Monthly Archives: October 2015

Rambler

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Media Centre Royal Malta Yacht Club

#rmsr Iconic landmark Stromboli seen in the distance as Rambler rounds in 10 knots of breeze. We expect several hours of downwind VMG sailing under our A3. The miles are passing easily now, next stop Trapani. Rambler

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Unica

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Media Centre Royal Malta Yacht Club

The sea from high above!

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Team Cascais / Giulietta Marina de Cascais

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Media Centre Royal Malta Yacht Club

Oh look it’s a seal! No wind!  so Tiago Jesus  goes swimming the rest just sit and watch!

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Unica

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Media Centre Royal Malta Yacht Club

Feeding time at the zoo! Unica crew having lunch in the sun, team all in good spirits tucking into some spare ribs!

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Unica

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Media Centre Royal Malta Yacht Club

Team Unica taking part in their third Rolex Middle Sea Race, footage taken just after the start of the race, where a very light breeze was encountered Click on the below link to watch video Team Unica

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Rambler

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Media Centre Royal Malta Yacht Club

This morning Bravo watch woke up to glassy seas which allowed us to get some sleep.  Even in light air it can be pretty noisy downstairs.  Sails furling in and out require big winches to do there jobs and the … Continue reading →

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Dorade

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Media Centre Royal Malta Yacht Club

Dorade – The sun has just set on day one of the Rolex Middle Sea Race, and we are all happy to be out here on the water again. The boat is still moving along, although only at three knots. … Continue reading →

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Rambler

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Media Centre Royal Malta Yacht Club

Click on the link below to see Mark Newbrook’s short video clip of Rambler on it’s way to Capo Passero. Rambler on it’s way to Capo Passero

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Tala Light

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Media Centre Royal Malta Yacht Club

Soggy goggles and dripping head torch Swan 45, Tala Light airs meaning tactical headaches. Wind shifts of 50 degrees in 3-7 seconds! But still trucking along. Lots of ideas and calls for sail changes only to wait for the 5 … Continue reading →

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S.Y ‘EH01’ – Global Yacht Racing

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Media Centre Royal Malta Yacht Club

EH01– 17th October 7pm And we are off…. the start of the Middle Sea Race and what looks like a challenging light wind start, with about 2-3 knots of wind as we get the announcement of an AP.  Race start … Continue reading →

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