocktail Experience” from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. At $150 per ticket, Morris will treat guests to a five-hour open bar, unlimited craft cocktails, passed hors d’oeuvres, live jazz, and more.

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Ciel Social Club

The new Ciel Social Club atop the AC Hotel hosts a “A Night Under the Stars” rooftop soiree with a three-course, small plates prix-fixe menu and a complimentary glass of champagne from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. for $100 per person. A second event starts at 10 p.m. and features passed hors d’oeuvres, one complimentary glass of champagne for a midnight toast, party favors, a live DJ, and more. Tickets start at $75.

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Richard Sandoval’s modern Mexican restaurant offers a five-course dinner for $140 per person on New Year’s Eve. Enjoy popular dishes alongside new creations like grilled wagyu guacamole, crab cake tostada, carnitas duck confit, and mezcal tres leches as a sweetly spiked finale. Curated beverage pairings are available for an additional $75 per guest. Afterwards, head downstairs to imbibe over live music at its tequila den dLeña ROJA from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. with a complimentary midnight toast.

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Duke's Grocery

Duke’s Grocery Foggy Bottom hosts a  New Year’s Eve Party  featuring live music from D.C.’s beloved band  Rock Creek Kings at 9 p.m. The $75 ticket includes a four-hour premium open bar, appetizer buffet, party favors, and a sparkling wine toast at midnight. Tickets jump to $95 as the date nears. In addition, the British bar’s Dupont location celebrates twice with a complimentary champagne toast at 7 p.m. (midnight in London), as well as midnight EST. No tickets required.

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On New Year’s Eve, chef and owner Amy Brandwein is offering a special five-course, prix-fixe menu featuring celebratory Italian dishes, as well as a vegetarian menu. It costs $225 for one person and reservations can be made by calling the restaurant directly, 

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Chef Pepe Moncayo prepares a multi-course omakase feast ($150) at Michelin-rated Cranes, featuring ingredients sourced locally with an optional sake and wine pairing. Secure reservations  here .

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Dirty Habit

Dimly-lit Dirty Habit in Kimpton Hotel Monaco offers two New Year’s Eve dining times. An early 5 p.m. four-course New Year’s Eve menu ($98 each) consists of dishes like garden tarts, filet mignon, and petit fours. Add a wine pairing for $45. The later, more extravagant supper starts at 8 p.m. and features a four-course spread of flamed oyster, beeswax dry aged lobster and duck en croûte ($185 each). Tack on a wine pairing for $55.

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Hotel Washington’s Vue rooftop bar turns into Studio 54 for the night, inviting revelers to travel back in time to the 70s nightclub scene in New York City. The party, hosted by JBC Events, starts at 9 p.m. and concludes at 2 a.m.; $50 tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite . Admission includes entry to the venue, a complimentary champagne toast, live entertainment by DJ Anthony Raad, and more.

Charlie Palmer Steak

Charlie Palmer Steak DC celebrates New Year’s Eve next to the Capitol with an earlier, a la carte menu served from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Starters include a bibb salad ($13) and French onion soup ($14), while a selection of mains include lobster linguine pasta ($34), cauliflower steak ($26), and a porterhouse steak for two ($130).

The restaurant’s “Craft Your Own Four-Course Menu” kicks off at 8 p.m. For $175 a person, enjoy a four-course tasting menu with Osetra caviar to start, followed by pan-seared scallops, ricotta gnocchi and black truffle risotto, and a halibut or surf-and-turf main of filet mignon and Maine lobster. The meal concludes with a choice of dark chocolate mousse or petit fours for dessert.

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Smokecraft Modern Barbecue

Ring in 2022 with the Fire & Ice party at Smokecraft. For $125, guests are treated to passed hors d’oeuvres like smoked turkey meatballs and deviled eggs with smoked pork belly. Between 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., a barbecue buffet of grilled lobster macaroni and cheese, seared tri-tip, and duck fat potatoes will be served. DJ Chris Legend will be spinning the entire evening, with a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Tickets start at $125 and include a $25 gift card to dine in 2022.

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La Collina will celebrate New Year’s Eve on Italian time, ringing in 2021 at 6 p.m. EST to coincide with the clock striking midnight in Italy. Expect a few Italian traditions on hand, like eating lentils with pork to symbolize luck and prosperity.  Reservations are available  for patio dining. For those avoiding crowds, La Collina also offers the same menu for takeout.

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The Duck & The Peach

The Duck & The Peach rings in the new year with a stylish to-go supper for two ($150 per person). Chef Kat Petonito’s menu includes an array of starters, entrée selections like prime rib, halibut, and mushroom risotto with accompaniments and treats from pastry chef Rochelle Cooper. Order on Tock .

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The Mandarin Oriental links up with Laurent-Perrier Champagne for its annual New Year’s Eve fete in its festive Empress lounge. Along with a Laurent-Perrier Champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight, the night includes canapés, a DJ, access to the hotel’s outdoor garden, party favors, and limited open bar by Simonet Blanc de Blancs Brut, concluding with a take-home treat from its top pastry team. Tickets are $158 (9 p.m. to 1 a.m.).

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Little Pearl

Little Pearl starts the party early, offering a New Year’s Eve menu from Tuesday, December 28, through New Year’s Eve. Priced at $125 per person with caviar and truffle add-ons, the six-course menu includes black bass crudo, beef rib with wasabi arugula, and chocolate and coconut rice pudding for dessert. Seatings available from 5:30 p.m. until 9:45 p.m.

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Diners can choose from two packages at the Wharf’s new Lebanese showpiece . ilili’s dinner package ($195) kicks off at 9 p.m. with a seated, five-course dinner in the dining room, including a complimentary midnight toast. Executive chef Walter Silva’s feast will jazz up some of its Lebanese favorites, with kibbeh nayeh with black truffle; crab falafel, foie gras parfaitm family-style lamb shank, and more.

For guests interested in joining the festivities after dinner, ilili has a limited amount of bar-only tickets starting at 10 p.m., featuring the same live entertainment as the dinner package and one glass of champagne for a pre-midnight toast. Those tickets are $50.

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Join Shilling Canning Company for a New Year’s Eve prix-fixe dinner filled with local ingredients. Four-course ($95) or eight-course ($165) options that boast a caramelized sunchoke pain perdu and a foie gras parfait. Finish with a Grand Marnier semifreido and opera cake with coffee buttercream. For those staying in, the restaurant translates the same menu to a takeout format.

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Chefs Chris Morgan and Gerald Addison prepare a $100 dinner for two on December 31. Dishes from the Jamaican favorite include conch fritters, jerk chicken and a whole escovitch filet of snapper that requires a preorder. Sides include chow mein and plantains. Close the meal with stewed banana caramel atop rum cake.

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Head to the Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City’s glam new Mediterranean restaurant for a $129, five-course dinner with party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. Featured dishes include grilled oysters, caviar, and whole roasted branzino with white bean purée, shaved vegetables and tomato vierge sauce. Choose from a 5:30 p.m. or 9 p.m. seating.

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The Wildset Hotel

Venture out to Maryland’s Eastern shore and ring in 2022 at the newly opened Ruse at The Wildset Hotel. Enjoy a four-course tasting menu with optional wine pairings and truffle service at the seafood-centric restaurant that showcases the town’s history while combining global flavors with local ingredients. 

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New exciting challenge for the 10th anniversary: largest ever gathering of electric boats

Monaco energy boat challenge | 3-8 july 2023.

Save the date:  the 10 th edition of the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge will take place from the 3 rd -8 th July 2023 next year. This unique event – the only one of its kind in the world – is organised by the Yacht Club de Monaco in partnership with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, with support from Credit Suisse, BMW, SBM Offshore and the shipyard Oceanco.

Under the aegis of Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting , the event is set to host the three traditional classes (Solar, Energy and Open Sea) as well as an exciting new development in partnership with Aqua superPower , the world’s first global marine fast charging network.

“Monaco has always been a yachting mecca and pioneer. From 1904, the Principality organised the first powerboat meetings. Innovation is synonymous with Monaco. To celebrate ten years of the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge we want to demonstrate that the technology exists and is efficient and effective over a given distance. What better way to do this than organise the world’s biggest meeting of electric vessels with a target record participation of 55+ boats,” says Bernard d’Alessandri , Yacht Club de Monaco’s General Secretary.

Electrifying edition onshore…

Aqua superPower is joining forces with the YCM as an official technical partner to enhance the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge’s status as a global flagship event for electric boats. As a fast-charging dockside infrastructure platform that builds and operates local recharging networks for the global maritime market, Aqua superPower will launch the first E-Dock with the YCM for this event. Comprising an eco-pontoon built of bamboo, and equipped with AC (Alternative Current) chargers, it will have the capacity to recharge 20-plus boats at the same time with a fast reliable supply. In effect, it will be a floating charging platform for all electric boats participating in the Open Sea Class. DC fast charging will also be available through Aqua and the YCM’s permanent fast chargers in Port Hercule.

The E-Dock concept is the brainchild of YCM as part of its commitment to promote sustainable navigation. In 2019, YCM was the first marina in the world to equip its dock with Aqua’s rapid DC (Direct Current) chargers in order to demonstrate and pave the way for the adoption of electric leisure and commercial boating, an initiative that included adding electric tenders to reinforce its Sports Section’s fleet.

…and at sea

Also new for the 10 th anniversary edition is the first E-Boat Rally for commercially available electric boats. The event will enable a record number of electric boat builders to show the public what the future for leisure and commercial boating looks like. The 16 nautical mile E-Boat Rally will leave from Monaco to call into Cala del Forte in Ventimiglia, Italy where participants can recharge and visitors will be able to see the boats up close, before returning to the Principality.

According to Aqua superPower CEO Alex Bamberg: “ Aqua superPower is the first dedicated electric fast charging network for boats, with the aim of installing corridors of chargers in boating areas everywhere in order to provide the platform to make electric boating feasible. We have worked closely with the YCM for several years; they have been very supportive and were early pioneers in believing and demonstrating that electric navigation is the future. For this 10 th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, we are pleased to be working alongside the Club to attract electric boats from all over the world as the industry takes off”.

Innovation Lab will lift the veil on the latest innovations

Parallel to events taking place on the water there will be an Innovation Lab onshore, dedicated to industry and researchers, where the YCM will exhibit projects and innovations selected by the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge jury.

Best of Innovation prizes are up for grabs in four categories: alternative energy system (battery, fuel cells, etc.), alternative propulsion system, new materials, and innovative & sustainable yacht/boat. Projects submitted must be applicable to the yachting industry and show a positive impact on sustainable development and evidence of bringing something innovative to the sector. Applications to enter opened on the website https://energyboatchallenge.com/ and will close on 15 th March 2023. Nominees will be announced at Monaco Ocean Week (20-26 March 2023).

For more info: www.energyboatchallenge.com

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First refuelling for Russia’s Akademik Lomonosov floating NPP

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The FNPP includes two KLT-40S reactor units. In such reactors, nuclear fuel is not replaced in the same way as in standard NPPs – partial replacement of fuel once every 12-18 months. Instead, once every few years the entire reactor core is replaced with and a full load of fresh fuel.

The KLT-40S reactor cores have a number of advantages compared with standard NPPs. For the first time, a cassette core was used, which made it possible to increase the fuel cycle to 3-3.5 years before refuelling, and also reduce by one and a half times the fuel component in the cost of the electricity produced. The operating experience of the FNPP provided the basis for the design of the new series of nuclear icebreaker reactors (series 22220). Currently, three such icebreakers have been launched.

The Akademik Lomonosov was connected to the power grid in December 2019, and put into commercial operation in May 2020.

Electricity generation from the FNPP at the end of 2023 amounted to 194 GWh. The population of Pevek is just over 4,000 people. However, the plant can potentially provide electricity to a city with a population of up to 100,000. The FNPP solved two problems. Firstly, it replaced the retiring capacities of the Bilibino Nuclear Power Plant, which has been operating since 1974, as well as the Chaunskaya Thermal Power Plant, which is more than 70 years old. It also supplies power to the main mining enterprises located in western Chukotka. In September, a 490 km 110 kilovolt power transmission line was put into operation connecting Pevek and Bilibino.

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