Tag: yachting
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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…
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Leaders raise the tempo as 2025 Rolex Middle Sea Race intensifies
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…
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The 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race gets underway
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.…
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Rolex Middle Sea Race 2025: The Final Countdown
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…
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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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Yachting: Artie III demonstrates grit and teamwork at the 2025 Aegean 600by taking 3rd place in ORC Class 1
Malta’s offshore racing yacht Artie III delivered another outstanding performance at the 2025 Aegean 600, claiming a well-earned third place in ORC Class 1. Co-skippered by offshore veterans Lee Satariano and Christian Ripard, the team demonstrated experience, resilience, and unity in what was described as “one of the toughest offshore races right from the start.”…
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Victoria Schultheis crowned Women’s Moth Class World Champion for Malta
Victoria Schultheis, sailing for Malta and representing the Royal Malta Yacht Club, has been crowned Women’s World Champion in the Moth Class, following a stellar performance at the 2025 Moth World Championships in Malcesine, Lake Garda. This impressive victory comes just months after she began competing in the high-performance foiling dinghy, known for its speed…
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Ripard, Farrugia-Schembri Meli crews shine at RMYC Dinghy Regatta
The Royal Malta Yacht Club recently hosted a lively Dinghy Regatta featuring RS Quest dinghies from the RMYC Sailing School fleet—boats that continue to gain popularity for their user-friendly design and versatility. The event aimed to blend competition with inclusivity, attracting a mix of experienced sailors and first-time racers in a format that encouraged participation…
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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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Maltese Sailors dominate at Yachting Malta BSC Intl Regatta
The Birżebbuġa Sailing Club’s Yachting Malta BSC International Regatta drew to a close on Tuesday afternoon after four days of intense racing in varying conditions. The shifting weather kept the Race Committee vigilant, ensuring that races could proceed safely, with minimal disruption. Yachting Malta regatta a huge success Despite fluctuating conditions, the Yachting Malta BSC…