Driven by the forward-looking vision of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, under the aegis of its Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting initiative, these actions are based on one simple conviction: the future of the sector depends on concrete, measurable and collective solutions. “It’s very important for us, and also for the philosophy of the Yacht Club. We are actors and players of the sea, so we need to protect the environment in order to keep sailing and continue discovering the sea. For that reason, we use a technology called thalassothermia, which uses seawater to cool the air-conditioning system through heat exchangers. We also reuse water from the swimming pool, as well as water collected from the sinks and showers at the sailing school, to reduce overall water consumption. Most of this recycled water is used in the Yacht Club’s laundry facilities, while part of it is also reused for the pool,” explained Nicolas Milanesio, Director of Operations and Security at the Yacht Club de Monaco.