Author: yachtinginfo

In the early hours of today, we received information from the Blue Magic yacht that the last 120 miles to the final were pulled to a compass due to a fall in battery power. At the distance, our competitors have managed to overtake three more yachts and have finally crossed the finish line at 5:01 AM ....... (more…)

After the start of the 39th Rolex Middle Sea Race in Valletta (Malta) on the morning of October 20, 2018 at 11:00, the starting line was overtaken by 131 teams, similar to the old Maltese historical regatta, which this year celebrated its 50- the first anniversary of the 1968 edition. So everyone went into this classical offshore race of 606 nautical miles. (more…)

At lunchtime , we received information from our representatives from Blue Magic. (more…)

On yesterday, our Romanian friends from the Setsiel yacht literally ate the distance from Favignana - Pantalleria, respectively, points 4 and 5 of the regatta route. (more…)

In the early hours of the day, we received information from our representatives from the Blue Magic yacht about calm weather, good wind and normal movement towards the goal. (more…)

Since the start of the 39th Rolex Middle Sea Race in Valletta, the morning of 20 October 2018 at 11.00 (12.00 GMT), the starting line has been overcome by 131 teams, similar to the old Maltese Regatta, which this year has celebrated its 50th anniversary since its first release in 1968. So they all embarked on this classic offshore 606-mile race. (more…)

The shot fired by the cannon at the fortress over Grand Harbor, Malta, announced the start of the 39th Rolex Middle Sea Race in the morning of October 20, 2018 at 11.00 (12.00, Bulgarian time). The starting line was overcome by 131 teams, similar to the old Maltese historical regatta, which this year celebrated its 50th anniversary since the first edition in 1968. (more…)

Earlier in the day, we contacted the Blue Magic yacht,from which we understood the regatta development details.After the start of yesterday,in the late hours they were in an 8-hour windless situation,which made them to slow down.Just a minute ago, we received a message:"Hit us squall,30 knots in the gusts,we torn one spinnaker!" (more…)

The real part of the Rolex Middle Sea Race 2018 in the Valletta capital, began. A record 130 nautical yachts left the beautiful harbor sent by a large crowd of people who was excited about this holiday - the 50th anniversary of the Rolex Middle Sea Race 2018 ... Every year the lily is gilded by a fearless fleet of Corinthian and professional sailors, adventurers and warriors, all determined to cope with the challenge presented by this classic offshore race at 606nm. (more…)

Throughout the day, crews made final preparations for the 606 n.m.  offshore classics in the Mediterranean and others relaxed by visiting interesting places in Valletta. Our Bulgarian representatives from " Blue Magic " started serious preparations, including: cleaning the bottom, repairing the sails, checking the systems, checking the forecasting patterns, thinking about the offshore racing tactics, and charging things that were essential to the launch. (more…)