2012 Rolex Middle Sea Race

A unique international agreement between Malta’s Birgu and St Tropez

As a direct result of the Mediterranean’s most spectacular classic sailing yacht race Trophee Bailli du Suffren, a historic agreement has been signed between St Tropez and Malta’s Birgu, in order to promote sustainable tourism.

Swan Mediterranean Challenge 2012 Winner Swan 80 yacht PLIS PLAY

The overall winner of the 2012 Swan Mediterranean Challenge has become the Swan 80 superyacht Plis Play. She has also competed in this year’s Rolex Swan Cup, where she took 6th place.

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: A spirit of offshore sailing

Due to the lack of wind, a bit frustrating Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012 in Malta was attended by a record-breaking 83 international teams. The overall winner of the 33rd edition has become the South African yacht Hi Fidelity.

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: The official prize giving ceremony

October 27 in Malta’s capital city Valletta saw the official prize giving ceremony of this year’s Rolex Middle Sea Race. The Medot Sailing Trophy was presented.

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: The first Maltese yacht Artie comes home

This year’s Rolex Middle Sea Race has been completed by the last year’s overall winner, Artie yacht, this morning. The total number of 9 boats are still competing. Tomorrow will see the official prizegiving.

Sailing yacht HI FIDELITY overall winner of the 2012 Rolex Middle Sea Race

Sailing yacht Hi Fidelity has been confirmed as overall winner of the Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012. Arriving at 04:18.15 CEST this morning, Eddie De Villiers’ […]

Rolex Middle Sea Race Winner Esimit Europa 2 Superyacht celebrates highly successful season

Superyacht Esimit Europa 2 has concluded the season with an amazing victory in the 33rd edition of Rolex Middle Sea Race. This splendid vessel completed this popular race in 85 hours, 33 minutes and 15 seconds.

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: Line honours for luxury yacht Esimit Europa 2

The overall winner of the 33rd edition of Rolex Middle Sea Race has become the impressive 100-foot superyacht Esimit Europa 2, followed by luxury yacht Ran 2.

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: Race leader Esimit Europa 2 superyacht expected to cross the finish line shortly after midnight

Measuring impressive 100 feet in LOA, the magnificent Esimit Europa 2 superyacht is expected to win this year’s Rolex Middle Sea Race, crossing the finish line shortly after midnight.

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: Success in sport strongly linked to proper preparation

The currently running Rolex Middle Sea Race represents a kind of offshore competition, requiring preparation and planning, as well as right tactics and strategy. The yachts participating in this popular race often face plenty of navigational challenges.

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: One of the slowest races in recent years

This year’s Rolex Middle Sea Race can be considered as one of the slowest races in recent years. Esimit Europa 2 superyacht continues to lead the fleet, followed by Ran 2 yacht and sailing yacht Stig.

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: 18 yachts now passed the Strait of Messina

The 33rd edition of Rolex Middle Sea Race is well underway, marked by very close top positions among the 100ft superyacht Esimit Europa 2, sailing yacht Ran 2, as well as luxury yacht Stig.