The Hydravion Club de Monaco
An official Monegasque association — also known as HCM, or the Seaplane Club of Monaco — whose head office is located at 23, avenue Hector Otto in Monaco.
Our mission
Five objectives, set by the Board of Directors.
By decision of the Board of Directors, the Hydravion Club de Monaco pursues the following objectives:
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Bring enthusiasts together
Unite professional and amateur enthusiasts practising the hull or float plane and the amphibious helicopter, on Monegasque territory and in the neighbouring French municipalities.
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Convene the seaplane world
Promote the exchange and organisation of events — festivals, fly-ins, fly-outs and air shows — with seaplane clubs around the world: current and modern, commemorative, ceremonial and historical groups, whether military or Civil Security, commercial or private, electric or piston-engined.
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Represent the Principality of Monaco
Represent the Principality of Monaco, participate as a Club, and involve our Monegasque members, residents and visitors in international seaplane events.
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Revive the Schneider Cup
Reinstate, after an absence of more than a century in the Principality, the events of the famous Jacques Schneider Maritime Aviation Cup of 1912–1914 — a seaplane competition born in Monaco.
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Coordinate with Monegasque authorities
Ensure exchange and coordination with the Prince’s Government — the Direction de l’Aviation Civile (DAC), the Direction des Affaires Maritimes (DAM), and the Division de Police Maritime et Aéroportuaire of the Direction de la Sûreté Publique — as well as with legal entities governed by private law: the Société d’Exploitation des Ports de Monaco (SEPM) and the Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM).
Heritage
A century of seaplane history
More than 110 years ago Monaco was the first seaplane capital of the world. In 1912 the principality hosted the world’s first hydroaeroplane competition; the following year, the Coupe d’Aviation Maritime Jacques Schneider made its debut here, and Monaco hosted the first two editions of what became one of the most celebrated aviation contests of the twentieth century.
The club’s founding declaration was published in the official Journal de Monaco in February 2020.
Membership, partnerships, enquiries.
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