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Sailing - Rolex Middle Sea Race: Class Winners confirmed

Friday, 29 October 2010, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

If the early miles of the Rolex Middle Sea Race were a test of patience, the latter miles were a true test of endurance. A strong mistral of up to 40+ knots helped push the fleet homeward to the finish in Malta....

Sailing - Rolex Middle Sea Race: Lucky Leading on corrected time

Wednesday, 27 October 2010, 00:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

The group of boats that arrived at the finish line in Marsamxett Harbour by yesterday afternoon spent most of the 600 miles within reach of each other, and how they made some key tactical decisions along the way would make or break their results....

Sailing – Rolex Middle Sea Race: Line Honours for Esimit Europa 2

Tuesday, 26 October 2010, 00:00 Last update: about 16 years ago Malta Independent

At 6.32.32 yesterday the Rolex Middle Sea Race committee signalled the finish and a line honours victory for Esimit Europa 2 (SLO), in Marsamxett Harbour. The 100-foot maxi’s elapsed time was 2 days, 6 hours, 52 minutes, 32 seconds....

Valletta May extend lead at the top this weekend

Saturday, 23 October 2010, 00:00 Last update: about 16 years ago Malta Independent

Current leaders Valletta could extend their one-point lead at the top of the standings this weekend as their immediate rivals, Birkirkara and Sliema are ...

Sailing - Rolex Middle Sea Race: Readying For tomorrow’s start

Friday, 22 October 2010, 00:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

The bulk of the Rolex Middle Sea Race fleet is situated in Grand Harbour, the waterfront area of Valletta, specifically in Galley Creek, the body of water that lies between Fort Saint Angelo and Fort Saint Michael...

Sailing – Rolex Middle Sea Race: At The crossroads

Thursday, 21 October 2010, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Flying into Malta it’s hard not to be struck by the landscape: the buildings all a blinding beige in the hot sun, the landscape fairly arid and dry. It’s more reminiscent of the Northern African coast, which is only 155 nautical miles west. ...

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