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The 1912 sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1109" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="William Fife & Sons (Company)">William Fife &amp; Sons</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13053" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Anne29.87m (97'12&quot;)William Fife & Sons1912">The Lady Anne</a> was announced as the overall winner at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Classic Week - 2023">16th Monaco Classic Week-La Belle Classe</a> this weekend.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/286672/image/large-a52826ebbb4028e7856b8b1b94cd3392.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/286672">This biennial event, established in 1994, showcased an impressive array of maritime marvels, including approximately 40 classic sailing yachts, a dozen motor yachts, over 60 vintage motorboats, and a fleet of 20 12’ Dinghy class vessels.All participants made concerted efforts to captivate the Jury, led by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, President of the Jury and the first man to sail non-stop solo round the world. Bernard d’Alessandri, General Secretary of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4337" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Club de Monaco (Company)">Yacht Club de Monaco</a>, remarked, “This event is an integral part of our traditions and values. The invited boats possess a unique charm, already embedded with a certain level of technology from the era they were constructed. Therefore, it is our duty to ensure their enduring legacy, in harmony with their original design.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/286670/image/large-2c07d50b4c6b10dd5a7bae1387d68581.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/286670">Tradition took centre stage during the four-day affair, aptly showcasing the Art de Vivre la Mer. The schedule featured a delightful blend of nautical challenges, rigorous technical inspections emphasising restoration quality, and competitions highlighting culinary, artistic, and maritime elegance.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/286668/image/large-e3ec38a4c2133efd6836659530368eb8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/286668">Some of the standout yachts at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Classic Week - 2023">16th Monaco Classic Week</a> included the 41.6-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elena of London55.0m (180'5&quot;)Factoria Naval Marin2009">Elena of London</a>, the iconic 1927 three-mast schooner <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/921" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Creole65.3m (214'3&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1927">Creole</a>, considered a masterpiece of Charles Nicholson, and the 33.41-metre gaff rigged ketch <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3755" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Black Swan of 189940.5m (132'10&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1899">Black Swan</a>, originally launched in 1899, and meticulously refitted in 2019. The 56.43-metre schooner <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/150" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantic64.5m (211'7&quot;)Van der Graaf B.V.2010">Atlantic</a> also graced the event, commemorating its 120th anniversary as a replica of the famous three-mast schooner.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/286673/image/large-c6d34291dc787e9466c1ed103baba23e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/286673">The 29.87-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1109" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="William Fife & Sons (Company)">William Fife &amp; Sons</a> 1912 sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13053" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Anne29.87m (97'12&quot;)William Fife & Sons1912">The Lady Anne</a> emerged as the grand victor after taking line honours. She is one of the last three 15M IR boats still sailing and sailed alongside YCM's flagship <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8620" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tuiga 28.01m (91'11&quot;)William Fife1909">Tuiga</a> (1909) and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6317" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mariska27.6m (90'7&quot;)William Fife & Sons1908">Mariska</a> (1908).&nbsp;Constructed in the renowned yard of the Fife family in Fairlie, Scotland, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13053" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Anne29.87m (97'12&quot;)William Fife & Sons1912">The Lady Anne</a> underwent a remarkable refit journey. Initially equipped with a Bermudan rig, she was transitioned into a ketch and served a vital role during World War II in transporting ammunition. After spending several years in Spain, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13053" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Anne29.87m (97'12&quot;)William Fife & Sons1912">The Lady Anne</a> was rediscovered in England's Hamble River and received a meticulous restoration by Fairlie Restoration, near Southampton.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Classic Week - 2023">The Monaco Classic Week Trophy</a>, an embodiment of excellence, not only takes race results into account but scrutinises the restoration's quality. An expert Jury evaluated how faithful each restoration was to the original plans, the materials used during the restoration process, and the expertise of those responsible for the restoration.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/286674/image/large-ccc78510f4947b49dcd28e12983ce97c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/286674">Sir Robin Knox-Johnston expressed, “This event is unique of its genre as it brings the most beautiful yachts together in Monaco so the public can see what yachting was like a hundred years ago. If we don’t preserve our history, what do we have left? History can tell us what the future will be like.”In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Prince Rainier III birth, the founder of &nbsp;the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4337" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Club de Monaco (Company)">Yacht Club de Monaco</a> in 1953, an exclusive exhibition titled 'The Prince and the Sea' was unveiled during <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Classic Week - 2023">Monaco Classic Week</a>. This retrospective display, accessible to the public, shone a spotlight on 15 boats that comprised Prince Rainier's collection. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/286671/image/large-ed6d3ed9315567a4ca81b08a358d158e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/286671">Elegance reigned supreme during the Elegance Contest on the event's final day. The jury, led by Allegra Gucci, meticulously assessed classic sailing yachts, and motor yachts. Allegra Gucci, owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/921" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Creole65.3m (214'3&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1927">Creole</a>, reflected on the occasion, stating, "These magnificent boats are a testament to their owners' passion, and it feels as though we are carrying forward a cherished heritage." In partnership with BMW, the elegance awards were bestowed upon: Sailing yachts - Oriole (1905); Motor-yachts - Italica (1964); Motorboats:&nbsp;Albatross (1955).

The Lady Anne announced the winner of Monaco Classic Week

The 1912 sailing yacht Lady Anne was announced as the overall winner at the 16th Monaco Classic Week-La Belle Classe.

1912 sailing yacht The Lady Anne overall winner of Monaco Classic Week 2023