The Yachting Malta Coastal Race took place in superb conditions today, 19 October. A building breeze and warm sunshine providing a perfect opportunity to get race ready for the forthcoming Rolex Middle Sea Race, which starts on Saturday, 21 October.
After IRC time correction the overall winner by just 53 seconds was Giovanni Di Vincenzo’s Ker 46 Lisa R from Italy competing in IRC 3. Second overall and winner of IRC 2 was Francois Bopp’s Swiss Farr 52 Chocolate 3, which in turn was a mere five seconds ahead of the United States entry, Warrior Won. Class winners include Valentin Oeru’s Swan 42 Lion’s Story from Romania (IRC 4), Jonathan Gambin’s Maltese Dufour 44 Ton Ton Laferla (IRC 5), and Andrew Agius Delicata’s Reflex 38 Vivace also from Malta (IRC 6).
Chris Sheehan’s PAC52 Warrior Won took line honours, completing the 29 mile course in an elapsed time of 3 hours 24 minutes and 41 seconds.
The 44th edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race starts from Grand Harbour, Valletta on Saturday, 21 October. Live Coverage begins at 1030 CEST, with English commentary streamed on Facebook and YouTube and supported by Yachting Malta. Maltese language commentary will be broadcast on TVM.
Yachting Malta Coastal Race prizes will be awarded during the final prizegiving on Saturday, 28 October.
