As has become tradition, Edwards, Lowell Ltd celebrated the start of the Rolex Middle Sea Race will a fabulous party held on the Valletta Breakwater Bridge. Bedecked by glorious sunshine, guests were treated to an exclusive nautical-themed party that celebrated the passion for the sea that this event has come to embody. The nautical twist weaved through everything on the day - from the beautiful fresh lemonade stand, to the blue-and-white striped decorations. Even the entertainment was seafaring, with a lively performance by the well-known Tikka Banda playing popular and upbeat naval numbers.  As always, though, the highlight was the start of the competition, when the Rolex Middle Sea Race's hundreds of participants swanned through the Grand Harbour and past the Breakwater, to make their way out to the open sea.  The Rolex Middle Sea Race is currently on-going, with the participants expected back in the coming days.