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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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

The 2025 Rolex Middle Sea Race has passed the 24-hour mark, and while the conditions have been testing, competitors have been spared a repeat of last year’s brutal opening night. A low-pressure system swept across the course overnight, tracking further south and proving less severe than forecast, though crews endured heavy downpours throughout. With a…

The 46th edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race officially set sail this morning at 11:00 from the spectacular Grand Harbour in Valletta. Under bright skies and a fresh easterly breeze, 117 yachts crossed the start line in seven separate groups, each departure dramatically signalled by cannon fire from the Saluting Battery overlooking the water.…

The anticipation is at its peak for the 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race. Saturday 18 October at 1100 CEST, the cannons of the Saluting Battery overlooking Grand Harbour, Valletta will signal the start of one of the world’s most celebrated offshore races. A record fleet of 118 yachts and over 1,000 crew from 31 countries…