The battle for victory among the multicasks was dramatic. The unusually slow pace did not prevent the emotion from remaining until the very line of arrival. The Italian MOD70 Mana stopped the crone at 00: 32 in the morning of Wednesday, scoring a discreet time of 61 hours, 32 minutes and 38 seconds, but only 54 seconds ahead of his French twin Zoulou. A minimum income after 606 nautical miles (1,122 km) showing the intensity of the duel starring the two powerful ocean trimarans

The 100-foot Maxi Leopard 3 has won the 43rd Rolex Middle Sea Race in a single-hull category. This is the second title for the ship patronized by Chris Sherlock, which was on board with the Spanish Guillermo Altadill and Antonio 'Ñeti' Cuervas- Mons. Among the multicascos, the first to cross Malta's finish line was the MOD70 Mana.

In contrast to the fast edition 2021 that was closed with two records in monocasco and multicasco categories, the 43rd Rolex Middle Sea Race today erected the winners in real time with some discreet records that testify to the light breeze conditions that accompanied the fleet around Sicily. The first monocasco to complete the tour was the 100-foot maxi (30.48 meters) Leopard 3, patrolled by Chris Sherlock and with the Spanish Guillermo Altadill and Antonio 'Ñeti' Cuervas- Mons on board.

The Farr design crossed the line of arrival in La Valeta at 10: 54h on Tuesday, October 25, after 70 hours 34 minutes 8 seconds confirming its second real victory after that obtained in 2009. His time remained about 30 hours from the record set by Comanche last year, giving an idea of the frustrating pace of this edition. Second finished the Italian Wally 93 Bullit, 56 minutes after starring in an intense match-race with the winner since the departure last Saturday.

First held in 1968, the Rolex Middle Sea Race is organized by the Royal Malta Yacht Club and has been sponsored by Rolex since 2002.

2022-10-25: The Rolex Middle Sea Race begins in Malta, with 118 ships and little wind

The bastions of La Valeta were again on stage for the always impressive show of the Rolex Middle Sea Race exit

The 43 Rolex Middle Sea Race is already under way... the 118 ships from 24 countries that make up the fleet of this edition left the Grand Harbour of La Valeta in slow motion as a preview of what seems to be waiting for them on the legendary 606 nautical miles tour around Sicily.

The Salutting Battery cannons marked the moment when the 118 participating ships were to start their Sicilian circumnavigation including the passage of two active volcanoes and a number of islands and islets.

The weather part announced very soft breezes for the beginning of this forty-third edition, but the seven exits in which the fleet was distributed were able to take place without problems, and with the sun fall of this first day the entire fleet was on its way to Capopassero, in the southeast end of Sicily, the first forced passage point for the ships.

The forecast makes it unlikely that the records of multicasques and monocasques established last year will be threatened. On this occasion, an exciting tactical competition is expected that will test the patience and preparation of the crews, their ability to work as a team and their ability to navigate.

First held in 1968, the Rolex Middle Sea Race is organized by the Royal Malta Yacht Club and has been supported by Rolex as a lead sponsor since 2002.

2022-10-12: 130 yachts from 22 countries in the legendary Rolex Middle Sea Race

Its departure is considered one of the most recognizable in the world, with the fleet aligned in the impressive natural amphitheater of Grand Harbour, at the foot of the historic bastions of La Valeta, before starting the tour to the son of the Salutting Battery cannons

The prestige of the Rolex Middle Sea Race has continued to increase since it was first held in 1968... its journey around Sicily goes through waters that were the stage of Greek mythology and includes the active volcano Estromboli as a beacon.

The forty-third edition of this classic ocean race calendar begins in Malta on Saturday, October 22, and will have an international fleet of about 130 ships from 23 countries... organized by the legendary Royal Malta Yacht Club.

The appeal of the Rolex Middle Sea Race is indisputable. Its 606 nautical miles tour is considered the most beautiful and one of the most challenging in the world. Active volcanoes, inhospite islands and legend-impregnated seas are only some of the most outstanding aspects. In each line, wind and sea conditions can change dramatically