Join the crew onboard one of the world's fastest 70ft monohulls and battle it out for line honors in the Rolex Middle Sea Race.
8 nights: 17 - 25 October 2023
Training Days: 17 - 20 October 2023
Race Start: 21 October 2023
£3,495 per person
Join one of offshore yacht racing’s premier events as you race from Malta, around Sicily, and back in the thrilling Rolex Middle Sea Race.
608 nautical miles long and sailed anti-clockwise, the race begins in Marsamxett Harbour, north of the Grand Harbour, Valletta. The fleet heads North along the Eastern coasts of Sicily up towards the Straits of Messina, where Mt.Etna is visible on the fleet’s port side. Once through the Straits, the course leads north to the Aeolian Islands and the active volcano of Stromboli where the yachts turn West to the Egadi Islands. Passing between Marettimo and Favignana the crews head south towards the island of Lampedusa leaving Pantelleria to port. Finish the race in spectacular surroundings back on Malta as you pass beneath Fort St Angelo and the Saluting Battery in Valletta.
Over the course of the race, you will be given world-class coaching from a pro crew, with the opportunity to enhance your skills in every job onboard this iconic offshore racing machine. This yacht was raced as a team in the 2008/09 Volvo Ocean race, famously winning the final stage of the Round the World race in a spectacular fashion. From navigation to helming, with practice in trimming, grinding, and foredeck, you can really get stuck on this exhilarating trip.
Push your comfort zone for a truly genuine life experience as an elite ocean racer, with basic race yacht accommodation: the trade-off for an invigorating ride around the 608 nautical miles. Whether you are a novice sailor or more experienced, this trip promises to get your adrenaline pumping, as you fully immerse yourself in the world of offshore, improving your racing skills and working as a team with your new crewmates.
17th October – safety brief, deck walk, boat systems, and alongside training (hoists, sail changes, MOB recovery)
20th October – on the water training
21 – 25 October – RACE DAY
The boat is available to stay on from the 16th of October.
The Course – Coastal
Depending on the weather, the race will begin in Marsamxett Harbour, head towards the Island of Gozo, and return past Comino. The course of the above coastal race may be altered depending on weather conditions. Final instructions for the coastal race will be given during the Coastal Race Briefing.
The Course – Rolex Middle Sea
The Rolex Middle Sea Race course is 608 nautical miles long and is sailed anti-clockwise. Starting from the Grand Harbour, Valletta, beneath Fort St Angelo and the Saluting Battery in Valletta, the fleet heads North along the Eastern coasts of Sicily up towards the Straits of Messina. Mt. Etna is usually visible on the fleet’s port side, billowing ashes and lava throughout the night. Once through the Straits, the course leads North to the Aeolian Islands and the active volcano of Stromboli where the yachts turn West to the Egadi Islands.
Passing between Marettimo and Favignana the crews head South towards the island of Lampedusa leaving Pantelleria to port.
Not the package you’re looking for? We have access to many more yachts, so if none of these suit your needs or schedule, please do email [email protected] and we’ll find you a package that fits.
Garden Marina, Malta
Garden Marina, Malta
17th October – safety brief, deck walk, boat systems, and alongside training (hoists, sail changes, MOB recovery)
20th October – on the water training
21 – 25 October – RACE DAY
The boat is available to stay on from the 16th of October.
The Course – Coastal
Depending on the weather, the race will begin in Marsamxett Harbour, head towards the Island of Gozo, and return past Comino. The course of the above coastal race may be altered depending on weather conditions. Final instructions for the coastal race will be given during the Coastal Race Briefing.
The Course – Rolex Middle Sea
The Rolex Middle Sea Race course is 608 nautical miles long and is sailed anti-clockwise. Starting from the Grand Harbour, Valletta, beneath Fort St Angelo and the Saluting Battery in Valletta, the fleet heads North along the Eastern coasts of Sicily up towards the Straits of Messina. Mt. Etna is usually visible on the fleet’s port side, billowing ashes and lava throughout the night. Once through the Straits, the course leads North to the Aeolian Islands and the active volcano of Stromboli where the yachts turn West to the Egadi Islands.
Passing between Marettimo and Favignana the crews head South towards the island of Lampedusa leaving Pantelleria to port.
Not the package you’re looking for? We have access to many more yachts, so if none of these suit your needs or schedule, please do email [email protected] and we’ll find you a package that fits.
Waterproof or soft kit bag (no
hard cases with wheels)
Foul weather gear
2 complete set of dry clothes
Passport
Sleeping bag
Hat and gloves
Sun cream
Any medication you require
Seasickness pills if needed
Water bottle
Warm layers as required
Safety knife
Headtorch
Sailing boots
