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The Yachting Malta Coastal Race found its start on Wednesday morning. A total of 42 teams entered the race representing 17 countries. Royal Malta Yacht Club Pr

The Royal Malta Yacht Club launched its calendar of sailing events for 2021, which was spearheaded by the Club’s Rear Commodore (Sailing) Peter Dimech together with the input of Club Committee and regular crews who gave their feedback and shared their ideas and views. The calendar will consist of nearly 40 races which include a selection of Coastal, Offshore and Short-Handed races which will cater to the variety of sailing interests Club members’ have.  

Sean Borg’s Xpresso emerged winner of the last race hosted by the Royal Malta Yacht Club for 2020, the Medcomms Round Malta Race. Weather conditions, which were far worse than forecasted, saw only four boats finish the race. The fleet left Marsamxett Harbour in winds reaching around 27 knots, however, that changed once they reached the western coast of Malta, where they had to contend with winds reaching approximately 45 knots and three-metre-high waves. As Race Officer, Peter Dimech started ...

Ton Ton Laferla, skippered by father and son duo – Jonathan and Gerald Gambin, took the honours at the Raymarine Double Handed Figure of Eight Race which took place on Saturday, December 5. With a forecast of strong winds of approximately 20-25 knots from the south and veering to west during the day, the 13-boat fleet set off in one start at 08.05hrs, under the guidance of Rear Commodore Sailing Peter Dimech and Luca Lacitignola who were tasked with overseeing the start. The chosen courses, t...