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2020 | RMSR Day 5 : Ben Estates Comanche Raider III

Marettimo as seen from Ben Estates Comanche Raider III

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2020 | RMSR Day 5 : Ben Estates Comanche Raider III

From Opis to keelboats… Matthew Micallef and Craig Farrugia Vella, who have been sailing together for the last 12 years, this year raced on   Ben Estates Comanche Raider III.

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2020 | RMSR Day 5 – I Love Poland

The Epitome of Sportsmanship. I Love Poland (Monohull Line Honours Winners) give a warm welcome to close rivals E1 as they cross the finish line. Photo Credit: Robert Hajduk/ I Love Poland

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2020 | RMSR Day 5 – Chestress

Life on j-109 Chestress, while chasing the fleet, throughout the Rolex Middle Sea Race

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Benemedo Sailing Team

We are close to island Lampedusa, wind around 8 knots. We are looking forward to Malta 🙂 Benemedo Sailing Team

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Seawolf

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Jivaro

A new crewmember has joined Jivaro as we approached Lampedusa. After a few nautical miles and some well deserved rest, he flew away ahead of us, leading the way to the last landmark before the final run towards the Maltese … Continue reading

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Dorade

As forecast, a strong Low with accompanying severe weather has developed over the race track today. Winds of 35-45 knots and extremely rough seas are expected today, and are forecast to last thru Friday. While gut-wrenching, the decision to withdraw … Continue reading

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S.Y ‘EH01’ Global Yacht Racing

21st October 12.30pm Well its certainly been an emotional 24 hrs racing in the Middle Sea Race 2015. Tuesday brought with it another day of light winds and sunshine, and again a struggle with progress in the right direction. Averaging … Continue reading

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Jivaro

As we are about to clock 4 full days of race, we feel at last alive again ! Maybe we will regret it tomorrow when the gale force winds are due to hit us but for the time being we … Continue reading

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