Tag: yachting
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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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Viva Malta secures Podium Finish at prestigious Loro Piana Giraglia Race
Malta’s National Offshore Sailing Team, Viva Malta, continued its strong international campaign by securing a third-place finish in the ORC O Class at the 73rd edition of the prestigious Loro Piana Giraglia Race. Competing aboard the Cookson 50, the Maltese crew produced another impressive performance against a highly competitive international fleet in one of the…
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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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Euromed International Regatta concludes in Mellieħa Bay
The 25th MAPFRE Euromed International Regatta, held in conjunction with the 3rd Europa Cup for the ILCA Class, came to a close on Sunday following four days of high-quality racing in Mellieħa Bay. The event, hosted by the Malta Young Sailors Club between 18 and 21 December, once again confirmed its status as a key…
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46th Edition of Rolex Middle Sea Race concludes in grand style
The 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race came to a fitting close with a spectacular prize-giving ceremony at the 16th-century Sacra Infermeria in Valletta—an awe-inspiring venue befitting one of the world’s most prestigious offshore yacht races. This year’s event, featuring 117 participating yachts, once again celebrated endurance, tactical skill, and the spirit of adventure that defines…
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The Rolex Middle Sea Race caters to all shapes and sizes
Each year, the Rolex Middle Sea Race attracts a wonderfully diverse fleet — from classic yachts to cutting-edge racing machines, from seasoned professionals to ambitious amateurs. This diversity, in design, crew composition, and motivation, is what makes the race so captivating. For many, the real victory lies not in winning, but in taking part, completing…
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Balthasar crowned champion of the 2025 Rolex Middle Sea Race
The Mills 72 Balthasar, skippered by Louis Balcaen, has been declared the overall winner of the 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race, after the Royal Malta Yacht Club confirmed that no other yacht still racing could better her IRC corrected time. Crossing the finish line in Marsamxett Harbour under the golden glow of Tuesday’s morning sun,…
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Middle Sea Race: Fast finishers challenge the Lampedusa lockdown
With just 15 yachts across the finish line, the 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race is still wide open. Out of 96 starters, around 85 yachts remain at sea, battling for the coveted main trophy awarded under IRC time correction. Currently, Balthasar, the Mills 72 helmed by Louis Balcaen, leads the standings after finishing early Tuesday…
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Black Jack 100 claims Monohull Line Honours at the 2025 Rolex Middle Sea Race
Remon Vos’ Black Jack 100, skippered by Tristan Le Brun, has claimed Monohull Line Honours at the 2025 Rolex Middle Sea Race, crossing the finish line in Valletta’s Grand Harbour at 05:44:07 CEST on Tuesday, 21 October. The Australian-built maxi completed the 606-nautical-mile course in an elapsed time of 2 days, 17 hours, 44 minutes,…
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Shifting Fortunes in the Rolex Middle Sea Race
The past 24 hours have tested every crew in the 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race, as light and unpredictable winds continue to dominate conditions across the course. All yachts have now cleared the Messina Strait, with the final pair — Mowgli of Portsmouth and Sao Jorge — exiting around lunchtime today. Yet, only two boats…
