The ancient fortress city of Valletta, the former 16th century “Sacra Infermeria” of the Order of St John of Jerusalem, was host to the prize giving and close to 800 guests for the 31st edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race.
The 31st Rolex Middle Sea Race 2010 starts from Grand Harbour on October 23rd with 25 yachts having confirmed their entry, so far. The largest yacht to race is the 30.5 metre (100 foot) racing maxi Esimit Europa 2 (EUR), formerly Alfa Romeo II.