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ROLEX MIDDLE SEA RACE 2021
Participate in the famous offshore Rolex Middle Sea Race in Malta! Yachts start from Valletta, and sail past Sicily and the islands of the autumn Mediterranean!
October 18 – 30, 202113 days · 7 racing days
- Start
- Valletta, Malta
- Finish
- ix-Xatt Ta' Xbiex, Ta' Xbiex, Malta
- Level
- Beginners, Experienced, Professionals
- Languages
- English, Russian
- Organizer
- 3 organizers
About the event
Held since: 1968 Frequency: 1 time per year
Participate in the famous offshore Rolex Middle Sea Race in Malta! Yachts start from Valletta, and 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.
The next day, the teams will test their readiness in the Rolex Middle Sea Coastal Race, which will help to get to know the waters and organize the work of the team. After the awards ceremony, there will be the key event - the Rolex Middle Sea Race Crew Party! A great chance to relax before the main adventure of this year. 150 yachts will sail a circle of 600 miles in 7 days, coming back at the end again to the port of Malta, where there will be the award ceremony!
Have you already chosen a team to test your strength under the scorching sun and sea spray? Join the crew that suits you in spirit! Even if you are a beginner, we will help you find a team in which you will feel comfortable and learn the basics of yachting.
Offers and pricing
3 offers, lowest price first.
One place in the team, accommodation on the yacht
€2,500per person · whole trip
- Paid separately
Shared expenses
€200per person
Refundable security deposit
€500per person
What the price covers
Additional expenses: airplane tickets, meals
One place in the team, accommodation on the yacht
€2,500per person · whole trip
- Paid separately
Shared expenses
€200per person
Refundable security deposit
€500per person
What the price covers
Cost: from 1 700 to 2 500 € The price includes: 1 place in a double cabin, skipper services, parking, registration fee, fuel, cleaning services. Additional charges: food, flight, transfer to the marina.
One place in the team, accommodation on the yacht
€4,500per person · whole trip
- Paid separately
Shared expenses
€200per person
Refundable security deposit
€500per person
What the price covers
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: - boat J99 from 19 to 30 October - 3 professional athletes (salary, tickets, accommodation from 18 to 30 October, meals in the apartment) - registration fee - insurance for participants including yachting (for the period of the races) - team support ashore
Taking part with your own boat?
Open event: skippers add their own boat and sell its places here. Staff check every offer before visitors see it.
Itinerary
The schedule will be added later
Location
The race begins in the medieval Malta and goes past 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 finish in Malta. *Regatta dates are approximate. The exact dates will be published later.
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.