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Rolex Middle Sea Race 2024

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This sailing opportunity expired on 14/10/2024. You may want to take a look at our current sailing opportunities instead.

Information

Boat type

First 40.7

Financial arrangements

Shared contribution

Availability

14th - 26th October 2024

Travel expenses

Paid by crew

Location

Malta

Date posted

29/07/2024

Destination

Malta

Expiry date

14/10/2024

Qualification level required (or equivalent)

None

Reference

CS-24499-AD

Description

The Rolex Middle Sea Race is a 606 nautical mile long, anti-clockwise course originally started by a healthy dose of rivalry between members of the Royal Ocean Racing Club and the Royal Malta Yacht Club in 1968.

Though 2018 was the 50th anniversary of the race, 2024 will only be the 45th edition as the race was not run between 1983- 1996. This hasn’t stopped it from becoming more popular over the years, with 130 attending boats in 2018. Representing an international fleet from 29 countries, this was a record breaking year for the race.

Set during the autumn months, the unpredictable weather demands that each sailor brings some serious commitment and tenacity with them to the start line. Previous years have seen gentle light winds setting out, only to be ending in thunderstorms, or having massive squalls wiping out half the competition. You just never know what you’re going to get.

However, what we can promise are views of the beautiful Maltese Islands

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