Rolex Middle Sea Race

VALLETTA, MALTA

October 20 - 27, 2012

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The Rolex Middle Sea Race takes place in the heart of the Mediterranean and covers one of the most beautiful courses in the world. Unique in that it starts and finishes in Malta, the 606-nautical mile route includes the deep azure waters of Sicily and the Strait of Messina, the islands of Pantelleria and Lampedusa, and even features Stromboli's active volcano as a course mark.

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Relive the 33rd Rolex Middle Sea Race

Music montage as a record-breaking fleet of 83 international yachts tackled the 606-nautical mile course

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TRUE GRIT, TRUE SPIRIT

October 29, 2012
The 2012 Rolex Middle Sea Race captured a certain spirit of offshore sailing. A race characterized by a frustrating search for a fickle...

ENDURANCE SAILING

October 26, 2012
The pontoons have rapidly filled at the Royal Malta Yacht Club throughout the past two days. With the line honours winner of the 2012...

HI FIDELITY STORMS TO VICTORY

October 25, 2012
South African entry Hi Fidelity has been confirmed as overall winner of the 2012 Rolex Middle Sea Race. Arriving at 04:18.15 CEST this...

LINE HONOURS DECIDED

October 24, 2012
Esimit Europa 2 (SLO) has claimed line honours at the 2012 Rolex Middle Sea Race. The 30.48m/100-ft Maxi crossed the finish line in...

LEADERS HEAD HOME

October 23, 2012
Race leader Esimit Europa 2 (SLO) is expected to cross the finish line in Malta shortly after midnight having established an...

THERE IS NO SHORT CUT TO ACHIEVEMENT

October 23, 2012
Offshore racing is highly competitive, mentally and physically testing, and, regularly unpredictable. Confronting long days at sea and...

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Rolex Website

www.rolex.com

Royal Malta Yacht Club

www.rmyc.org

Event Website

www.rolexmiddlesearace.com

Press Pack

The Crown In Sailing

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Eddie De Villiers, owner HI FIDELITY (RSA), on their overall win

Luca Ceccolini

Mark Sadler, co-skipper HI FIDELITY (RSA), on their overall win

Luca Ceccolini

Michael Joubert, co-skipper HI FIDELITY (RSA), on their overall win

Susan Maffei

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