Will it be an Elusive win at the Rolex Middle Sea Race?
October 25, 2019
Back to backs?
Last night I was on the dock for the arrival of the JPK1180 CourrierReccomande, who finished first on IRC Overall and in Division 5 and looked unlikely to be beaten apart from a potential redress hearing.Here is my chat with the skipper…
Rambler 88 take the gun - will they take the double?!
October 22, 2019
While they finished 160 nautical miles in front of the next boat, the team were well behind their own record time set in 2007 when they took both line honours and IRC of 1 day 13 hours 55 minutes and 3 seconds.
Live line honours finish – Rambler 88
Nic…
Rolex Middle Sea - In the hot seat!
October 22, 2019
BeWild the Swan42 continues to lead on IRC, Rambler 88 has moved up to second as they head into their last 200 miles with pace, and Sunrise Racing Team, the JPK 1180, the same design as last year’s winner, and the boat I delivered to Malta have moved up to…
First 24 hours of the Rolex Middle Sea - Strait Up!
October 21, 2019
Rolex Middle Sea Race 2019 – Day 1
The Swan 42 out of Italy owned by Renzo Grotessi currently leads overall on IRC, followed by the French IRC52 Arobasa2 and the Cookson 50 Kuka 3. More in my update recapping the start, and following the boats through the…
Over 40 boats started the Rolex Middle Sea Coastal Race today to stretch their “sea legs” ahead of the official race start on Saturday. With a northerly breeze, the Race Committee sent the fleet on the “Round Comino” course, heading out of Marsamxett…