Tag: Royal Malta Yacht Club
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Viva Malta Clinches Podium Finish at Palermo–Monte Carlo Race in dramatic offshore contest
Sailing under the Maltese flag, the crew of Viva Malta has returned from the Palermo–Monte Carlo offshore race with a second-place finish in ORC Class 1 and third place overall in ORC following a dramatic and demanding contest. The race, covering approximately 500 nautical miles from Palermo across the Tyrrhenian Sea and along the French…
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Jubatus takes double honours at the 66th Turkish Airlines Malta to Syracuse Race
Royal Malta Yacht Club (RMYC) boats have swept the top prizes at the 66th edition of the iconic Turkish Airlines Malta to Syracuse Race. One of the largest fleets in recent years—featuring 32 boats, including a strong contingent of 10 Maltese entries—took on the classic 80-nautical-mile offshore course. Co-hosted annually by the RMYC and the…
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Strong fleet set for 66th Turkish Airlines Malta–Syracuse race
A fleet of 32 yachts, including 10 Maltese entries, will line up for the 66th edition of the Turkish Airlines Malta–Syracuse Race on Saturday, making it one of the largest turnouts for the prestigious offshore event in recent years. The 80-nautical-mile race will start from Marsamxett Harbour before taking competitors across the Mediterranean to Syracuse,…
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Royal Malta Yacht Club to host start of the 66th Malta–Syracuse Race
The Royal Malta Yacht Club is preparing to host the start of the 66th edition of the prestigious Malta–Syracuse Race, one of the oldest offshore yacht races in the Mediterranean. Scheduled to begin on Saturday, 12 July, the 80-nautical-mile race has been a cornerstone of offshore sailing since it was conceived in 1952 by legendary…
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Jubatus claims overall honours at Dock Shop Marzamemi Weekend
The Royal Malta Yacht Club has successfully concluded another edition of the Dock Shop Marzamemi Weekend, its popular offshore passage race to the Sicilian fishing village of Marzamemi and back. A competitive fleet of IRC and RMYC Club Class yachts took part in the event, with several newcomers making their debut in the Club Class…
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Jubatus claims victory in testing Thomas Smith triple-handed night race
A strong north-easterly breeze, building winds, and increasingly rough seas produced what competitors later described as “epic conditions” during this year’s Thomas Smith Triple-Handed Night Race, organised by the Royal Malta Yacht Club. The fleet faced a demanding overnight challenge, with conditions proving far tougher than anticipated from start to finish. From the outset, crews…
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Paymix Pro Ragusa Regatta set to attract strong and varied fleet
Excitement is building ahead of the upcoming Paymix Pro Ragusa Regatta, organised by the Royal Malta Yacht Club and scheduled to take place between May 1 and 3, as crews make their final preparations for one of the highlights of the club’s sailing calendar. This year’s fleet is already taking shape, featuring an appealing mix…
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Challenging conditions and fresh faces mark successful return of Marzamemi Regatta
The Royal Malta Yacht Club’s annual Marzamemi Regatta made a welcome return earlier this month, delivering a weekend of racing that tested crews on patience, perseverance, and tactical decision-making. The opening leg from Malta to Marzamemi was marked by light and unpredictable winds, forcing crews into frequent sail changes and on-the-spot strategy calls. Several boats…
