Belle Classe Academy provides intensive training in yachting professions
After 3 months, 25 participants graduated from the Belle Classe Academy © Yacht Club Monaco
An average of 200 to 250 people are trained each year.
The Belle Classe Academy, the Yacht Club de Monaco’s training centre, has been ramping up its offering since it was created in 2015. The aim: to promote the different professions in the yachting field.
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As part of the collective ‘Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting’ initiative, training is open to all: members, non-members, youngsters who want to get involved in yachting, or professionals from different backgrounds.
“We are proud to contribute to the professionalisation of the yachting sector, strengthening Monaco’s international reputation,” said Bernard d’Alessandri, Secretary General of the Yacht Club de Monaco.
Training in collaboration with renowned experts
On Saturday, July 27, 25 Yachting Masterclass programme participants graduated after three intense months of learning. During the course, they were able to discover the world of super yachts through a 360° approach covering over 25 topics.
But most importantly, they acquired in-depth expertise of the sector thanks to many professionals such as Marcela de Kern Royer, Programme Director, Chris Andreason (Captain), Tanguy Ducros (Monaco Marine), Ralph D’azert (Superyacht Times), Tijmen Bergsma (Van Oossanen), Alex Hardy (Lateral), Marsha Van Buitenen (Feadship), Richard Hein (Thea Group), Janet Xanthopoulos (Rosemont), George Lucian (Only Yacht) and Nicolas Fry (Hill Robinson Yacht Management).
Mainly open from October to May, the Belle Classe Academy will start up again from September 30!