Tuiga & Monaco

A sailing yacht at the heart of Monégasque identity

Since 1995, TUIGA has belonged to the Yacht Club de Monaco, of which she has become the flagship. Her acquisition reflects a clear ambition: to preserve a masterpiece of classic yachting while allowing her to continue sailing. More than a historic yacht, TUIGA represents a vision of maritime heritage founded on transmission, excellence and life at sea. In Monaco, she symbolises not only the legacy of the past, but also a nautical culture that remains very much alive.

An ambassador of the Principality on the water

Under the impetus of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, TUIGA has become one of the Principality’s most recognisable faces at sea. When she takes part in major classic yacht regattas, she carries far beyond the port of Monaco a certain idea of elegance, expertise and nautical excellence. Her presence at major international events contributes to the influence of the Yacht Club de Monaco and recalls the Principality’s attachment to its maritime traditions.

A strong presence at major nautical events

TUIGA holds a central place in the major events organised in Monaco. She is notably associated with Monaco Classic Week, described by the source page as an unmissable gathering for traditional yachting, as well as with other prestigious regattas and gatherings of period yachts.

Her regular participation in these events reinforces her status as an emblematic yacht and makes her a meeting point for enthusiasts, sailors, owners and institutions from the world of classic yachting.

A living heritage, not a frozen symbol

Ce qui distingue TUIGA, c’est qu’il ne se limite pas à un rôle de représentation. Le voilier continue de naviguer, de sortir en mer et de faire vivre une histoire qui ne reste pas enfermée dans la mémoire ou dans l’image. Cette continuité donne une valeur particulière à son patrimoine. Chaque navigation prolonge le lien entre tradition et pratique, entre conservation et usage réel. TUIGA devient ainsi un patrimoine vivant, entretenu avec passion et pensé pour durer dans le mouvement plutôt que dans l’immobilité.

The expression of a maritime art of living

Through TUIGA, Monaco showcases far more than an exceptional sailing yacht. The yacht also reflects a set of values: the transmission of know-how, meticulous care in maintenance, technical excellence and openness to an international nautical community. She acts as a link between past and present, between memory and action, between prestige and commitment. It is this dimension that gives TUIGA such a special place in Monaco’s maritime landscape.