Rolex Middle Sea Race

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.

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: Grand Start for 83 Yachts

A record number of 83 yachts started this year’s Rolex Middle Sea Race today, leaving the Grand Harbour Marina in Malta. At 15:00 CEST the impressive 100-foot superyacht Esimit Europa 2 was leading.

This year’s Rolex Middle Sea Race to host a record number of yachts

Kicking off tomorrow, the 33rd edition of Rolex Middle Sea Race will host more than 80 luxury yachts. The largest as well as fastest will be the 100-foot superyacht Esimit Europa 2.

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012 to start tomorrow

Tomorrow will see the start of this year’s 33rd edition of the popular Rolex Middle Sea Race. There are expected to be blue skies and warm weather.

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: Royal Malta Yacht Club Crew Party

Last night saw the largest gathering ever organized at the Royal Malta Yacht Club – the Rolex Middle Sea Race Crew Party. The race will kixk off tomorrow, hosting a record number of 82 yachts.

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: 30 yachts competed in the 16-mile Coastal Race

As part of preparation for the 2012 Rolex Middle Sea Race, kicking off this Saturday, 30 luxury yachts took part in a 16-mile Coastal Race, held yesterday. The JV72 luxury yacht Stig also participated.

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012 kicks off today with a coastal race

A coastal race kicks off at this year’s Rolex Middle Sea Race today as preparation for the official start of the race, taking place this Saturday.

33rd Rolex Middle Sea Race, October 20 – 27, 2012

Attended by 70 spectacular yachts last year, the 2012 Rolex Middle Sea Race will once again kick off on October 20, providing one week of exciting competing. Among the entries that have already confirmed their participation in this popular event belong the last year’s winner – 100ft maxi superyacht Esimit Europa 2 – as well as the 78ft Reichel/Pugh designed sailing yacht Idea and many others.