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ROLEX MIDDLE SEA RACE 2019
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October 14 – 26, 201913 days · 7 racing days
- Start
- Valletta, Malta
- Finish
- ix-Xatt Ta' Xbiex, Ta' Xbiex, Malta
- Level
- Professionals
- Activity level
- High
- Languages
- English, Russian
- Organizer
- 4 organizers
About the event
Held since: 1968 Frequency: 1 time per year
Take part in the famous offshore Rolex Middle Sea Race in Malta! Yachts start from Valletta, sail past Sicily and the islands of the autumn Mediterranean! Enjoy the Gulf of Messina, which connects the Ionian Sea with the Strait of Tyrrhenia, after which you will see the active volcano Stromboli and the pirate island of Lampedusa. Registration of participants begins on October 14, after which a briefing will take place.
The next day, the teams will test their readiness in the Rolex Middle Sea Coastal Race, which will help to find out the waters and organize the work of the team. After the awarding ceremony, the key event will be held - the Rolex Middle Sea Race Crew Party! A great chance to meet and relax before the main adventure of this year. 150 yachts will sail a circle of 600 miles in 7 days, returning at the end again to the port of Malta, where there will be a ceremonial presentation of awards!
Have you already chosen a team to test your strength under the scorching sun and sea spray?
Offers and pricing
4 offers, lowest price first.
One place in the team
€1,900per person · whole trip
What the price covers
NOT INCLUDED: Flight and transfer Food and drink on board Marina parking Check availability if you want to live on a yacht Personal health insurance RETURN DEPOSIT: Refundable Deposit - 3000 €. The deposit is divided into the entire crew and paid to the Captain of the yacht.
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€2,500per person · whole trip
What the price covers
Ship cash is paid separately. Hotel accommodation.
One place in the team
€2,500per person · whole trip
What the price covers
Included in the price: ✓ Accommodation on a yacht for the duration of training and regatta, one place in a double cabin ✓ Services of a professional Russian-speaking captain and tactics Additional expenses: ⦿ air travel (about € 300) ⦿ fuel, water, parking at marinas, final cleaning of the yacht ~ € 200 per person ⦿ insurance deposit for a yacht (the amount of € 3,000 euros is divided by all team members and returned at the end of the regatta in the absence of damage) ⦿ travel insurance ⦿ food on a yacht and in restaurants
One place in the team
€3,750per person · whole trip
What the price covers
Price included participation in training session, regatta entry fees, food and bottled water on board, two shirts, fuel and mooring fees, pro team with skipper support, fully equipped support car. Visa, flight, accommodation are not included.
Itinerary
- Monday
Registration of participants of the 40th regatta Rolex Middle Sea Race. Over 150 yachts compete in a race of 600 kilometers!
- Tuesday
8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Coastal Race Briefing Excelsior Grand Hotel is waiting for the Coastal Race briefing team from 8:00 - 19:00. The hotel has scenic views of Marsamxett Harbor and Manoel Island! The place is located near Valletta - the capital of Malta, which is a UNESCO heritage.
- Wednesday
10:00 Rolex Middle Sea Coastal Race Participants will familiarize themselves with the waters at a coastal race that will take place around Malta, Gozo, Comino or Fifla. The sea of these small islands of the Maltese archipelago has an incredibly rich turquoise color! At 19:30, the Rolex Middle Sea Coastal Race Award Ceremony will be held, where you will warm up your emotions before the main event! Participants will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the local waters. The race takes place along one of four routes around Malta, Gozo, Comino or Fifla. 19:30 - award ceremony.
- Thursday
20:00 - Rolex Middle Sea Race Crew Party The famous party on the eve of the start! Chat with other racers, listen to live music and just enjoy life! After all, after the Rolex Middle Sea Race Crew Party, you will have to work hard and run around the deck!
- Friday
11: 00-12: 00 - Question and Answer Session Rolex Middle Sea Race At this meeting, you can personally shake hands with the legends of Rolex Middle Sea Race and ask questions along with journalists and other crew members and the Club. The session will be held at the Royal Malta Yacht Club, which is located near the center, where you can buy what you need on the way. 18:00 - 19:00 - Rolex Briefing on the Mediterranean Sea. Excelsior Grand Hotel will host a briefing for skippers and a weather forecast summary. After that, you can discuss the remaining details at a short reception, after which do not forget to get a good night's sleep before the tests!
11:00 - Rolex Middle Sea Race - the beginning of the race. The regatta starts in the harbor of Malta, guests can watch from the height of Valletta Fortress. The noise of guns will inform about the ceremonial departure of 150 yachts!
- Saturday
Rolex Middle Sea Race - the end of the race. At 10:30, the Rolex Middle Sea Race Award Ceremony will take place. The ancient halls of the 16th century building, where the event will be held from 15:00 to 20:00, emphasize the solemnity of the end of the competition, 600 miles long!
Location
The race begins with medieval Malta and passes by Italy's largest island ─ Sicily. Through the Strait of Messina you will reach the islands of Stromboli, Pantelleria and Lampedusa, after which the regatta will end again in Malta.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, of course. There will be an experienced skipper and team members on the yacht. They will give you a role and teach you everything you need to know to be a useful team member and feel comfortable.
Yes, all team members will definitely try themselves in different roles to better understand each other. Standing at the helm is an integral part of training for beginners as well as setting sails, and helping the team during moorings.
As a rule, participants in the regatta live on the yacht. The boat has everything you need for a comfortable stay: nice beds, a kitchen, a shower with toilet. If you do not want to live on a yacht, then you can arrange to stay at the hotel onshore.
The crew decides altogether what kind of food they prefer to eat and makes necessary purchases. Simple dishes can be cooked, usually taking turns. Some regattas offer daily meals and intensive evening program for all crews.
We can make an invitation for a visa, but you need to apply for a visa by yourself.
Most people tolerate some seasickness easily. If you feel that you are starting to feel sick, it is best to get at the steering wheel or tune the sails. Get yourself busy, show your body that you don’t have time to get sick, you have to fight for victory in the race. There are also many quite effective medicines from sickness. If you start taking them in advance, then the probability of seasickness is almost zero.
Before each trip, we organize an online meeting where participants get to know each other and the captain. The captain will answer all your questions. The crew will have a group chat so you can get to know each other before the start of the regatta. Then you will meet in the marina.
The main rule is to dress comfortably and according to the weather.
Clothing:
- windbreaker and pants or shorts;
- shirt/jacket with UV protection (thermal underwear and fleece);
- adjustable hat/cap;
- gloves.
We recommend to purchase a long-sleeved jacket with UV protection in order to protect yourself from the sun and strong wind.
Yachting shoes should be:
- light, with non-slip white outsole;
- with the fixed heel;
- with a tightly closed nose.
During the sailing without shoes, you can fall or injure your fingers and feet on the deck. There are many protruding parts on the boat that are easy to catch. Unfortunately, even experienced sailors are not protected from unpleasant injuries when they ignore this simple rule.