# Rolex Middle Sea Race competition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rolex-middle-sea-race-competition
> Updated: 2026-10-20T17:12:53.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race began with the maxi yacht Black Jack 100, skippered by Tristan Le Brun, establishing a 25-nautical-mile lead for line honours while racing along the north coast of Sicily. Despite this physical lead, the IRC 1 standings at that stage placed Mills 72 Balthasar in the top position, followed by Django 7X and Black Jack 100.

As the 606-nautical-mile race progressed toward its conclusion in Malta, Django 7X, owned by Giovanni Lombardi Stronati, secured a provisional lead in both the IRC 1 class and the overall standings on time correction. This shift occurred following a competitive duel with Mills 72 Balthasar, as Django 7X gained ground during increased wind conditions on upwind legs. Other notable results included Colombre winning the IRC 6 class and the double-handed crew category, while Daguet 5 held a provisional lead in IRC 2.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: Django 7X secures provisional overall victory in Rolex Middle Sea Race

The Wallyrocket 71 Django 7X has taken the provisional overall lead in the 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race after a fierce duel with Balthassar.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/django-7x-secures-provisional-overall-victory-in-rolex-middle-sea-race

### 2026-10-18: Black Jack 100 leads line honours in Rolex Middle Sea Race

Black Jack 100 holds a 25-nautical-mile lead for line honours in the 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race, though Balthasar leads the estimated IRC corrected-time rankings.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/black-jack-100-leads-line-honours-in-rolex-middle-sea-race

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Cite as: Rolex Middle Sea Race competition. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/rolex-middle-sea-race-competition