UIM E1 La Belle Classe Academy by YCM: a pioneering Pilot Academy
04 Octubre 2024 - 6:51AM
The UIM E1 World Championship, the world’s first all-electric
raceboat series, has announced a landmark partnership with the
Yacht Club de Monaco to host its pioneering Pilot Academy, a
comprehensive talent identification programme designed to uncover a
new generation of pilots for its second season.
With new teams set to be introduced for next season, the
UIM E1 La Belle Classe Academy by YCM is now on the hunt for
athletes from various racing backgrounds and disciplines to secure
their spot in the E1 fleet for 2025. Later this year Pilot Academy
modules will take place on the iconic waters of Monaco, with the
principality’s world-renowned Yacht Club de Monaco forming a
stunning backdrop and providing a state-of-the-art base for the
academy. Successful racers will be given the unique opportunity to
compete in iconic coastal cities around the world, potentially
including Monaco in Season 2 aboard the RaceBird, E1’s futuristic
electric raceboat, under the management of high-profile celebrity
team owners including Marc Anthony, Marcelo Claure, Tom Brady, Will
Smith, Virat Kohli, Steve Aoki, Rafael Nadal, Sergio Perez and
Didier Drogba.
Last month the Yacht Club de Monaco played host to the fourth
event of E1’s debut season with HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco
presenting the winner’s trophy after watching the racing with E1
Team Owners Tom Brady, Didier Drogba and Marcelo Claure. HSH Prince
Albert II of Monaco said: “I am delighted to have launched the
Pilot Academy, the landmark partnership between the UIM E1 World
Championship, the world’s first all-electric raceboat series, and
the Yacht Club de Monaco. The Pilot Academy will allow the
identification of the next generation of pilots for E1’s second
season. I call on all interested athletes to submit their
application". "YCM’s training centre, La Belle Classe Academy, is
proud to be working with E1 to provide innovative training for its
professional pilots. Our aim is to train the new generation of
pilots in these new racing formats and prepare them to integrate
the latest technologies. This initiative marks a new visionary
approach to powerboating, adapted to the future of our sport and is
part of the collective Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting
approach led by YCM,” added Bernard d’Alessandri, YCM General
Secretary.
Rodi Basso, Co-Founder & CEO of E1, said: “We are excited to
relaunch the E1 Pilot Academy, which embodies our commitment to
nurturing diverse talent and promoting gender equality in sport.
After the enormous success of last month’s event in Monaco we are
honoured to once again work with the Yacht Club de Monaco in
bringing the academy to life.” Rafaelle Chiulli, President of the
UIM, said: “Under the tutelage of some of the UIM’s finest
instructors, the Pilot Academy program ensures all of our athletes
couldn’t be more prepared to take the RaceBird onto the track. We
are proud to welcome E1 Pilot Training at the doorsteps of the UIM
Headquarters in Monaco.”
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