Originally stemming from a rivalry between two friends who were members of the Royal Malta Yacht Club, Paul and John Ripard, and British sailor residing in Malta, Jimmy White, the Rolex Middle Sea Race has grown tremendously since the first edition in 1968. Since then, Maltese yachts have won on nine occasions, most recently in 2020 and 2021, when the Podesta siblings secured back-to-back wins with Elusive II.
Georges Bonello DuPuis, Race Director, shared that, “The Rolex Middle Sea Race is where passion meets the power of the sea, and every wave carries the spirit of adventure. An extraordinary adventure, where crews from all over the world test their mettle against the Mediterranean’s unpredictability and volatile nature. The Royal Malta Yacht Club takes immense pride in welcoming crews from all corners of the globe. Our race isn’t just about competition; it’s a celebration of unity on the world’s most magnificent stage—the Mediterranean Sea. With sailors hailing from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences, this event transcends borders, fostering international friendship and camaraderie.”
2023 Rolex Middle Sea Race Facts
The largest yacht registered is the Spirit of Malouen X at approx. 106 ft., while the smallest yacht is Aether at approx. 30 ft. The most entries are from Italy, represented with 23 entries. Newcomer Pyewacket 70 from the United States, was first made famous in the yachting world through the series of boats owned by the avid ocean racer Roy E. Disney, a nephew of Walt Disney. Roy P. Disney, is a hugely experienced offshore racer in his own right and continues the Pyewacket legacy with this latest iteration.
The race will start on Saturday, October 21, 2o23 in Valletta’s Grand Harbour.
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