Tag: sailing
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2026 RMYC Winter Series powered by Beneteau ends in dramatic fashion
The 2026 RMYC Winter Series powered by Beneteau came to an exciting close on Saturday afternoon, with the fifth and final race of the competition contested around the Munxar Cardinal Mark. With the discard score coming into effect for the final standings, several positions remained undecided heading into the concluding race, setting up a thrilling…
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Malta National Offshore Sailing Team Claims Historic Treble on International Debut in 540-Nautical-Mile Classic
Malta’s National Offshore Sailing Team made a sensational start to its international campaign after Viva Malta claimed overall victory at the prestigious Roma Per Tutti offshore race, securing Line Honours as well as IRC and ORC overall titles. Competing aboard the Cookson 50 Viva Malta, the Maltese team triumphed in the 540-nautical-mile classic, which started…
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Yachting Malta Race Week showcases sailing diversity
The Royal Malta Yacht Club successfully hosted the Yachting Malta Race Week, a varied programme of competitions that highlighted the breadth of the sport in Malta. The event featured offshore, coastal, dinghy and women’s sailing races, attracting strong participation and enthusiasm from the local sailing community. Offshore Success to Licata The offshore challenge to Licata…
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Team BOOST Stella Maris Malta crowned SB20 European Female Champions
Malta has celebrated a historic triumph at the SB20 European Championships in Ostend, Belgium, as Team BOOST Stella Maris were crowned European Female Champions. Representing the Royal Malta Yacht Club and the SB20 Malta Association, skipper Gabriella Mifsud led teammates Anna Basalkina, Mattea Ciantar, and Emilie Gregory to an outstanding performance across thirteen fiercely contested…
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Artie III returns to Aegean 600 for second consecutive year
Following a memorable debut in last year’s edition, Maltese yacht Artie III is preparing for a second campaign in the prestigious Aegean 600 offshore race. The race is set to start at 1400hrs on 6 July from Sounio, Athens, and is known for its demanding 605-nautical mile non-stop course across the Aegean Sea. Co-skippered by…
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Positive Results for Malta at sailing championships
The final day of the Mapfre Euromed International Sailing Championships and EurILCA Europa Cup brought great results for local sailors. These events were hosted by the Malta Young Sailors Club and delivered an exciting end to the four day championships. Despite tricky conditions, the weather offered excellent sailing conditions that challenged and rewarded competitors across…
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Strong Field for 24th Euromed Mapfre Int. Sailing Championship
The 24th Euromed Mapfre International Championship, organized by the Malta Young Sailors Club (MYSC), is poised to welcome a record-breaking 170 sailors from 27 countries for an exciting four-day regatta, running from December 19 to 22. This prestigious event, a highlight on the youth sailing calendar, will feature the Optimist Class Championships and, for the…
