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Yacht Club of America – Reciprocal Privileges

The Process of Reciprocity:

Yacht Club Reciprocity is defined as “A network of Yacht Clubs in agreement for the mutual exchange of privileges within that specific group of clubs.” The Yachting Club of America has reciprocal privilege agreements with nearly 800 Yacht Clubs throughout the United States.

Although the extent of privileges may vary slightly, generally, an YCA yachtsman can expect to be allowed to use all of the welcoming clubs’ available facilities and services, including short term berthing, meal and bar service, heads and showers, etc.

Typically, a yachtsman can stop at a Yacht Club along his trip, and if the club visited is a YCA member, they are granted access.

All member clubs generally grant access to the bar and restaurant area as well as short term berthing, heads and showers, but depending on the club size and stature, various reciprocal rights are granted depending on the club's policy.

It is always prudent to call ahead to let them know you’re coming as well as to determine what services are available.

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Yacht Club de Monaco and Royal Selangor Yacht Club sign an agreement for international boating excellence

During the Monaco Economic Forum 2023 held in Kuala Lumpur in late November, an important Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Y acht Club de Monaco and the Royal Selangor Yacht Club ( RSYC ). 

A reciprocity agreement has already been signed in 2008 but the official Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony was held during the state visit of His Serene Highness Prince

Albert II of Monaco to Malaysia, with the presence of distinguished representatives of both clubs.

Mr. Bernard d’Alessandri (General Secretary of the Yacht Club de Monaco) signed the agreement on behalf of the Monegasque club , while Commodore Che Wan Azuar represented the Royal Selangor Yacht Club.

With the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding, the two clubs aspire to obtain the prestigious ‘La Belle Classe Destinations by YCM’ certification for the Royal Selangor Yacht Club : this initiative marks a significant step forward in promoting cooperation and innovation in the world of international yachting.

Initiated in 2011, this certification sets a standard of excellence in terms of quality of the facilities, services and events offered. The ambition is to establish an exclusive network of yacht clubs and marinas which fully respects the unique character of each destination, while fostering development of sustainable yachting on an international scale. The entering into of this MOU will enable the two Clubs to jointly organize social and sporting events; to facilitate exchanges of staff and members; and to offer members of the respective Clubs an opportunity to attend each other’s exclusive events.

The ultimate goal of this collaboration is to encourage development of yachting in Malaysia, a sector that forms a real bridge between two countries who share the same vision in terms of innovation and sustainability. Modelled on the collective ‘Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting’ approach, the ambition is to build in Malaysia the foundations for a responsible yachting sector in accordance with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

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YPY Monaco was the second chapter to be founded and was officially launched in 2013. Our meetings occur every month (generally on the second Thursday of each month) and consist of sharing industry news, hosting professional development seminars and fostering professional development as well as networking and social activities.

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Today’s Young Professionals in Yachting members will be tomorrow’s decision makers in yachting. Our goal is to give our members a stable professional network, engage them in ethical business practice and facilitate their professional success through the enhancement of their professional networks. YPY is making is a making a difference for our members and the yachting industry as a whole.

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• Informative and educational seminars on a wide range of topics covering all aspects of the yachting industry.
• Introducing members to some of the most interesting and important people in yachting.
• Excellent opportunities for networking to facilitate business.

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• After-work drinks, water sports, ski weekends, and local, cultural days out.
• The “social” entity of the association allows new members to meet like-minded individuals.

SUPPORT & EDUCATION

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• Many existing and affiliate members are keen to help and progress the younger generation.

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• Throughout the year, the YPYs of Monaco, Fort Lauderdale London and Holland organise joint events during international yacht shows (e.g. at the Monaco Yacht Show, Fort Lauderdale Yacht Show, London Boat Show and Singapore Yacht Show) where all members worldwide can join. Many affiliate members are keen to help and progress the younger generation where they can.
• YPY members from Monaco, Fort Lauderdale, London, Holland and Germany have reciprocal membership benefits. Whenever our members are travelling to any of these locations, they are welcome to take part in the YPY events happening in these regions.

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• The organisation is run as non profit.
• The speakers and coaches are all volunteers, offering their time and knowledge to help members.

WHAT WE STRIVE TO DO

• The goal is to provide young professionals with a comfortable and educational environment which nurtures those who aspire to learn, succeed and secure the professional and ethical future of the yachting industry.
• We want young professionals to have a place and identity of their own in the yachting industry, with emphasis on building long-lasting partnerships between our members, other industry veterans, and related groups and associations along the way.

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Juan Andrade

SuperYachts Monaco

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Iliyana Popova

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Having had the privilege to be part of the Owners Team and manage the interior of two truly outstanding super-yachts, MY A and SY A, have given me the opportunity to be closely involved with various interior aspects of managing and maintaining vessels of such size and complexity.

Iliyana Popova Vice President

Andrea Venezian

Founder PYXIS Engineering and Management

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BNP Paribas Wealth Management

He has a rich history in wealth management, previously working with Edmond de Rothschild, Credit Suisse, and Standard Chartered Bank. Currently, he is a Relationship Manager at BNP Paribas Wealth Management, where he offers bespoke investment solutions to high-net-worth individuals, leveraging his extensive experience in asset allocation, portfolio management, and client relationship building.

Charlie's love for sailing complements his professional role at BNP Paribas, where he expertly tailors yacht financing solutions for vessels ranging from 35 to 60 meters.

** With nearly a decade of experience in the maritime industry, Harrison currently serves as the charter manager at YPI, overseeing assets valued at over half a billion. Originating from a long line of fishermen in Devon, United Kingdom, Harrison pursued his interest in the sea after completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Politics and History. In 2017, he made the move to the South of France.

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In her projects and studies, Julia continually challenges the traditional codes of luxury and redefines them towards a more responsible approach. Alongside her forward-thinking role as a luxury professional and academic, she actively participates in various initiatives such as YPY (Young Professionals in Yachting) Monaco.

At the beginning of her career, Julia gained experience in communications and retail at Hermès and deepened her expertise through various strategy projects in the automotive, beauty, interior, jewelry and watch industries. Julia studied International Business, specializing in Luxury Management, in Berlin, Munich, Monaco, and Shanghai. Miscellaneous:

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All shore-based professionals in yachting under the age of 40 can become members to YPY Monaco.

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YPY Monaco offers exclusive pricing to companies who encourage and support their employees to join the association by paying their membership fees, please contact us at info@ypymonaco for more details:

Up to 7 Members (Nominative): 108€

7 to 15 members (Non Nominative):  96€

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Yacht Club Bergamo Città dei Mille ASD www.ycbg.it Bergamo, Italy

Yachting Club Torri www.yctorri.com Torri del Benaco, Italy

Real Club Marítimo del Abra – Real Sporting Club www.rcmarsc.es Vizcaya, Spain

Royal Irish Yacht Club www.riyc.ie Dun laoghaire, Ireland Sarah Breen, Club Secretary

Kongelig Norsk Seilforening http://www.kns.no/ Oslo, Norway

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Royal Perth Yacht Club www.rpyc.com.au Perth, Australia

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Royal Akarana Yacht Club www.rayc.co.nz Auckland, New Zealand

Howth Yacht Club http://hyc.ie/ Howth, Ireland

Reciprocal US Yacht Clubs

Long Island Yacht Club https://www.liyc.com/ Babylon, NY

Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club https://www.efyc.com/ Jacksonville, FL

Saugatuck Yacht Club https://www.saugatuckyachtclub.com/ Saugatuck, MI

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Moscow: nightlife and clubs

Moscow nightlife: despite the freezing weather, the Russian capital gets hot as the sun goes down. Between discos, luxury, exaggerated parties and beautiful Russian girls, the Moscow nightlife offers everything you need for memorable nights.

Moscow nightlife

The city of Moscow is definitely one of the most interesting European cities: the stories about underground lines and secret bunkers, the architecture of its buildings, from the Kremlin to St. Basil's Cathedral, up to the Soviet style of the Seven Sisters and modern skyscrapers, make the Russian capital is a unique and fascinating city.

One of the many things that Moscow is famous for is its wild nightlife . Moscow never sleeps. If there is anything true about Russians, it is that they love to party! Despite its freezing weather, Moscow turns out to be a hot city with endless fun, hip nightclubs, extreme luxury, beautiful Russian girls and lots of booze when night falls!

In fact, in recent years, the Russian capital has definitively abandoned the gray period of communism and its inhabitants have given vent to their desire for fun. As you might expect in a city of over 12 million people, Moscow has an amazing array of nightlife options and a huge choice for all tastes, whether you are a jazz fan, hardcore clubbers or just plain old alcoholics. The nightlife in Moscow winds through a multitude of alternative and transgressive nightclubs where the watchword is to meet new people and spend a night of unbridled and uninhibited fun . In addition to the numerous discos, in the Russian capital there are also 20 casinos open until dawn. For those who want a break of intriguing relaxation, in the city of Moscow there are also numerous massage salons .

Most of Moscow's nightclubs contain a restaurant, a bar area and a nightclub (the larger ones also have bowling alleys, billiards and a casino!). Perhaps because Moscow is such a large metropolis with very cold temperatures and taxis are so expensive that the owners of the bars and clubs want to offer their customers an all in one place for night entertainment.

So, in other words, Moscow is not the best city in the world for bar-crawling, especially bearing in mind that these multipurpose venues often charge entrance, but rather it is better to carefully choose the club where to spend the night.

For a quieter and more sober evening, head for an evening stroll along the Via Arbat or the Red Square to be fascinated by the lights of the city and the grandeur of the buildings, and admire the shops and street artists. An alternative to experience Moscow's nightlife is to spend an evening of lyric, ballet or opera. The Russian capital is home to around sixty theaters, the most famous of which is the world-renowned Bolshoi Theater (Theater Square, 1, Moscow).

Moscow nightlife districts

Moscow's nightlife is not concentrated in a single district but is scattered throughout the city. However, there are areas with a greater concentration of bars and nightclubs .

The Krasnij Oktjabr (Russian for "Red October") complex, a red brick building located on the island in the center of the Moscow River that once housed a chocolate factory, is dotted with numerous trendy nightclubs and offers spectacular views of the river and the symbolic places of the Russian capital. This is where the most glamorous parties in Moscow take place, there are numerous bars, restaurants and art galleries.

Other neighborhoods with good nightlife are the old manufactory area near the Russian government building which houses some bars, the area around the Trubnaya metro and around Kuznetsky Most , while the Kurskaya groups the clubs with electronic music. We can also mention the area of ​​the Patriarch's ponds, an area that is teeming with quiet bars.

Clubs and discos in Moscow

The crowd is very mixed. Students, young professionals, techno lovers, tourists all gather at Propaganda. Everyone comes to enjoy the music and have fun. It is one of the few clubs where the dancefloor dominates and there are hardly any tables, apart from a few that overlook the entire space. Propaganda is a restaurant until midnight. You can come earlier for dinner and stay for dancing. After midnight, the staff clears the tables from the dance floor and the whole place turns into a club. The place is different from the usual Moscow restaurant / club hybrids, however, because the atmosphere changes completely from "relaxed restaurant" to "underground electro club". Not to be missed.

There are more areas with different music. In the first area, expect a mix of traditional music and Russian pop songs. In the second, slightly larger area, there is live Russian pop music until 2am. After that it is mostly some kind of electronic music. The club is frequented by beautiful Russian girls around 18-25 years old, stunning students or models, and of course there is a good deal of young Russians, middle-aged men and foreign tourists trying their luck! Unlike many other nightclubs, the Icon is a pure nightclub and not a club turned into a restaurant. In any case, if you like to party in a big club and want to savor the typical Moscow nightlife , this is the perfect solution.

The crowd is the same as in other high-end Moscow clubs. Men are rarely under the age of 35 and are committed to giving the impression that money is not an issue. The women are amazing even by Moscow nightlife - if you want to meet Moscow's super models, this is the place! Ideal if you want to toast with the Moscow elite.

The club is located on two floors. The lower floor is mainly frequented by people hanging out at the bar and is good for conversation. The narrow stairs that perfectly fit the student atmosphere of the club take you to the main floor where the real party takes place, complete with a bedlam and girls dancing on the bar counter. In the summer months there is also an outdoor terrace. The place is always crowded and bouncers unnecessarily queue people - having a table or someone inside can be the key to skipping the queue. Otherwise, you might end up waiting half an hour or more. Come early or come back late if you want to avoid the crowds.

The crowd that frequents this club is quite mixed. People are less trendy and more underground. The place is suitable for afterhours, so most people arrive from 3am onwards.

Immediately upon entering, you will have the feeling that you have come to the local high school graduation prom instead of a real Moscow nightclub. There is no real interior design, but basically just a large hall with a stage and a bar. The crowd is almost entirely made up of teenagers and young people. Not many of the teens speak English, but it probably doesn't matter after all the alcohol. The music ranges from Russian pop and hip-hop to the most famous international hits. Perfect if you want to party and drink alcohol in one of the cheapest clubs in Moscow .

Here too, it's full of beautiful girls and it's also a great place to hit them off, as those who come here are notoriously more approachable. The advice is to be very firm with the girls who approach and to make your intentions clear. If you want to be 100% sure to get in, come at 2am when the club is still uncrowded.

Oblaka plays a mix of Russian and international pop music. Occasionally, as in many other clubs, there are performances by Russian pop singers. As is often the case in these types of clubs, the music and DJ are not the best but the guests don't seem to care.

Moscow's bars and pubs

The bar looks similar but still distinctly different than regular Moscow posh clubs. Most of the people who frequent this place are over 25, and you can find everything from young professionals to creative types to self-proclaimed models. Great if you want to see the "real Muscovites" celebrate without the overblown flashes of wealth. The proposed music is a strange mix of old and new commercial songs and Russian pop.

Downstairs is a large open space that opens its doors wide in the summer. The interior is rustic, yet elegant, with wooden furnishings and plenty of seating. The interior combined with Ugolek's popularity creates a crowded yet intimate atmosphere, especially on weekends. People come to chat, drink and eat. The upstairs bar has a more welcoming atmosphere. It is smaller, with soft lighting and armchairs to be able to relax. On weekends there is a DJ who mixes electronic music and transforms the bar into a relaxed place, ideal for the pre-party.

Map of clubs, pubs and bars in Moscow

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