Rolex Middle Sea Race
If you are planning your holidays in Malta this autumn, then be sure to coincide your visit with this nautical spectacle, taking place on the 19th of October at the Grand Harbour in Valletta.
The race brings together the crème de la crème of the sailing world in one place to battle it out on Malta’s seas. The race was originally created as the result of sailing rivalry between two members of the Royal Ocean Racing Club and two members of the Royal Malta Yacht Club. A long course was designed to offer an adrenaline-packed race that was perfect for the windier conditions of the autumn season. From there, the race grew in size and the route including the circumnavigation of Sicily, but starting and finishing in Malta, was born. Today it is known as one of the best sailing event