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Rolex Middle Sea Race 2026
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The 47th edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race was scheduled to depart concluded after a 606-nautical-mile course around Sicily. The event, which departed from Grand Harbour in Valletta, Malta, on October 17, 2026. The 606-mile offshore regatta was expected to feature 108 yachts from 26 nations, with Italy, the United Kingdom, and Malta holding the largest representations. Following the scheduled start, the race commenced with 2026, featured 107 yachts and 945 sailors representing 55 nations. The event involved Initial stages of the race were characterized by light winds and seven distinct starts under light wind conditions. starts. Early competition was noted in the IRC 6, IRC 5, and Class40 divisions, while larger yachts with vessels such as Red Ruby, Callisto, and Munjek making strong moves in IRC 6, while the Class40 division saw intense competition between Optimus Prime, Stella Nova, and Flamingo Rosso. Larger yachts, including the defending champion Balthasar, Black Jack 100, and Django 7X 7X, faced tactical challenges during the initial stages of early legs. As the course around Sicily. race concluded, several notable performances were recorded. Lee Satariano secured class honours in IRC 3 aboard Artie III, marking the first Maltese boat to finish the race. Satariano was joined by co-skipper Christian Ripard, who achieved a record 36th race participation. In the Arthur Podesta Trophy category, the Podesta siblings—Aaron, Christoph, and Maya—won aboard Elusive 2. They secured victory on IRC corrected time by six minutes following a close contest with Jonathan Gambin’s Ton Ton Laferla. Although Ton Ton Laferla crossed the finish line first, sail damage caused by winds exceeding 30 knots impacted their final standing.
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