Author Archives: Media - Royal Malta Yacht Club

4,15am. Boat speed 2.0 knots.New watch, more dolphins but rather slow progress on board. Code 0 down, Genoa up. Caragh’s off to the galley, it’s Pot Noodle time!

The mood is high and the crew are settling into the routine of watching the numbers, sail trim, and boat speed. Continue reading →

After a frustrating start and following the fleet out the harbour we worked our way up the middle left of the first beat, there was more pressure for sure on the shore but the old girl isn’t great at holding her lane against the newbies Continue reading →

So here we are on the morning of the start of the 2014 Rolex Middle Sea Race. There is much expectation and nervous energy as the crew complete final preparations. A huge amount of preparation has gone into ensuring Geisha … Continue reading →

The crew on Swan 651 Gaetania sent these pictures from the race course.

We’re finally out of the clutches of Sicily and into the fresh south-easterly breeze. Infanta is sliding along on rails, one of the most comfortable upwind boats I’ve been on. That’s 14 tonnes of mahogany and oak for you. This … Continue reading →

Now on the final leg, Lion Logic have been in full ‘hunting’ mode overnight. Knowing there was nothing to gain following everyone else, co-skippers Tim Thubron and Jim Bennett chose to go much further South on the leg from Pantellaria … Continue reading →

It’s been a tough night beating all the way from Pantelleria to Lampedusa . We’re all in deck pushing the boat hard. Still found time to eat though and Matthew cooked up a great plate of penne with Bovril. You’ll … Continue reading →

Juno Racing Team – Rolex Middle Sea Race 2013 Campaign was shaking off those Xp’s at Favignana. Soon the results at the next gate will be known. Keep those concentration levels high and we hope you are not going for … Continue reading →