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Day: 11 August 2021

Smooth sailing for Palermo-Monte Carlo

by: Stephanie Horsman
11/08/2021

The Palermo-Monte Carlo race, cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic, is returning in August and set to be one of the year’s most exciting water events.
The Palermo-Monte Carlo race has been a Mediterranean classic almost since its inception in 2005. Created by Circolo della Vela Sicilia President Angelo Randazzo, the five hundred nautical mile course continues to attract new entrants and entice old-timers again and again.
The 2020 edition of the race was forced to cancel as a result of the health crisis, but this year, it is smooth sailing for all.
Put on as a group effort by Circolo della Vela Sicilia, the Yacht Club of Monaco and the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, the action starts this year on Saturday 21st August at noon sharp and ending on the 26th.
For seasoned sailors such as Mauro Pelaschier, Jochen Schümann, Francesco Bruni, Philippe Monnet and four-time America’s Cup winner Brad Butterworth, this is a chance to race against the clock to beat previously held records, and for others, it’s an opportunity to live a real sea adventure with friends and family.
The race departs at noon from the Gulf of Mondello, a breathtaking show in one of the most beautiful seascapes of the entire Mediterranean.
Once leaving Mondello, the fleet of Maxis, Multihulls, ORC / IRC hulls and vintage boats will make their way towards the Strait of Bonifacio, an obligatory passage managed by the staff of the YC Costa Smeralda and then will have to choose whether to pass Corsica on the right or on the left. They then make the straight shot towards the finish line at the Yacht Club of Monaco.
The last Palermo-Monte Carlo attracted 57 boats from all over the globe. The winner in 2019 was Miguel Galuccio’s Maxi Vera from Argentina, led by Dutch skipper Bouwe Bekking and Michele Regolo. This year, it’s anyone’s race to win, so don’t miss a minute of the action and fun.
 
 
Photo by Carloni-Raspar/CVS
 
 

AS Monaco heading to Champions League

by: Stephanie Horsman
11/08/2021

AS Monaco has confirmed their place in the Champions League playoffs after winning their second match against Sparta Prague on Tuesday night, this time beating them handily three to one at home at Stade Louis II.
It was that dynamic duo of Kevin Volland and Wissam Ben Yedder who made the first attempts on goal. Ben Yedder at the 17-minute mark followed by Volland who went at Prague’s goalkeeper, Florin Nita, at 20 and 23 minutes in.
Nita played a seriously strong first half, managing to keep Monaco from scoring a single goal.
The second half was a different story altogether. After returning from the locker room, AS Monaco were a team rejuvenated. This was first evident at 50 minutes into play when Gelson Martins opened scoring with a brilliant strike that slid just under the bar.
Aleksandr Golovin was up next, doubling the score in the 56th off a pass from Ben Yedder.
The opponents had a bit of a comeback when, at 76 minutes, David Molberg-Karlsson snuck one in bringing the score to within one point. This disappeared fast enough, though, as Sofiane Diop gave the death knell to Prague with his goal in the 81st minute.
All smiles, Coach Niko Kovac said after the match, “We took the first step. It was not easy but I am happy with these two matches, both with the results and the attitude of the players. We struggled a bit but we deserve to qualify. We created a lot of chances, and that’s what I want as a coach. To score, you have to create chances and I am very satisfied with the overall performance of my players.”
AS Monaco take on Ukrainian team Shakhtar Donetsk, the winner earlier in the evening against Genk. The first leg is to be held on 17th August at 9pm at the Stade Louis II for the next Champions League match. Before that, though, they face off against Lorient in Ligue 1 play on Friday at 8pm away.
 
 
 
 

Aesthetics and Anti-Aging expo is back

by: Cassandra Tanti
11/08/2021

The world’s leading conference on Aesthetics and Anti-Aging Medicine will return to the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco this September.
Under the scientific supervision of the Aesthetic Multispecialty Society (AMS), the Aesthetics and Anti-Aging Medicine (AMWC) expo features a highly interactive, stimulating and multidisciplinary program, tailored to entice the exchange of ideas, educate and renew knowledge, share expertise, discuss experiences and facilitate networking opportunities.
Every year, the event attracts over 12,000 participants coming from more than 120 countries.
After the cancellation of the traditional 2020 edition, and following the success of AMWC Global – The Virtual Edition 2020, the AMWC 2021 will be given a hybrid format offering people the choice to attend the conference physically while enjoying new digital features or to opt for the broadcasted format to attend virtually.
The Scientific Committee is composed of eminent, internationally recognised experts in Plastic Surgery, Aesthetic Dermatology and Anti-Aging Medicine. The expo in Monaco will feature over 300 presentations in 55 scientific sessions conducted in English, French and Russian. Attendees will be able to access practical training and educational sessions on minimally invasive procedures, aesthetic dermatology, advanced injectables, lasersand EBD’s, thread lifting, anti-aging medicine, regenerative aesthetics and more.
There will also be live demonstrations and workshops conducted by a world class faculty of opinion leaders.
The event will be held from 16th 18th September.