Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News Brief for Rolex Middle Sea Race

Esimit Europa 2 Yacht

Esimit Europa 2 yacht to compete in northern Europe for the first time

May 09, 2013

Superyacht Esimit Europa 2 will compete in the northern Europe for the very first time, participating in such important races as the Rolex Fastnet Race in the UK.

Grand Harbour Marina situated in the beautiful Mediterranean yacht charter location - Malta

Grand Harbour Marina providing number of events throughout the year

March 08, 2013

The beautiful Camper & Nicholsons’ Grand Harbour Marina in Malta will offer its visitors a host of events throughout the year, including the Trophee Baili de Suffren, as well as the Rolex Middle Sea Race.

Yachts at Grand Harbour Marina situated in a beautiful Mediterranean yacht charter destination - Malta

A unique international agreement between Malta’s Birgu and St Tropez

December 13, 2012

As a direct result of the Mediterranean’s most spectacular classic sailing yacht race Trophee Bailli du Suffren, a historic agreement has been signed between St Tropez and Malta’s Birgu, in order to promote sustainable tourism.

Swan Fleet racing at the Rolex Swan Cup © Nautor's Swan - Kurt Arrigo.jpg

2013-2020 ClubSwan Programme announced

December 11, 2012

ClubSwan announced its 2013 to 2020 extensive programme, offering excellent occasions for Swan owners to share their enthusiasm in breathtaking locations, while taking part in regattas, cruises or social events.

Swan 80 sailing yacht Plis Play - Photo credit: Kurt Arrigo - Rolex 2012

Swan Mediterranean Challenge 2012 Winner Swan 80 yacht PLIS PLAY

November 07, 2012

The overall winner of the 2012 Swan Mediterranean Challenge has become the Swan 80 superyacht Plis Play. She has also competed in this year’s Rolex Swan Cup, where she took 6th place.

Start of the 33rd Rolex Middle Sea Race from Saluting Battery - Photo by Rolex Kurt Arrigo

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: A spirit of offshore sailing

October 29, 2012

Due to the lack of wind, a bit frustrating Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012 in Malta was attended by a record-breaking 83 international teams. The overall winner of the 33rd edition has become the South African yacht Hi Fidelity.

Medot Sailing Trophy

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: The official prize giving ceremony

October 29, 2012

October 27 in Malta’s capital city Valletta saw the official prize giving ceremony of this year’s Rolex Middle Sea Race. The Medot Sailing Trophy was presented.

Post race dockside ambiance at the Royal Malta Yacht Club - Photo by Rolex Kurt Arrigo

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: The first Maltese yacht Artie comes home

October 26, 2012

This year’s Rolex Middle Sea Race has been completed by the last year’s overall winner, Artie yacht, this morning. The total number of 9 boats are still competing. Tomorrow will see the official prizegiving.

Sailing yacht HI FIDELITY overall winner of the 2012 Rolex Middle Sea Race  – Rolex Kurt Arrigo

Sailing yacht HI FIDELITY overall winner of the 2012 Rolex Middle Sea Race

October 26, 2012

Sailing yacht Hi Fidelity has been confirmed as overall winner of the Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012. Arriving at 04:18.15 CEST this morning, Eddie De Villiers’ Welbourne 46 onboard S/Y HI FIDELITY established a corrected time benchmark that has proved impossible for the remainder of the sailing yacth fleet to beat. Yacht Hi Fidelity arrived…

Superyacht Esimit Europa2 at the 2012 Rolex Middle Sea Race

Rolex Middle Sea Race Winner Esimit Europa 2 Superyacht celebrates highly successful season

October 24, 2012

Superyacht Esimit Europa 2 has concluded the season with an amazing victory in the 33rd edition of Rolex Middle Sea Race. This splendid vessel completed this popular race in 85 hours, 33 minutes and 15 seconds.

Superyacht Esimit Europa 2 claims line honours at the Rolex Middle Sea Race - Photo by Rolex Kurt Arrigo

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: Line honours for luxury yacht Esimit Europa 2

October 24, 2012

The overall winner of the 33rd edition of Rolex Middle Sea Race has become the impressive 100-foot superyacht Esimit Europa 2, followed by luxury yacht Ran 2.

Crew work on board superyacht Esimit Europa 2 - Photo by Rolex Kurt Arrigo

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: Race leader Esimit Europa 2 superyacht expected to cross the finish line shortly after midnight

October 23, 2012

Measuring impressive 100 feet in LOA, the magnificent Esimit Europa 2 superyacht is expected to win this year’s Rolex Middle Sea Race, crossing the finish line shortly after midnight.

Sailing yacht Ran 2, superyacht Esimit Europa 2 and Stig yacht rounding the mark at the start of the 33rd Rolex Malta Sea Race - Photo by Rolex Kurt Arrigo

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: Success in sport strongly linked to proper preparation

October 23, 2012

The currently running Rolex Middle Sea Race represents a kind of offshore competition, requiring preparation and planning, as well as right tactics and strategy. The yachts participating in this popular race often face plenty of navigational challenges.

Superyacht Esimit Europa 2 at the front of the fleet - Photo by Rolex Kurt Arrigo

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: One of the slowest races in recent years

October 22, 2012

This year’s Rolex Middle Sea Race can be considered as one of the slowest races in recent years. Esimit Europa 2 superyacht continues to lead the fleet, followed by Ran 2 yacht and sailing yacht Stig.

Luxury sailing yacht Ran 2 finds it slow going between the Strait and Stromboli - photo by Rolex Kurt Arrigo

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: 18 yachts now passed the Strait of Messina

October 21, 2012

The 33rd edition of Rolex Middle Sea Race is well underway, marked by very close top positions among the 100ft superyacht Esimit Europa 2, sailing yacht Ran 2, as well as luxury yacht Stig.

Start of the 33rd Rolex Middle Sea Race from saluting battery - photo by Rolex Kurt Arrigo

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: Grand Start for 83 Yachts

October 20, 2012

A record number of 83 yachts started this year’s Rolex Middle Sea Race today, leaving the Grand Harbour Marina in Malta. At 15:00 CEST the impressive 100-foot superyacht Esimit Europa 2 was leading.

Ambiance at the Royal Malta Yacht Club - Photo by RolexKurt Arrigo

This year’s Rolex Middle Sea Race to host a record number of yachts

October 19, 2012

Kicking off tomorrow, the 33rd edition of Rolex Middle Sea Race will host more than 80 luxury yachts. The largest as well as fastest will be the 100-foot superyacht Esimit Europa 2.

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012 to start tomorrow

October 19, 2012

Tomorrow will see the start of this year’s 33rd edition of the popular Rolex Middle Sea Race. There are expected to be blue skies and warm weather.

Royal Malta Yacht Club Crew Party

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: Royal Malta Yacht Club Crew Party

October 19, 2012

Last night saw the largest gathering ever organized at the Royal Malta Yacht Club – the Rolex Middle Sea Race Crew Party. The race will kixk off tomorrow, hosting a record number of 82 yachts.

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012 Coastal Race - Photo credit: 2012 Royal Malta Yacht Club

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: 30 yachts competed in the 16-mile Coastal Race

October 18, 2012

As part of preparation for the 2012 Rolex Middle Sea Race, kicking off this Saturday, 30 luxury yachts took part in a 16-mile Coastal Race, held yesterday. The JV72 luxury yacht Stig also participated.

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