Malta is proud to host the Rolex Middle Sea yachting race which takes place in the heart of the Mediterranean and covers one of the most beautiful courses in the world.
The offshore exciting race kicks off in the beautiful clear waters off the capital city of Valletta. Unique for a race of this length in that it starts and finishes in the same place, the 606-mile route starts in Malta’s magnificent Grand Harbour and also ends there.
This race runs by incomparable scenery and is a true challenge to skippers and crews who have to be at their very best to cope with the often unpredictable and tough conditions.
The Royal Malta Yacht Club and the Royal Ocean Racing
Club co-founded the race in 1968 and 2015 will be the
36th Edition. The event has been run annually attracting
25 -30 yachts, in recent years, the number of entries has
risen sharply to 78 boats.
Video – 2014 race