Valletta, Malta – 03 March 2025 – The Royal Malta Yacht Club (RMYC) is delighted to announce the publication of the Notice of Race for the 46th edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race. Scheduled to commence on Saturday, 18 October 2025, this iconic 606-nautical-mile offshore race is now officially open for entries.
Renowned for its challenging and picturesque course, the Rolex Middle Sea Race offers sailors a unique opportunity to navigate a circular route that starts and finishes in Malta, encompassing a near-complete circumnavigation of Sicily. Participants will enjoy a diverse range of sailing conditions and breathtaking scenery, including active volcanoes, narrow straits, and open sea passages.
Starting from Valletta’s incomparable and historic Grand Harbour, the course takes competitors north to the Strait of Messina, providing views of Mount Etna, around the volcanic island of Stromboli, west along Sicily’s northern coast, before diving south past the islands of Pantelleria and Lampedusa, and the return to the Maltese archipelago. This route not only tests sailing prowess, but also offers a visual feast of the Mediterranean’s natural beauty.
Beyond the longstanding and welcome support of title partner Rolex, the RMYC also relies upon partnerships with Yachting Malta, the Malta Tourism Authority, Transport Malta and the Armed Forces of Malta.
The Notice of Race and the online entry system are now accessible through the online Official Notice Board. Competitors are encouraged to submit their applications promptly to secure their place and preferred berthing. The RMYC looks forward to welcoming the fleet to Malta in October 2025, continuing the proud tradition of this extraordinary race.
For more information and to register, please visit the official Rolex Middle Sea Race website: https://www.rolexmiddlesearace.com/
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