T
he spectacular back-drop of Port
Hercules and the iconic Prince’s
Palace in Monaco will once again
provide the venue for the Longines
Global Champions Tour season. This year
marks the 13th anniversary of the Jumping
Internati onal of Monte-Carlo. With Charlott e
Casiraghi as patron, the three-day feast
of top-class show jumping competi ti on
brings together professional and amateur
riders from around the world in a highly
competi ti ve yet convivial event. The Jumping
Internati onal of Monte-Carlo will take place
on 28th - 30th June
Setti ng up an enti re equestrian event in the
middle of a busy harbour is a challenge. The
waterfront is transformed into a luxurious
equine venue, requiring the hauling in of
vast quanti ti es of specialised sand for the
competi ti on surface and the transformati on
of the dock into elegant stabling.
Seati ng around the main arena will host
the great and the good, including the grand
family names and crowned heads of state
all wishing to witness the highest level of
equine competi ti on. Alongside the arena,
spectators can visit the paddock and stables,
browse the event village and possibly meet
one of the championship’s great riders.© Mario Grassa/LGCThttp://www.yachtinvestor.com 69°YACHT INVESTOR
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