The Monaco Optimist Team Race, hosted by the Yacht Club de Monaco, is a premier sailing event for budding sailors under the age of 14. Featuring 16 teams of four, this world-renowned competition adopts a match race format inspired by the America's Cup and has become a global benchmark for young international racers.  

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The youth teams will face off at 1.30pm followed by the main event at 3.15pm.